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Robinson, Charlie (Athens)

Athens, TN – Charlie Robinson, age 88, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Etowah, Tennessee, to the late Charles P. (Sr.) and Nina Robinson on March 5, 1935. After graduating from Etowah High School, Charlie attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he graduated ... more

Fuller, Tommy Lee (Graysville)

Tommy Lee Fuller passed from this life holding his wife's hand and into the arms of his Lord December 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Clarice Fuller; and his brothers, Lavoy Fuller, Jake Fuller and Jimmy Fuller. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Dillard Fuller; a son, Howard Fuller of Graysville; ... more

Hoodenpyl, George (Calhoun)

George Randall Hoodenpyl, age 90, died at home on December 5, 2023 with his wife Linda by his side. Randall was a native of the Lone Oak Community. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born at home on the Hoodenpyl farm on December 10, 1932, to Henry Early and Loie Powell Hoodenpyl. Randall graduated from Central High School in Chattanooga ... more

Barker, Rena Mae Johnson (Dunlap)

Rena Mae Johnson Barker, age 83 of Dunlap TN passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at NHC Sequatchie. She was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. She loved her husband, kids and grandkids with all of her heart. She enjoyed singing, cooking--especially desserts and family gatherings where she loved to tell jokes and make everyone laugh. ... more

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Abernathy, Hugh Kermit (LaFayette)

Arnwine, Arminda Jewell (Calhoun)

Bartholomew, Marshall Edwin (Rocky Face)

Bennett, Alma Jane Bandy (Calhoun)

Buchanan, Bentley Olivia (South Pittsburg)

Day, Joseph John Jr. (Ooltewah)

Drew, James Ardell (Rossville)

Dunn, Gary Alvin "Pewter" (Evensville)

Elrod, Charlene Anna Montgomery (LaFayette)

Evans, Shirley Shipley (Athens)

Franklin, Charles Jack (Crandall)

Griffin, Benjamin Brooks (Dalton)

Harmon, William "Billy" (Cleveland)

Hill, Annie Mae (Chattanooga)

Holmes, Curlee Sarah Womble (LaFayette)

Jackson, Charles Douglas (Athens)

Joann Irene "Williams" Peterson (Spring City)

Kenemore, Malissie Ann (Wildwood)

Kowanetz, Edward "Skip" (Ten Mile

Lynn, Charles William (Ten Mile)

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Mays, Stephanie (Calhoun)

12/7/2023

Mrs. Stephanie Mays, age 61, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born January 19, 1962. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia more

Bartholomew, Marshall Edwin (Rocky Face)

12/7/2023

Tommie, Bobbie Jean (Calhoun)

12/7/2023

Malchesky, Deborah (Dalton)

12/7/2023

Taylor, Ester Imogene Jones (Ten Mile)

12/7/2023

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City Council Meetings Should Be At A Set Time

12/6/2023

After attending a few City Council meetings I would like to commend our council on their decorum and desire to improve our city. Some things that I noticed surrounding the weekly meetings are how difficult it is to gauge when the actual public rebuttal portion begins. These meetings should be at a set time every week, not randomly occurring when agendas and breaks happen to allow for it. After-all, this portion of the meetings are for the citizens, not for the council members. Please ... more

Jerry Summers: Go Greyhound Via Wildwood

12/6/2023

Smart Development In Soddy Daisy

12/6/2023

Keep Our Seniors Safe

12/6/2023

Frazier Avenue Redesign Sends Mixed Messages

12/6/2023

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Struggling Lady Vols Lose To Middle Tennessee By 11

12/7/2023

Junior Karoline Striplin poured in a career-high 29 points in her home state, but it wasn't enough to overcome a sharp-shooting Middle Tennessee squad that went 12 of 24 from behind the arc Wednesday night in toppling the Lady Vols inside Propst Arena at Von Braun Center, 73-62. Striplin was the high scorer for Tennessee (4-5), and fifth-year senior Jasmine Powell and senior Destinee Wells were also top contributors with nine and eight points, respectively. Middle Tennessee (7-3) ... more