Dan Fleser: Vols' Defense Comes Up Heroic In Orange Bowl – The Chattanoogan

Dan Fleser After playing a regrettable part in getting Tennessee into the Orange Bowl, the Vols’ defense was heroic in helping get UT through to a 31-14 victory over Clemson Friday night in Miami Gardens, Fla. “Our defense just stood our ground,” end Byron Young said. Did it ever. Seven times in the first half, …

Ables, Michael Scott – The Chattanoogan

Michael Scott Ables, 59, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on December 20, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1963. Scott was a member of Wauhatchie United Methodist Church and a 1983 graduate of Lookout Valley High School. He was a passionate fisherman and also enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, …

Lajas, Damaris (Cleveland) – The Chattanoogan

Damaris Lajas Damaris Lajas, 60, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 in a Chattanooga hospital. Damaris was born in Miami, Fl. and she was preceded in death by her father, Emiliano Gonzalez. Damaris worked as a court translator for 15 years, serving numerous counties. She loved her dogs, “Coco” and …

Missing Teenager Is Found – The Chattanoogan

Azyona Douglas Chattanooga Police said Monday afternoon that missing teenager, Azyona Douglas, 13, had been found. On Saturday, around 1:52 a.m., she left out of the side window while her grandfather was asleep and took his 2016 Maroon Hyundai Sonata bearing TN tag 742BGFT.

Trotter, James Ladimore, Jr. – The Chattanoogan

James Trotter James Ladimore Trotter, Jr. of Chattanooga graduated to heaven on Saturday, October 22, 2022. James’ love for the Lord kept him active as the chaplain at Catoosa County Jail. As one of the founders of Anchored in the Rock Ministries, he was often seen flying by on his Harley racing to his preaching …

Shropshire, Latorya Denise – The Chattanoogan

Latorya Denise Shropshire Latorya Denise Shropshire, 40, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, peacefully transitioned on Saturday December 24, 2022. She was born in Chattanooga, and graduated from Brainerd High School 2000. She worked for many years as a CNA. She loved frying fish and she was the best. She was preceded in death by her brother, LaDarrius …

McMichael, Vivian Vernet Miller (Tunnel Hill) – The Chattanoogan

Vivian Vernet Miller McMichael Vivian Vernet Miller McMichael, age 100, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, formally of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Sugar Valley, Ga. to her late parents Edgar and Vida Miller. She attended Emery Street School in her early years. Her employment history includes long …

Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of 22-Year-Old Chattanooga … – The Chattanoogan

Jasmine Pace The boyfriend of a missing 22-year-old Chattanooga woman has been charged with her murder. Jason Chen, who is also 22, was arrested in his hometown of Nolensville, Tn., after Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace had been missing for over a week. He was brought to Hamilton County from Williamson County on Wednesday night to face …

Horne, Chrystal Yvonne Cross – The Chattanoogan

Chrystal Horne Chrystal Yvonne Cross Horne, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, peacefully at her residence. She was a 1968 graduate of Howard High School. She received her degree in accounting from Alabama A&M. Chrystal was a member of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her …

Wildman, Katie Jo Eggebrecht – The Chattanoogan

Katie Wildman Katie Jo Eggebrecht Wildman, 37, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, and friend. She passed away from a rare form of cancer called phyllodes tumors after a four year battle. She was born on August 20, 1985, …