McKinney, Thelma “Billie” Elizabeth – The Chattanoogan

Thelma “Billie” Elizabeth McKinney Thelma “Billie” Elizabeth McKinney, 92, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, AL. Billie was born to the late John and Georgia Chadwick Troxtel on Oct. 23, 1930, in …

Lancaster, Elizabeth “Gail” Owen – The Chattanoogan

Elizabeth “Gail” Owen Lancaster Elizabeth “Gail” Owen Lancaster, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on October 23, 2022, after a long battle with illness. Gail was born on Jan. 30, 1945.  She spent her entire life in Chattanooga and worked at the T. H. Payne Company for many years. She also served our Lord at Stuart …

Dempsey, Thomas “Tom” – The Chattanoogan

Thomas “Tom” Dempsey Thomas “Tom” Dempsey of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on December 9, 2022, at age 79. Tom graduated from City High School in 1961. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. After retiring from Southern Railway with 23 years’ experience as an electrical foreman, …

Carney, John Joseph “Jack”, III – The Chattanoogan

John Joseph “Jack” Carney, III John Joseph “Jack” Carney III, 75, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away and went to our Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.   Jack was born in Danville, IL, on February 11, 1947, the son of the late John Joseph Carney, Jr. and Margaret Mary Ewing Carney. He proudly served in …

Man Serving Food Behind Community Kitchen Arrested For Rape Of … – The Chattanoogan

Kenneth Jones, Jr. A man serving food behind the Community Kitchen was arrested for aggravated rape of a woman he took home after serving her dinner at the center on E. 11th Street. Kenneth Jones, Jr., 66, of 959 Gateway Ave., Apt. 1628, was charged in the incident that occurred Saturday. Community Kitchen officials said, …

Hamby, Robert Michael, Sr. – The Chattanoogan

Robert Michael Hamby, Sr. Robert Michael Hamby, Sr., 71, of Hixson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 21, 2022. Mike loved the Lord, his family, his country, and his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Mike was born in LaFayette, Ga., on Nov. 3, 1951. He spent his youth on his father’s farm being …

Radford, Margaret Denham – The Chattanoogan

Margaret Denham Radford Margaret B. Radford, 90, passed away on December 9, 2022, in Chattanooga. Star pupil, basketball player, wife, mother, minister’s wife, surrogate mother, Christian, motivational speaker, and loyal friend are just a few words that describe the legacy of love during her life that was committed to Christ, family, and community. Born in …

Celebrate A New Tradition with “Christmas In Collegedale” – The Chattanoogan

The City of Collegedale invites the public to join them at their new holiday tradition, “Christmas in Collegedale,” celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Friends and neighbors are welcome at this inaugural event scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 18. From 4 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m., guests will watch The Commons in Collegedale come …

City Council Sends STVR Measure To Committee, Though Sticky … – The Chattanoogan

The City Council is moving proposed amendments to the Short Term Vacation Rental ordinance on to committee, though several sticky points remain. Councilman Chip Henderson is proposing: – Adding an administrative hearing officer (AHO) to rule on STVR violations – Forming a seven-member board to rule on STVR issues, such as permitting. Three would be …