Saunders, Jean Redmon – The Chattanoogan

Jean Saunders Jean Redmon Saunders passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred “Cedric”, her parents, Lillian and Randle Redmon and brother, Tom Redmon. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Susi Westbrook, Randy Saunders (Marolyn), and Jennifer Jones (Mark); six …

Simmons, Suzann Rebecca – The Chattanoogan

Suzann Rebecca Simmons Suzann Rebecca Simmons, 79, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at a local health care facility. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration. She was a member of the ETA Chapter of the Alpha Delta Pi …

Pat Robertson Dies, Graduated McCallie In 1946 – The Chattanoogan

Pat Roberson senior picture at McCallie School Pat Robertson, longtime TV host, religious broadcaster, educator, humanitarian and one-time presidential candidate died at his home in Virginia Beach early Thursday morning. Mr. Roberson graduated with honors from the McCallie School in Chattanooga in 1946. No cause of death was given. Mr. Roberson was 93. Perhaps best …

County Clamping Down On STVRs Operating Illegally – The Chattanoogan

County officials said they are clamping down on Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) that are operating illegally. County Attorney Rheubin Taylor said he sued one out-of-compliance operator on Tuesday and was looking at filing against two others on Wednesday. County Commissioner Gene-o Shipley said, “We’ve sent out letter after letter and people are just not …

Keep Riverbend Small – And Response – The Chattanoogan

I am very happy Riverbend has been pared down to a manageable size. Two years ago, travelling through the city was a challenge, to say the least. It wasn’t just during the festival; it was a week before and a week after. A month-long PITA for those uninterested in breathing the same fetid air 10,000 …

Wilmoth, Wanda Katherine DeFord – The Chattanoogan

Wanda Katherine DeFord Wilmoth Wanda Katherine DeFord Wilmoth, 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Mrs. Wilmoth was born in Chattanooga, on April 30, 1934, to the late Gabriel Scott DeFord and Jackie Ryall DeFord. She retired as co-owner of Wilmoth Enterprises. Mrs. Wilmoth was an avid scuba diver and a …