Frank Johnson, 54, passed away on October 13, 2017. He was a graduate of Brainerd High School and worked at Jason’s Deli for five years. Frank was a member the World’s Church of the Living God. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Johnson. He is survived by his sons, Frank Johnson, IV and Cortney Johnson; Father, Frank Johnson, Jr.; mother, Janice Johnson; ... (click for more)

Wilburn Earl Stearman, 90, of Rossville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Luther and Clara Stearman; four brothers; and one son, Danny Earl Stearman.  He is survived by his ... (click for more)

Ralph Willis, 61, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017, after a lengthy illness of several years. He was a member of Full Gospel House of Prayer. He had a music ministry which was the joy of his life. He sang at many churches through his time. Ralph will be dearly missed by all those that knew him. He was preceded in death ... (click for more)

Mary Varnell, 91, of Flintstone, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 16, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born in Houston, Tx., June 27, 1926, a daughter of Wright and Mary Duncan Fairhurst. She has lived in the North Georgia area most of her life. Mary was a member of West Park Baptist Church. She retired from Huffaker and Associates ... (click for more)

After eight months of investigating the viability of Signal Mountain establishing a separate school district, a committee of six has determined that it is feasible and would meet the goal of improving the education provided to students. The committee was also tasked with identifying obstacles and if possible to find ways to overcome them.  Results of the report were presented ... (click for more)

The County Commission on Wednesday voted 7-2 to approve rezoning for a Construction and Debris landfill at Harrison.  Voting in favor were Greg Beck, Warren Mackey, Sabrena Smedley, Greg Martin, Tim Boyd, Randy Fairbanks and Jim Fields.   Opposed were Chester Bankston and Joe Graham.  Commissioner Boyd said it was just the first step in permitting for ... (click for more)