Edith Virginia Brannon, "Winkie", peacefully died at her home in Hixson, Saturday morning, May 25, 2013, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Otho and Gladys Stanford, sister Martha Stanford, and her daughter, Kimberly Brannon Ellis. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Edward Brannon, son, Greg Brannon (Anjie), daughter, Audra Pumpelly ... (click for more)

Lloyd “Sonny” Herbert Lively II, 53, of Soddy Daisy, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the funeral home chapel.  Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the funeral home.  Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home ... (click for more)

Dewey Lindell Kirkland, 65, of Benton, TN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013.  He was a machine operator with Weyerhaeuser and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Coghill Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Bain Kirkland.  He is survived his wife, JoAnn Kirkland of Benton; sons, Seth Kirkland or Ringgold ... (click for more)

Roberta Mae “Birdie” Clabough,  77, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 in a local health care facility.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred H. Clabough Sr.; a son, Fred H. Clabough Jr.; and great-grandson, Lane Clabough.  Mrs. Clabough was retired from M and M Mars with over 14 years of service and was a member of the Brittsville ... (click for more)

A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the 1200 block of Thrasher Pike early Saturday morning. Soddy Daisy Police Chief Phillip Hamrick said a female passenger was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to Erlanger Hospital by LifeForce helicopter about 3:15 a.m. The driver was transported by Hamilton County EMS. It is believed he had non-life threatening injuries. ... (click for more)

City officials may move forward on a $47 million project to upgrade the narrow Wilcox Tunnel through Missionary Ridge. The City Council on Tuesday is to consider a resolution to apply for a $25 million federal TIGER grant. The city would still have to come up with $21,825,000 through "local funds or grants." The city has already spent $175,000 on the project. Improving ... (click for more)