Trudy Dean, 83
Trudy was the beloved wife of Bill Dean for over 65 years. They had their marriage certificate before Bill even had his driver’s license. Had he gotten it sooner, they would have married even earlier. ...
Marie Isaacs Niekerk Brandfast, 62
Marie Isaacs Niekerk Brandfast, born February 23, 1963, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Marie was the beloved daughter of Troy and Thelma Isaacs and younger sister to Tro ...
Ken Bonham, 87
Ken Bonham has left the planet. He exited in the early days of 2026 in his sleep. He left a guitar propped against the living room table as well as 19 flat picks and three thumb picks on the side tabl ...
Michelle Suzanne Sanderlin, 65
Michelle Suzanne Sanderlin, age 65 of Dayton, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born in Dayton on November 23, 1960, the daughter of the late John and Patricia San ...
Janie Carol (Cantrell) Stockton, 66
Ms. Janie Carol (Cantrell) Stockton Age: 66 of Jamestown Passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 3 P.M. – 6 ...
Frances Sue Runyan McKee, 96
Frances Sue Runyan McKee, age 96, lifelong resident of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Henry Sr. and Jessie Lou Runyan. Frances was d ...
Ruby (Beaty) Wright, 97
Ruby (Beaty) Wright also known as "Mema", age 97 of the Rinnie Communtiy, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2 ...
OVERTURNED TRUCK SHUTS DOWN HIGHWAY 95 IN LOUDON COUNTY
On January 6, 2026, an overturned truck hauling rocks caused a complete shutdown of State Route 95 (also known as Highway 95) in Loudon County, Tennessee, near the intersection with Unitia Road (somet ...
DAYTON MAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATS OF MASS VIOLENCE
The Herald News reports that in Dayton, Tennessee, 46-year-old Timothy Ward was arrested and charged with the felony offense of threats of mass violence after allegedly calling a local Lowe’s store on ...
TREE TRIMMING TO CAUSE NIGHTLY LANE CLOSURES ON I-75 STARTING TONIGHT
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Beginning Tuesday night, January 6, 2026, TDOT contract crews will perform tree trimming activities along I-75 North near the Hiwassee River in McMinn County. To safely complet ...
GAS STATION FIRE IN SPENCER
A significant fire has been reported in the Upper Cumberland region, specifically in the Spencer/Van Buren County area of Tennessee. The incident involves a gas station located directly next to the Ci ...
14-YEAR-OLD FEMALE REPORTED FOUND SAFE BY CROSSVILLE POLICE
Update: The Crossville Police have located Beneka Parkhurst, and she is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Crossville Police Department is actively searching for 14-year-old Beneka Parkhurst, who st ...
