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Feb. 16, 2026
Reuben C. Haynes, Lifelong Rutherford County Resident, Passes Away at 79
Haynes served in the Vietnam War and was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
Feb. 15, 2026
Linda Schoeller, 81, Passes Away
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother remembered for her devotion to family and charitable giving.
Feb. 14, 2026
Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley, Longtime Tuckerman Teacher, Dies at 70
Riley spent over two decades teaching English at Tuckerman High School before retiring in 2021.
Feb. 14, 2026
Clarksville Resident Sharon Lee Hyde Dies at 78
Hyde worked as an education assistant in the Clarksville Montgomery School System before retiring.
Feb. 13, 2026
Local Author Finds Humor in Comparisons to Kathy Lee Gifford
Franklin, TN writer reflects on the ups and downs of building a writing career
Feb. 13, 2026
Beloved Columbia Pastor Milton Paul Raines Dies at 81
Raines, known for his spirited nature and unwavering faith, leaves behind a legacy of service and love.
Feb. 13, 2026
Clarksville Resident Henry Knake, III Dies at 76
First Sergeant (Ret.) served 20 years in the U.S. Army, including three tours in Vietnam
Feb. 13, 2026
Surgoinsville Library Honors Local Artist Charles Grow
Exhibit features work from former Marine combat artist and museum curator
Feb. 13, 2026
United Way of Greater Kingsport Celebrates Annual Meeting
Organization reflects on year of impact, honors volunteers, and transitions leadership
Feb. 13, 2026
Longtime Moose Lodge Member Ralph Freeman Dies at 84
Freeman, a retiree from Western Auto and Oil Express, was active in the Loyal Order of the Moose and Elks Lodge.
Feb. 13, 2026
Johnson City Press to Pause Publication for Presidents' Day
Local newspaper will not print on federal holiday
Feb. 12, 2026
Ronald D. Waddle, Longtime Tennessee Titans Suite Attendant, Dies at 75
Waddle spent nearly two decades serving the Titans ownership family and worked at two Super Bowls.
Feb. 12, 2026
Longtime GM Worker Keith Wells Dies at 67
Wells, a Columbia, Tennessee resident, was known for his love of the outdoors and willingness to help others.
Feb. 12, 2026
John Rogers Dabbs, 78, Passes Away
Longtime Tennessee resident and world traveler dies after long-term complications from a Traumatic Brain Injury.
Feb. 12, 2026
Lifelong Outdoorsman Wayne Steele Darling Dies at 79
Darling, a Vermont resident for over 50 years, was remembered for his deep reverence for nature and commitment to physical fitness.
Feb. 11, 2026
Beloved Chattanooga Educator Carole Cooper Thomas Passes Away at 77
Carole Thomas dedicated over 30 years to teaching at local middle and high schools.
Feb. 11, 2026
MOAA Grant Supports Veteran Recovery in Hamilton County, TN
Funding provides essential services to veterans in the Hamilton County Veterans Treatment Court program.
Feb. 11, 2026
Longtime Tennessee Resident Gary Anderson Dies at 91
Anderson was a devoted family man, person of faith, and lifelong aviation enthusiast.
Feb. 11, 2026
Book Ball Celebrates Stories and Community
Friends of the Library host inaugural costume party to support library programs
Feb. 10, 2026
Record-Breaking Polar Plunge Raises Over $31,000 for Special Olympics in Union City
The 15th annual event saw over 70 participants dive into cold water to support local athletes.
