Area Obituaries

Jimmy Lamar Tate passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 19, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Dunlap, along with his twin brother, Jerry, on September 20, 1936. He graduated from Sequatchie County High School and then joined the United States Army. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he went…

Ricky Lloyd Louallen, 61, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, formerly of Dunlap, passed away October 7, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Louallen He is survived by his mother, Hazel Holland; children, Steven Louallen, Laura Winkles and Sarah Sanders; brother, David (Sarah) Louallen; sisters, Beverly Louallen and Jane…

Patricia Gale “Smiley” Smith Keener, 57, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 in a Nashville hospital. She was the most loving and caring devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and the TN Volunteers. She did endless work for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She enjoyed fishing trips with her dad…

Ronald “Timberjack” Stewart Akins, 83, of Dunlap, tennesseepassed away October 15, 2025. Ronald was a member of Bethel church of Christ. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandbabies. Ronald loved Peterbilt trucks, spending time outdoors, fishing and yard work. His family will remember him most for his sense of…

Ruth Ann Colvard Swanger, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Harrison Colvard and Mamie Ruth Wheeler Marsh. She is survived by her husband, Ray Swanger; cousins, George (Paulette) Hamilton, Rachel Hixson and Becky (Pat) Greer, Betsy (John) Stafford, Linda (Jim) Thompson, Era…

September 2, 1969 – October 13, 2025 Ron Swafford II took his final cruise on October 13, 2025, peacefully shifting into neutral at Park Ridge Hospital. A lifelong car enthusiast and proud member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43, Ron was known for his hard work, loyalty, and the laughter he brought to everyone…

Tony Alan Green, 79, of Signal Mountain – Chattanooga, Tennessee died Saturday October 18, 2025. Tony was preceded in death by his mother Virgina Hoodenpyle Stone, and grandparents Henry Early Hoodenpyle and Loie Powell Hoodenpyle. Tony had many cousins and close friends. Tony loved his mountain community of Lone Oak and was a member of…

J. Dorothy (Dot) Hitchcock Smith (September 28, 1929) beloved wife, mother and grandmother departed from this life to her heavenly home on October 10, 2025 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dot was born at the Hitchcock Family Farm on Fredonia Mountain and graduated from Sequatchie County High School. She originally worked at the…

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John Doyle Minton, who departed this life peacefully on October 12, 2025 at the age of 86. Born on June 4, 1939, Doyle lived a life rooted in kindness, faith, and generosity. He was known for…

Frankie Lamont “Buddy” Wallace, 79 of Dunlap, Tennessee went home Thursday morning, October 2, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was a Veteran of the US Army. He faithfully attended Red Hill Community Church in Whitwell, Tennessee for the last 27 years. Buddy was a very adventurous man and loved cooking, watching…