Area Obituaries

Garrett Layne Castle, 20, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his residence. He was a member of Daus Baptist Church and a 2018 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, where he was a member of the football team for four years. He loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in…

John Henry Harrison Boyd, 85, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Neta Elliott Boyd; son, John David Boyd; and siblings, Georgia Ruth Sims, J.C. Boyd, Avis Walker and Bill…

Eddie “Pete” Smith, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ada Smith; sister-in-law, Ruby Smith; and son-in-law, Scott Green. He is…

Wanda Rae Johnson, 82, of Dayton, formerly of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away November 5, 2020 at Rhea Medical Center. She was of the church of Christ faith, and enjoyed listening to gospel music. She also loved animals and babies. She was preceded in death by her father, Wade Johnson; and mother, Callie Jane Turner Johnson.…

Rita Joyce Johnson Grant, 53, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a lifetime member of Lewis Chapel Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Evelyn Hendon Johnson; and brothers, Rickey and Randy Johnson. She is survived by…

Terry Wayne Dishman, 65, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Terry lived a life characterized by lovingkindness, a generous heart, and an endearing smile. He had a way of making people feel special and cared for everywhere he went, often brightening a day and lifting spirits with one of his signature hugs. From…

James Kendall Burrell, 82, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.    He attended Dunlap First Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the United States Army. James was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, spending the last 10 years of his life in Dunlap. He was preceded in death by his parents,…

George Wallace Stewart, 76, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Owensby Stewart; parents, Thomas Simon Stewart and Thelma Snyder Stewart; and brother, Alvin Ray Stewart. He is survived by his children, John (Pam) Stewart and Gary (Lisa) Stewart; siblings, Anna Ruth (Johnny) Hobbs,…

Phyllis Louise Neal, 88, of Dunlap, passed away at her home on Sunday October 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Bryon and Eunice Douglas Shoemate; sisters, Eunice Hicks and Reba Boyd Thompson; brothers, RB Shoemate, Jr. and Phillip Douglas Shoemate; husband, James Charles Neal; children, James Charles Neal, Jr. and…

Herman Ray Hobbs, 78, of Dunlap, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Hobbs; mother, Lillie Hobbs; and sister, Florene Lasley.   He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arbutus “Bea” Smith Hobbs; children, Debbie (Phil)…