Area Obituaries

Rick was born Wendall Rickey Trimble on October 17, 1945 to James Leonard Trimble Sr. and Elizabeth Bouldin Trimble. He was the youngest of seven siblings, James L. Trimble Jr, William F. Trimble, Edwin Trimble, Myra Trimble Conner, Robert D. Trimble, and Wanda Trimble Siegel, all of whom have pre-deceased him. Rick loved God, his…

Benny Jackson Barker was born September 6, 1953 in Chattanooga, but his home was his beloved town of Dunlap, where he lived all his life. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 4, 2025. Benny graduated from Sequatchie County High School and was a proud graduate of the Class…

Frankie Lamont “Buddy” Wallace 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…

The family of Gladys Marie Lewis, of Dunlap, Tennessee is deeply saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the age of 75. Gladys leaves behind a legacy of a life lived with immense love and a constant sense of caring. Her selflessness, warmth and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. Gladys…

Clarence Seals, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He retired from the U.S. Navy and Chattanooga State, where he was over maintenance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Manery Seals; grandson, Steven Boling; parents, Lenard Seals and Ethel Thurman Seals; step-mother, Etta Ruth Seals; sister, Ruby Lee Harris; brothers,…

Wanda June Henry, 91, of Dunlap, Tennessee died September 18, 2025, at Valley View Assisted Living. She was a long-time member of Dunlap First Baptist Church. She married Charles Henry in October, 1953, in Atlanta, Georgia and she moved to Brownsville, Texas where he served in the United States Coast Guard. They relocated back to…

Standifer Burt Kilgore, 54, said Hello World as a 10-pound, 12-ounce baby boy in Waukegan, Illinois on June 16, 1971. On September 8, 2025, he officially and peacefully logged out, powered down, and put the server in sleep mode at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga while surrounded by his family. After years of juggling community events,…

Margie R. Harvey, age 88, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe D. and Juanita Boston; son, Jeffery Rian Harvey; five sisters, Marylee Higdon, Geraldine Morton, Joann Lanier, Maxine Miller, and Linda Johnson; three brothers, Isacc, Danny Ray and Rickey Lynn…

Gary Lee Cranmore, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home. Gary was of the Church of God faith. He served in the United States Army, was retired from TVA, and loved the outdoors. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry…

James Mitchell Burks, 47, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away August 20, 2025 in Nashville. James loved the Lord and grew up praising Jesus. He was known for his pranks and always making people laugh. He had a passion for photography, playing the piano and reading. He had a contagious laugh that could be heard throughout…