Area Obituaries

Carl Thomas Morgan, 69, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence. Carl was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was a member of church security, loved participating in all church activities, loved his church family and was blessed to have many kids within his church family that he referred…

Chad Edward Johnson, 36, of Dunlap, Tennesseepassed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at his residence. He was employed by Asphalt Cowboy, he loved fishing, camping, motorcycles, watching football and spending time with his girls. Anyone who knew Chad knew that he was very outgoing and always a jokester. He was preceded in death by his…

Emma Jean Bowman, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She attended Lee Station Church of God. She enjoyed puzzle books, coloring, and playing dolls with her granddaughter. She liked camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by hers parents, Homer and Mary Ruth Smith; siblings, James, Carl and Dewayne Smith and…

With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann Shipley (Boyce, McFadden). Our loving mother, a dear friend, beloved sister, cousin, aunt, and grandmother – she will be forever missed. Cindy, 71, of Dunlap, Tennessee joined our father in Heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She transitioned in the comfort of her home, surrounded…

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Roger Franklin O’Neal, who was born January 25, 1947 in Shelbyville, Tennessee and died on June 8, 2025 at NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie in Dunlap, Tennessee. Roger was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and husband. He will be deeply missed. Mr. O’Neal was preceded in…

Betty Sue Gross Jones, 93, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Valley View Senior Living in Whitwell. Betty was a longtime member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church. She was born and raised in Coalmont, Tennessee. She was a beautician for 50 years, and she owned and operated her own salon, Betty’s Beauty…

Martha Jeanetta Hudson, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving grandchildren. Known to most simply as Nanny, Martha was the heart and soul of her family-steadfast, nurturing and endlessly kind. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elbert Clifford Hudson, Sr.; her sister, Sue Leffler; her brothers,…

William Howard Waltman, 66, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He was an examiner for the US Coast Guard. He was a loving son, husband, brother, uncle, stepfather and grandfather. He was a kind, loving,…

Horace M. “Jiggs” Roberson Jr., 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at NHC of Dunlap. He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melinda Sue Roberson Wells; parents, Horace “Roe” and Vera Hale Roberson; and brothers,…

James Anthony “Tony” Morris, 57, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Tony’s family was his world and he loved them with all his heart. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, telling them stories to see their eyes light up as they would…