Area Obituaries

Patricia Kay Vandergriff Holloway, born July 24, 1959, passed away at her home in Pikeville, Tennessee on February 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Roy “Pop” and Shelby Jean Vandergriff; and her grandparents, Lee and Lennie Narramore, and Estill and Edith Vandergriff. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Wayne…

Betty Sue Ewton Wooden, 76, went home to be with her Lord at Erlanger Bledsoe Thursday, January 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She loved the Lord and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Eva Dean Harmon Ewton; sister, DeLois Briglia; brothers, Waymon Sr., Jerry and Jimmy…

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Carl Edward Roberts (Ed), 68, passed away on January 21, 2025. Born on May 3, 1956 in Denver, Colorado, Ed was a beloved family member, dedicated friend, and passionate outdoors man who was always ready to lend a helping hand to family, friends and…

Martin E. Johnson 78, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Parkridge Medical Center. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard 212 Engineers, proudly serving his country in Operation Desert Storm. He was retired from T.D.O.T. and loved fishing, riding motorcycles, and traveling. He was preceded in death by his…

Donald Loyd Scott, 59, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Parkridge Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Charles and Amelia Layne Scott; and brother, Ronnie Scott. He is survived by his children, Bobby Scott and Brittni Scott; brother, Charles “Bo” Scott; and several grandchildren. No services will…

Wayne Hatfield, 87, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on August 31, 1937 to the late Virgil and Nannie Sims Hatfield. He was of the Church of God faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved four wheeling, hunting, raising…

Benjamin Lewis Hartman, Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in a local hospital. Ben, or Benny, as he was known by many of his family and friends, was born February 17,1943 and grew up Rossville, Georgia and Highland Park in Chattanooga. He attended East Side Junior High School and graduated from Central High…

Jerry McCulley, 88, of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025 at Lifecare of Collegedale. He was employed at City of Chattanooga and Little Debbie, Inc. He is survived by his two daughters, Sherry (Charles) Sells of Chattanooga, and Deborah (Mike) Liebe of Springville, Alabama; three grandchildren, Jessica (Jason) Vandergriff, Ryan (Jennifer) Liebe, and…

Frances “Fran” Cersosimo McCain, 92, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was president of the Garden Club, enjoyed gardening and baking. She made the best pies, cakes, sandwiches and…

Emma Lorene Smith Louallen, 87, of Dunlap, passed away at her home on January 9, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. Up until the end, she fought to stay with her beloved family. Lorene’s life can best be described as a hard one that made her a woman who was stronger than life. She…