Area Obituaries

Marilyn Ann Grant Finch, 66, of Dunlap, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025, following a year-long illness. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 27, 1958 to the late Reynolds Grant and Cleo (Harris) Grant, she lived most of her life in the Lewis Chapel community in Sequatchie County. She was of…

Roger Terry Cook, 82, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence. He was a very loving and giving man who enjoyed fishing, karaoke and college sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.T. and Buella Cook; wife, Glenna Cook; and children, Terry and Teresa Cook. He is survived…

Charles Gustav Tiede, 90, Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was a local VA officer with Sequatchie County VA office from 2011-2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Stella Loomis Tiede; sister, Helen Tiede.…

Grady Bryan Hobbs, 71, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at his home surrounded by family, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed horseback riding, camping, hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a former employee of Dunlap Fast Lube. Mr. Hobbs was preceded…

C. Gene Hixson, 97, died January 10, 2025 in Dunlap, Tennessee. A lifelong resident of Sequatchie County, he was born October 18, 1927 to Stephen and Era Kelly Hixson. As a teenager, he worked in his father’s grocery store, butchering before school during the school year and driving the rolling store to Fredonia, Lewis Chapel,…

Henrietta Harvey, 81, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Kathryn Turnburke; and brother, Steven Turnburke. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary (Tommy) Keener of Signal Mountain; nephew, Eric (Sheila) Keener of Dunlap; niece, Stephanie Turnburke;…

Timothy Joseph Sabella, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Timothy loved his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed riding through the mountains. He served in the United States Navy, and was a truck driver for many years. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Louise and Victoria Helen Calabretta Sabella;…

Hunter Rogers, 31, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. Hunter was the sweetest, kind hearted, and happiest person. He never met a stranger and loved everyone. The genuine sweet smile he kept on his face always brightened every room. He was loved and adored by anyone who ever met him. His favorite…

It is with great sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Barry Ellis Newman, who left us on December 31, 2024. He was a graduate of the 1979 Sequatchie County High School class. Barry was a beloved brother, uncle and friend to many. His life was filled with a deep love for his…

JoEllen Marie Kristek Manos, 77, of Dunlap Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her residence. She was a very caring, selfless person who would do anything for anyone. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking meals for them to enjoy. She also enjoyed time fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents,…