Area Obituaries

Willie Lewis “W.L.” Douglas, 91 of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at NHC Sequatchie. He was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Verna May Britt Douglas; wife, Alice Maxine Johnston Douglas; sister, Pauline Osment; brothers, Charles and Leon Douglas; aunt and…

Mrs. Julia Grace Boyd, 73, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1951 in Chattanooga, was a social worker and case manager with Generations and a member of Trousdale Church of Christ. She always had a book in her hand, enjoyed gardening, was…

Ruth Ellen Graham Tate, 90, passed away December 2, 2024 at her home in Dunlap, Tennessee. She was born to the late Plez and Ruth Hixson Graham on March 4, 1934. Ruth spent her life dedicated to the things she loved: family, baking, canning, gardening, sewing, and music; among other things. She touched the lives…

William Andy Stevens, 66, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his residence. He enjoyed watching westerns, WWE wrestling and any shows about nature. He loved collecting Indian decorations and being outdoors, hiking and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward and Pauline Warren Stevens; brother, William Edward…

Bryan Jessie “BJ” Lack, 41, of Morrison, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born September 8, 1983 to Richard and Lisa Lack. BJ was a loving father, son and grandson. He was an avid cattleman by day (Bryan Livestock) and pacman by night. He was preceded in death his…

Kathleen “Kate” Boothroyd, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Parkridge Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunlap as well as serving with the First Baptist Ladies Mission Group. She also worked for the mortgage department at a major bank in New Jersey, taught English, was…

Scott Daniel Sharp, 63, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was retired from TVA and was an accomplished singer and songwriter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Beverly Forcier Sharp; and nephews, Jacob and Justin…

Charles “Big Rat” Henry Davis, 46, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday November 26, 2024. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He loved being outdoors and sitting around a campfire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Ed and Kathy Jane Bell Davis; grandmothers, Floanna Padgett and Rosie…

Jerry Madison Triplett, of Dunlap, was born February 6, 1938 in Cleveland, Tennessee and passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 86. He was a wonderful husband, father, friend, grandfather and great-grandfather, who was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Mr. Triplett was a faithful member of Bethel church…

Benjamin “Ben” Thomas Harwood, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Ben was a loving husband, father, Pa and friend. He was a member of The Grove Church, Dayton, Tennessee. Ben was a man of many trades, one he enjoyed the most was…