Area Obituaries

Thomas Walter Brombach, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, having served as a Navy Seal during Vietnam. He loved Harley Davidson, hunting, watching anything related to World War II, and golfing during his time in Florida. He especially loved his…

Betty Jo Louallen Johnson, 91, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence. She was a proud homemaker who loved her flowers, being outdoors, gardening and bird watching. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Laura Holland Louallen; husband of 69 years, Barker Johnson; sons, Michael and Donald…

William “Bill” Anthony Vaughan, 67, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his residence. He moved to Whitwell over 30 years ago from Troy, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his son, Bill Vaughan “BJ”, Jr. He is survived by his sons, Rick (Carrie) Vaughan and Jim (Stephanie) Vaughan; grandchildren, Weston,…

Thomas O’Connor, 22, of Pikeville, died Monday, October 14, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. He attended BCHS and worked at Ques. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved his children, family and friends. He lit up the room with his personality and cared about others deeply. He was a talented soccer…

Jennifer Ranee Davidson, 48, of Powells Crossroads, Tennessee, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She loved arts and crafts. She was a devoted mother to her children and loved spending time with her family, especially on game night. She was a kind, loving and caring person. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and…

Mr. Frank Peter Liberto, 77, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. He was preceded in death by his parents. Frank was born March 23, 1947 in Grenada to Anthony D. and Donie Marascalco Liberto. He was a graduate of John Rundle High School and earned…

Jerry Glenn Layne, 86, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his residence. He was former pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He was a God-fearing man who loved his family, woodworking and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estell and Margie Fultz Layne; wife of 60 years, Dorothy Pickett…

Ernest “Wayne” Turner, 80, also known as “Wahoo!” by his good buddies, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. He was a longtime resident of Signal Mountain, living in a log cabin he built with the help of family and friends in 1977.  For 72 years, he was a…

Roger Dale Rector, 77, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his residence. He was a US Marines Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 95 and VFW Post 848. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ed Rector and Ruby Mae Sanders Rector Girdley; stepfather, James Girdley;…

Delila Lee Hix Miller, 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was a faithful member of Hwy 28 Church of God. She loved the Lord and her family. She loved to travel, crochet and do puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roleigh and Mary Hix; husband, James Louis…