Area Obituaries

Lynda Patricia Layne, 75, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at her home. Lynda was of the Church of God faith. She loved her family and spending time with friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Junior Layne; parents, Roy and Mary Hall; sister, Gladys Rodgers; and brothers, Pete and…

Molly Cooley Berry Keener, 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at NHC Sequatchie. She was the matriarch of her family and will be greatly missed. She loved her career as a registered nurse and was considered a legend by her nursing peers at Cumberland Medical Center where she continued to work…

Betty Mae Sweatt, 93, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was a member of Stephens Chapel United Methodist Church.  She played the piano there for many years.  She had over 50 years of perfect attendance.  She worked with the youth of the church, as well as the youth of the community through 4H.…

Wayne Colvard, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024. He went peacefully at his home with family by his side. He was a member of Emmanuel Fellowship Church. Wayne was born in Pikeville, on July 3, 1940 to Edd and Ruby Dill Colvard, the second of…

Nina Johnson Boston, 76, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was a hairdresser for over 50 years and enjoyed all her customers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Monroe and Sadie Mae Long Johnson; husband, Don Eldon Boston; son, Randell Eldon Boston; daughter, Wendy Lynn Boston Cooley; and sisters,…

Walta Mae Land, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of Dunlap. Walta Mae worked as a cosmetologist at Bouffant Hair Salon for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Irene Seals. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ray Land; two sons, Jonathan…

Sandra Gay “Sandy” Hatfield, 62, of Dunlap, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home. She was of the Church of God faith. God gave her a talent for music and singing. She loved to sing and play gospel music. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shelva…

Martha Kate Hartman Ewton, 98, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at NHC Sequatchie. She was a member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ewton; parents, Clay and Etta Mabry Hartman; and brothers, Ed, Frank and Lewis Hartman. Left to cherish her memory are…

Carl “Wayne” Boyd, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away on June 29, 2024. Born on June 12, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Albert and Mildred Boyd. Wayne served diligently in the Army, dedicating years to military service, which shaped much of his character and commitment to his community. After…

Edith “Gram” Louise Smith Gould, 86, was called home to Paradise on July 3, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. Gram was born on April 13, 1938. Gram met Pa and married May 6, 1960 and spent 64 blessed years happily married. Gram will be fondly remembered for her tireless work and devotion…