Area Obituaries

Norman Lockhart, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday evening, May 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He enjoyed building engines as a mechanic, listening to music, he enjoyed friends and nature, along with fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Cleo Sims…

Donna Jean Lanigan, 53, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Donna was a very outgoing person who made friends easily wherever she would go. She was kind and loving, which eventually led her to work as a CNA for several years. Donna had a fondness for her patients.…

Katherine Delia Smith, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her grand and great-grandbabies, watching the news and doing crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Smith; and son-in-law, Raymond Lee Lockhart Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia…

Ronnie Eugene “Hambone” Smith, 61, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Erlanger Medical Center. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Dewey Smith. He is survived by his mother, Vernie Smith Layne; daughter, Meagan (Matt) Varner, Dayton; son, James (Cami) Harris,…

Lynda Faye Johnson Frizzell, 76, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her residence. She was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. Lynda was a beautician by trade and loved her customers. Lynda’s pride and joy in life was her daughter, Debra, and her grandson, Peyton. She was preceded in death…

Johnny Burch, 88, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at NHC Healthcare. He loved his family and friends, never met a stranger, and was always joking. Johnny worked in law enforcement as a deputy for the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department and for the Tennessee Meth Task Force. He farmed most of his…

Mayme Annetta Hitchcox Phillips, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Erlanger Sequatchie. Mayme was the best wife, mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. She was a very strong woman who also took care of everyone around her. Mayme loved Jesus and her heart was with the Lord. She was…

Jeanne Ann Parrish, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee, formerly of Laverne, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was of the Christian faith, and we believe there was a joyful and glorious reunion in heaven when she arrived that morning. Mrs. Parrish was an LPN who taught CNAs and worked in home care in Chattanooga.…

Kathy Dianne Waters McWilliams, 59, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Catherine Talley Waters; brother, Larry Waters. She is survived by her husband, Gerald McWilliams; sons, David (Tonya) McWilliams and Daniel (Heather) McWilliams; brother, Michael (Jane) Waters; sister, Heather…

Gayle Hatfield, 85, of Hixson, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the home of her daughter. She was a member of Clear Creek church of Christ. Gayle was a beautician and an aid at the Martin Boyd Christian Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Estel…