Area Obituaries

George Thomas Harvey, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. George was a proud Veteran of the US Army and loved to play golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Standefer Thomas and Lavina Elberta Harvey; brothers, Barney and Jerry Harvey;…

Georgia Bell Johnson Hagan, 64 of, South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie James and Savannah Jane Lockhart Johnson; daughter, Nancy Diane Smith; sisters, Betty Lou Louallen and Phyllis Marie Johnson; and brother, Jimmy James Johnson. She is survived by the…

Rhonda Kay Brown Darby, 59, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, David Leon Brown; and brother, David “Jay” Brown. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Glenn Darby; mother, June Eloise Gregory Brown; children, Larry Dunaway and Darryl Brown; step children, Kristin (Derek) Coverly…

Dana Deloris Gibson Campbell, 57, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was a Tar Heel girl at heart, and was affectionately known as “momma” to family as well as C.W.’s friends. “I’ll check on you, you check on me.” She is preceded in death by her father; mother, Diana Ellen Jones;…

Arbutus Barker Bryant, 99, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away on March 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dunlap on February 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel Barker. Those who knew Arbutus will remember her for her selflessness, generosity and fierce loyalty to family and friends. In…

Lorene Williams, 88, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Dunlap First Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for many years. Lorene was a member of the American Business Women’s Association and was retired from Provident Insurance and the Sequatchie-Dunlap Chamber of…

Evalene Kilgore Stephenson, 85, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Lori Long Kilgore; husband, Jerome V. Stephenson; son, Casey Stephenson; sister, June Atterton; and brothers, Charles and Dallas Kilgore. She is survived by her children, Yvonne (Ralph) Tate, Anna (Pat) Mussared, and…

Lynda Sue Boston Johnson, 77, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and being outside. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Juanetta Allen Boston; and daughter, Rhonda Harvey. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Johnson; children,…

Bobby “Bob” Dempsey, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edley and Martha Dempsey; and brothers, Rick Dempsey and Donnie Dempsey, all of Whitwell, Tennessee. Surviving him are his wife, Norma Dempsey; sons, Roger (Terri) Dempsey, Joe Dempsey and Randell (Kelley) Dempsey, all…

Betty Faye Disheroon Whitlow, 91, of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church. She loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, taking care of her family and…