Area Obituaries

Magnus Wade Easterly, newborn son of Robert Easterly and Delania Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kirk Sherman; great-grandparents, Donald Lockhart and  Debra Sanders; great-great-grandfathers, Walter Sanders, Donald Stocker, Charles Easterly, Sr. and Robert Taylor; and great-great-grandmothers, Mary Lee Taylor and Geneva Easterly. In addition to…

David Clark, 74, of McMinnville, Tennessee formerly of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home. He was an avid Elvis Presley fan. He also enjoyed the outdoors and classic cars. He worked many years at the sawmill. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Wilma Clark; and uncle,…

Roberta “Bobbi” Blagg, 68, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at NHC Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lois Knight. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Land; son, Lee (Andrew) Bedwell of Terre Haute, Indiana; five grandchildren, Skylar Bugg, Spencer Bugg, Sophie Bugg-Tezic, Mason Land…

Linda Joyce Moffitt Burgess, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Hobert and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bonner Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gaberial Dexter Burgess; and brothers,…

Sibyl Francine Ruehling, 75, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born in Palmer, Tennessee on May 8, 1948 to Dewey Meeks and Irene Levan Meeks who preceded her in death; along with her son, Christopher; daughter, Michelle; and brother, Marvin Meeks. She…

Tonia Yvette Stewart Ray, 67, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.  She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for all. She was a simple lady who loved coloring, jewelry making, online shopping, Christmas decorating and her annual trips with her son Bruce. She was preceded in…

Diana Louella Nichols, 43, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her residence. Diana loved being in nature, playing video games, crocheting and listening to music. She was a loving mother and friend. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Richard and Patsy Blair; paternal grandparents Henry and Thelma Nichols;…

Mary Almeda Scott Maddux, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elco and Thelma Ford Scott; husband, John Maddux; and brothers, Wilson and Donald Scott. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Tommy) Shannon; son, Kenneth (Debbie) Maddux; siblings, Melvin (Kathy)…

Charles Harvey, 24, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at The Waters of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donny Ottinger; and uncle, Chris Ottinger. He is survived by his parents, Allen and Jennifer Harvey; mother, Sha Bryant; brothers, Jerry Ray Harvey and Ryan Jacobsen, both of Dunlap; grandparents,…

Ernest Lloyd Stewart, 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee died Sunday, October 15, 2023. He attended Mercy Ministry Church and was retired from Whealand Foundry after 30 years. He enjoyed western square dancing, attending bluegrass festivals, reading, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years,…