Area Obituaries

Max “Corkey” Gray, 95, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at NHC. He was a lifetime farmer. He loved his mules and taking trips to the mountain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Parker and Alice Gray; wife, Alene Gray; brother, George Gray and sister Brownie Ewton Johnson. He is survived by his…

Ruby Lorraine Sims Bureau, 78, of Signal Mountain. Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie David and Bessie Viola Sims, several brother and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard N. Bureau; daughters,…

Clayton Thomas Stewart, Jr., 88, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Stewart served as a deacon at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He was a wonderful Christian man who was a great example to all who knew him. He was a devoted husband of 68 years to Bertie…

Harland Hixson, 89, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at NHC Healthcare. He was a member of Welch Chapel United Methodist Church. Harland was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Marshall Islands. He retired from Dupont after 32 years and spent his later years farming. He is preceded…

Lois Faye Green Witt, 73, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Signature Health of South Pittsburg, following her battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lebron Witt; father and stepmother, Johnny and Dot Green; mother and stepfather, Jean Dodd and F.M. Hammers; and brother, Charles…

Emma Lee Ewton, 70, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a well fought battle with dementia on May 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Emma had a big heart when it came to caring for her family and community, from the daycares to nursing homes. She truly loved to help people. Emma went…

Mary Sullivan, 92, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Flat Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mason and Vergie Land; husband, W.S. Sullivan; two sons, Ken and Johnny Sullivan; four sisters, Lizzie Seals, Maebelle Long, Roselee Smithers, and Lucille…

Linda Harville Kilgore, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday evening, May 12, 2023 at NHC Health Care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Kilgore; parents, Ruben and Olavene Harville; brother, Rudy Harville; and step-daughter, Kim Kilgore. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Judy Harville; brother-in-law, Paul (Jackie) Carey, both of Dunlap;…

Geneva F. Jumper, 66, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home. She was retired from Phillips and Jordan Inc., where she operated heavy equipment and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 178. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie and Bill Phillips;…

David Wayne Hawkins, 46, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. He was of the Church of God faith, loved four-wheeling, drag racing, and rock climbing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Hutson. He is survived by his wife, Kim Turner; step-son, Nolan Wright; father, Wayne…