Area Obituaries

Michael Lee Smith, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Michael was born in Dunlap, Tennessee on June 5, 1949 to the late Estel and Ollie Smith. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Air Force for three years. Michael…

Debbie Elizabeth Smith Roberts, 72, of Rossville, Georgia passed away at home on April 21, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Janie Katherine and James Henry Smith; and her son, Scott Parker. She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Worsham of West Palm Beach, Florida, Darla…

Joyce Anne Krein, 54, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her residence. She attended Way of the Cross Baptist Church. She previously owned her own housekeeping service and loved to make her clients happy. She had a great love for her dog, Harley. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She…

Ms. Sara Joyce Middleton Anderson, 87, passed away comfortably on April 23, 2023 at Alive Hospice, Nashville, Tennessee. She was born July 7, 1935 in Waynesboro, Tennessee to the late Emory and Ruby Boyd Middleton. She graduated from Belmont college with a degree in education. Joyce met her husband of 63 years, Gary Allen Anderson,…

Helen Doris Mears White, 89, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Estelle Mears; daughter, Donna Hardison; great granddaughter, Muriel Elissa Free; brothers, David Mears, Sammy Mears and Bob Mears; sister, Jackie Jackson; and nephews, Kevin Jackson and Jeff Nunley. Those left to…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lyndal Louis Sims, of Dunlap, Tennessee on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the age of 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Ruth Narramore Sims; brother, James Wesley Sims; and brother-in-law, Garry Massengale. Lyndal…

Brenda Frances Swafford Shoulders, 75, of Dunlap Tennessee passed away from this life in the early hours of April 21, 2023 with family by her side. She cooked at the Sequatchie County Jail for 15 years and was loved by all who knew her. Her favorite hobby was fishing and she loved to prepare and…

James Charlus Graham passed away April 15, 2023. He was born in Dunlap Tennessee on July 11, 1932 to Franklin Borders Graham and Minnie Olena Graham. He was raised on his parents’ farm with his brothers. Charlus was the Valedictorian of his high school class, graduating in 1950. He moved to Michigan where he began…

Patrick Drew Andes, 41, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. The world lost a shining light who encouraged even more to follow the path their heart laid out before them. Drew loved people. He loved his family, his friends near and far. His exit has left many with a renewed sense of…

Helen Doris Mears White, 89, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Estelle Mears; daughter, Donna Hardison; great-granddaughter, Muriel Elissa Free; brothers, David Mears, Sammy Mears and Bob Mears; sister, Jackie Jackson; nephew, Kevin Jackson. Those left to cherish her memories are her…