Area Obituaries

Betty Ann Bedwell Brewer, 85, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her residence.  She enjoyed sewing and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Emma Novella Worthington Bedwell; siblings, Carolyn Walling, Mary Hancock, Samuel H. “Bo” Bedwell, Jimmy Bedwell, Roger Bedwell, Wilma Smith; and granddaughter,…

Michael Lee Satterfield, 65, of Dunlap, Tennessee, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away December 26, 2025. Michael was always good for a laugh or a practical joke, sarcasm that just wouldn’t quit. He was a jack of all trades, auto mechanic for more than 30 years. He was loved and will be missed by all…

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Cheryl Duke Guy, who died December 20, 2025 in Dunlap, Tennessee. She closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in the presence of Jesus, reunited with those who preceded her in death. Cheryl was born October 29, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Edwin…

Jason “Jay” Lyndell Swanger, 45, of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jay loved fishing, the beach, being outdoors, working with his hands….he could fix anything! Most of all, he loved being with his family and helping others. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,…

Teressa Darlene Cline, 68, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away December 20, 2025 at her home. She loved to quilt. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Skyles. She is survived by her mother, Betty Skyles; two brothers, Carnez (Tammy) Skyles and Claude (Lisa) Skyles, all of Dunlap; special aunt, Nancy Harvey; aunts, Inez…

Gregory Pickett, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Greg was a faithful gospel minister for 50 years. He was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ, and a 1972 graduate of Whitwell High School. Greg graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching…

Donald Raymond Lonergan Sr. of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday December 11, 2025. Donald loved spending time with his family and riding motorcycles. Donald was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Lonergan; parents James, and Harriett Lonergan; daughter, Katherine Marie Lonergan; son, Paul Lonergan; and several siblings. Donald is survived by his children Amanda…

Charles Tony Kesterson, 71, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Parkridge Medical Center. He loved his model trains, fishing and was an aquarium enthusiast. He was employed for many years with Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue as a paramedic as well as working many years with Hamilton County EMS. He was passionate…

Garen Andrew Hobbs, 26, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was living and working as a Class II Welder for Steel Pro Manufacturing. Garen loved being a welder and was an avid motorcycle rider. Garen was a proud member of Whitten Baptist Church in Memphis, where he…

Juanita “Arlene” Harvey, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at NHC Sequatchie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Julie Johnson Harvey; daughter, Audrey Karen Smith; and siblings, Imogene Williams, JC Harvey, Denny Harvey, Della Smith, Lorene Camp, Ella Davis, Bobby Harvey, Clark Harvey, Sherbert Harvey and Vena…