Area Obituaries

Donald Raymond Lonergan Sr. 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…

Garen Andrew Hobbs 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…

Terry Dwight Gray, 69, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. Terry loved fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and playing with his dog, River. Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Gray; father, Marvin Gray; brothers, Lonnie “Buddy” Gray and Bruce Gray; and sister, Maria Shrum. Terry is survived…

Yvette Jeanine Pecher Caldwell, 91, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away December 5, 2025 at her home. She was born September 8, 1934 to Emile and Jane Pecher. She had one sibling Bernard Pecher. Yvette met and married the love of her life James (Jack) Caldwell while he was serving his country in France. After their…

Betty Will Byrd, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She worked at D.P. Kennedy Shirt Factory in Pikeville and Dunlap Shirt Factory for many years. She was a great help to many, taking care of their homes and…

Samantha Eileen Millwood, 56, of Signal Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness. She loved her daughter, Annie, with all of her heart. She also enjoyed her plants, the beach and enjoyed being around people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dandy and Pauline Millwood; and…

Dr. Ernest J. Kelley, Jr. passed away at his home in Alpharetta, Georgia on November 20, 2025. He was 97 years old. When Ernest was 16, he surrendered his life to the Lord and was ordained into ministry in 1947. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a Doctorate from Golden Gate Seminary.…

Anna Mae Hartman, 95, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday morning, November 29, 2025 at her home. She was a member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church where she played piano for over 60 years, and a member of the Cherokee Chapter 301 Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl…

Fredonna Marie Diller Davis, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1940 in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was a member of Trier Ridge Community Church in Fort Wayne. She loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grands. She enjoyed…

Jimmie T. Cash, 92, of Signal Mountain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Jimmie was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, and exceptional cooking. A devoted longtime member of North Hamilton Church of Christ, she cherished attending services and being part of her church family. She had a gift for helping others…