Area Obituaries

Tyler Aitken, 24, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eddie Nieves; great-grandparents, Harold and Mary Lou Langford, Richard and Sarah Farley, and Ruby and Quim Powell; and uncle, Boy Layne. He is survived by…

Rev. Howell Whited, Jr, 74, of Pikeville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2021. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School and later served as pastor for nine years. He served as chairman of the East Tennessee Conference of the Congregational Methodist…

Gregory Lebron Smith, 59, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy  and Alma Clendenen Smith; grandparents, Herman and Nelline Smith and Verner and Hassie Clendenen. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Pat) Smith; uncles, JC (Janie) Smith, Paul (Margie) Smith;…

Grace Eleanor Mitchell, 17, of Dunlap, went to be with Jesus on November 10, 2021. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, a Junior at Boyd Buchanan School, where she was on the Lady Bucs Volleyball team, and played select volleyball for Scenic City Volleyball. She was preceded in death by her…

Betty Grace Long, 79, of Dunlap, passed away November 10, 2021 at her home. She was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known by her family as “Ma”. She had so much love for her family and friends. She was a very special and caring person…

Glenn Blevins, 84, of Whitwell, passed away Saturday morning, November 13, 2021 at his home. He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Lidia Blevins; sister, Juanita Knight; and brother, Harold Blevins.   He is survived by his wife, Peggy Blevins;…

Mary Ann Johnson Smith, 79, of Hixson, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammie and Mary Ellen McClendon Johnson; husband, David Smith; sons, David Frank Smith and Roger Nelson Smith; special friend, Weldon Turner; along with a number…

Raymond Mitchell Kerley, 88, of Dunlap, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 1, 2021 surrounded by family. Mitchell was of the Church of God faith. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and the Reserves for two years. He was retired from Ben Lomand Telephone Cooperative and enjoyed…

JoAnn Gail Owensby Johnson, 57, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at her residence. She was loved by all who knew her, and especially her husband, Terry. She had a contagious laugh, was a happy person and will be missed greatly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hershel…

Zora Jean “Jeanie” Mosley Hollis passed quietly in her sleep on Monday, October 25 at the age of 90. Jeanie was a life-long resident of Sequatchie County and a faithful member of the church of Christ. She loved her family and her spiritual family. She was known for her cooking and her artistic abilities. When…