Area Obituaries

Charles Clayton Dye, 30, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Carlene Dye; and nephew, Nick Jones. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Jones Dye; parents, Anthony and Charlene Dye Britton; children, Justin Sims, Ashley Sims, Devin Sims,…

Sammy Joe Austin, 83, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mr. Austin was born in Whitwell, Tennessee, but lived the majority of his life in Rossville.  He was very talented with woodworking, could build and repair anything, and absolutely loved decorating the house exterior for holidays. He was preceded in death by…

Charles Michael Wood, infant son of Charles and Lana Wood, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Brian and Susan Hillis, Lilburn, Georgia; paternal grandparents, Charles and Donna Wood, Dunlap; aunts, Cristi, Masha, Katya, Anya, Ksenya; and uncles, Sasha, Alex, Vasya, Trevor Hillis, and Justin…

Robert “Bobby” Wayne Stewart of Sweetwater, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 52. He was a member of Murray’s Baptist Church and was a longstanding employee at Tire Pro Ag Central in Athens. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Sue Stewart; and two nephews. He is…

Deborah “Debbie” Loena Tate Lewis, 71, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed life and loved to travel with her husband, Jerry. She was preceded in death by her…

Clara Fernandez, 62, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday morning, September 25, 2021 at her home. She and her husband were owners of Ed and Eddy’s Garage. She is survived by her husband, Eduardo Fernandez; two daughters, Yanette Rodriguez, Miami, Florida and Maivi Fernandez, Dunlap; son, Eduardo Fernandez Jr.; four grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Venega, Dunlap,…

Simon Reese Stewart, 78, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Birmingham VA Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Corine Stewart; three brothers, Landon, Wilkie, and Foster Stewart; two sisters, Lena Stewart and Rosa Cleo…

Nancy Jean Duncan Rider, 66, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away September 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was a vivacious and caring person who deeply loved her family. She was most proud of her work as a long-distance truck driver. She was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.…

Billy Gerald “Bill” Layne, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church. He was a loving father and Papal and was known by many as “Uncle Bill”. He was a 1965 graduate of Sequatchie County High School where…

Rosa Cleo Hobbs, 72, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Corine Stewart; brothers, Landon, Wilkie, and Foster Stewart; and sister, Lena Stewart.   She is survived by her two…