Area Obituaries

Wayne Doyle Hilton, 77, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed old cars, trains and golfing. He was employed by the Railroad for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee and Ardith Marie Stubblefield…

Ellis Ethbert Grant, 78, of Lewis Chapel Mountain, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith, and a loving husband, daddy, papaw, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Bessie Grant; brothers, Darvin and Leon Grant; and son-in-law, Bobby Stewart. He…

Flavius Allen Barker, 94, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born in the family home.  He and his brother, Glenn, worked the family farm as very young boys, while their father worked long hours in his business in town.  He spent his adult life in the home he and his…

Donald Ray Sims, 52, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was a loving son and father. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Sims; and stepfather, Bobby Sims, Jr. He is survived by his children, Justin Ray (Alexis) Sims, Zachary Devin (Carlie) Sims and Lora Ashley Sims; brother, Bobby…

Bobby Joe Smith, Jr., 63, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a Veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe Smith, Sr. and Mary Edith Teeters Smith; grandparents, Parker and Alice Teeters, Floyd and Leona Smith; nephew,…

Maria Lindeman, 70, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at NHC Sequatchie. Maria was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She loved animals, crocheting, beadwork, watching hummingbirds, and spending time with her family. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Beatrice Surges; sister, Barbara Surges; and brother, Peter…

Gary  Lee “Hobart” Green, 68, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Gary worked many years as a crane operator for Pete Tipton Crane Rental, James Wilson and S & H Erectors to name a few. He was preceded in death by his father, G.W. Green; and grandparents, Edgar and Ina…

Bertha Ford, 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of the church of Christ and attended both College Grove and Bethel. She was a hard worker, working most of her life in the auto industry before retiring from Dura Automotive. She loved…

Evelyn Childress, 76, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She retired from Dunlap Industries and in her spare time she enjoyed gardening. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Childress; daughter, Lisa Lee; parents,…

Kimberly Dawn Rorex Britt, 50, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. She was a meticulous housekeeper, loved flowers and gardening, was a loving mom, companion and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.J. Rorex and…