Area Obituaries

Lynn Leland Johnson, 56, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. Lynn was a life long farmer and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He served his community on multiple boards, was a loving husband, father, and uncle, and a friend to all. He was preceded in death…

Dorothy Mae Brown Nix, 61 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, December 2, 2021. Dorothy was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she became an Ordained Evangelist in 2002 under Pastor Beulah Stoudemire. Later she attended and faithfully supported Pikeville Chapel AME Zion Church. She had a special love for God and her family…

Margueritte “Marge” Humble, 95, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at her home. She was a member of the Flat Top Church of Christ. Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Humble; parents, Frank and Lala (Turner) Douglas; granddaughter Jennifer Jenkins; great-grandson Jonathan Dale; brothers, Carl Douglas and Quince…

Juanita Boring, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Pikeville. She was a member of Frostbite House of Prayer. She was the owner/operator of Perfect Edge Hairstyling. Her favorite pastime was spending time with God. She had a love for rescuing animals…

Cyrus Paul Simmons, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, November 26, 2021at home with family by his side. Paul farmed all his life and was the owner and operator of Simmons Grocery for 20 years. He also trained Tennessee Walking Horses for 12 years, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting coins. Preceding Paul in death were…

Randall Bryan Dyer, Sr., age 80, of Hixson, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Randall was born in Pikeville to the late Carl and Flossie Dyer. He was a retired Electrical Contractor. Randall was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Dyer; son, Randy Dyer, Jr., and a sister, Mary Teague. He is survived…

Lexus Marie Sharp, 22, of Pikeville, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lexus attended Wheeler Addition Church of God, and worked as a cashier in retail. Some of her hobbies were drawing, collecting arrowheads, and making people laugh. Preceding Lexus in death were her grandparents, Robert, Sr. and…

Catherine Marie McKee, 77, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. She was born in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, on August 18, 1944, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Schaeffer) Stone. Catherine lived in Spring City since 1990. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing…

Shirley Crawley Makris, 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on November 10, 2021 after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She died peacefully at home with family by her side. Shirley never gave up hope and never stopped fighting; she faced her illness with much courage, which is certainly no surprise to those who knew…

Homer Heard, 91 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, November 13, 2021. Homer farmed all his life and was a truck driver for the Farmers Co-op and the Milk Truck. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and especially taking the kids with him to hunt and fish. He always enjoyed being with his family. Preceding Homer in death…