HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. — The community of Hamblen County is reeling from the heartbreaking news of the passing of Dennis Chandley, 69, and Diana Chandley, 66, longtime residents of North Morelock Road. The couple tragically lost their lives on October 23, 2025, leaving family, friends, and neighbors devastated.
Dennis and Diana shared ten years of marriage, a decade filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections. Known for their kindness, generosity, and dedication to family and community, they were pillars in their neighborhood, always ready to lend a helping hand and offer support to those in need. Neighbors describe them as individuals whose warmth and compassion left lasting impressions on everyone they met.
The couple’s lives were marked by deep commitment to each other, their family, and their friends. Whether through quiet acts of kindness, shared laughter, or simply being there for those around them, Dennis and Diana enriched the lives of countless people in Hamblen County. Their legacy is one of love, generosity, and community spirit.
Sheriff Chad Mullins and the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office have extended condolences to the Chandley family and encouraged the community to keep the grieving loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
As authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths, the community has been uniting to honor the lives of Dennis and Diana, remembering them not for the tragedy of their passing but for the lives they lived and the love they shared.
The memory of Dennis and Diana Chandley will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew them—a testament to a life lived with care, devotion, and generosity.
“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”