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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 8, 2026

Newport attorney Clyde Augustus “Scutter” Dunn died June 4 at age 88. Dunn earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law and spent nearly six decades serving clients in Newport. During his legal career, he also served as county attorney and president of the local bar association. Family and friends gathered June 7 at First United Methodist Church in Newport, where funeral services were held. Burial took place June 8 at Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Newport Theatre Guild.