Johnny “Wilburn” Simmons, 79, passed away Monday February 26, 2018 at Southern Health System in Winchester. Wilburn was born in Chattanooga on November 8, 1938, the son of the late Arthur and Ruby (Swanner) Simmons. Wilburn lived most of his life in the Brayton Community.  He was formerly employed at Exceptional Enterprises.  He enjoyed watching…

Caroline Stansell, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Saturday, March 3, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith.  She was retired from Erlanger Bledsoe after over 25 years of service. She was a nurse at Sequatchie General prior to that. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vince and Dovie Brock; and sisters, Donna Brock…

Margaret Ruth Johnson, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. She retired from the Bledsoe County School System where she was a cook for over 30 years. She loved working there and was adopted by students and teachers who lovingly called her Granny Margaret. She was an active member of the…

Marjorie Beth Leberman Friedman, 79, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on February 25, 2018. She was formerly of Cody, Wyoming and Las Vegas, Nevada, originally from Hamburg, New York. No public services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial Tributes in honor of Beth to St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 300, Chamberlain…

Ralph Clark, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a retired logger and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Clark and Gladys Clark; brother, Theron Clark; and sisters, Pearl Jordan and Billie Housley. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Clark…

Judy Wooden, 72, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was a factory worker for many years, enjoyed crocheting, sand art, her flower gardens, and loved animals. Preceding Judy in death were her parents, L.V. and Ersie Keener Davis; brother, Gary Davis. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son Johnny (Renee) Wooden,…

Lawton Simmons, 76, of Pikeville, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Generations of Spencer. He was a member of West End Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ella Mae Simmons; brothers, James Odell Simmons and Robert Greer Simmons. He is survived by his nieces Regina (Corey) Beauregard…

Ruth DeBord Hamby, 90, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at home in Easley, South Carolina. The daughter of the late Anna and Homer DeBord, she was a member of the Greens Lake Road Church of Christ in East Ridge. She was retired from JC Penney. She was preceded in death by…