Deborah Ann Wright, 39 of Pikeville, died Saturday, April 15, 2017.  Deborah worked at Bledsoe County Nursing Home as a CNA earlier in her life, but was currently a stay at home mom.     Preceding Deborah in death was her father, Bobby Wright. Survivors include her children, Madison Bailey Rhea Keener and Benjamin Kane…

Mary Elizabeth Standefer, 83, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Mary was a member of First Southern Baptist Church and was a Registered Nurse serving several years as administrator of the local hospital and nursing home. She and husband, Fred, were owners of Standefer Pharmacy. Preceding Mary in death were her husbands, Fred Standefer…

Georgetta Wyatt, known to many as “Nanna G,” 61, of Pikeville, died Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ. She worked for 40 years in the nursing field and was an active member of the American Cancer Society. She spent countless hours doing crochet and needlework and loved…

Roger William Lents, 42, of Pikeville passed away on April 8, 2017 at Memorial Hospital Chattanooga. Roger was a longtime resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. He will be forever loved by his family and many friends. Roger was a hard-working provider and a devoted family man who loved and related to…

Norma Jean Young, 78, of Pikeville, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Young; one son, William (Bill) Young; her parents, L.V. and Cecil Seals; and brothers, Charles Seals, James Seals and Jackie Seals. She is survived by her brothers, Winfred (Duck) Seals of Spring City…

Cathy Sue Webb, 60, of Pikeville, died Sunday, April 2, 2017. She attended Pikeville Church of God. Cathy was employed at Bledsoe County High School. She was preceded in death by her father, James Summers. Cathy is survived by her husband of 42 years, James Webb; children, Geoff (Tabitha) Webb of Soddy Daisy, Maj. Christopher…

Jacqueline Pugh, 57, of Crossville, died Sunday, April 2, 2017. Jacque attended Central Baptist Church in Crossville and was very active and passionate in the Invitation Ministries by Redemption Church. She loved antique shopping and gardening and was a huge Alabama fan. Preceding Jacqueline in death were her second parents, George and Willene Morgan; grandparents,…

Mike Laverne Parker, 61 of Pikeville, died Sunday, March 26, 2017.  Mike was an outdoors person.  Mike was a logger for many years.  He enjoyed gardening and watching the birds.  Mike attended Pikeville Church of God. Preceding Mike in death were his parents, L.V. and Hazel Givens Parker; brother, Jeff Parker. Survivors include his wife…

James William Cooke, Jr., 73 of Pikeville, died Friday, March 24, 2017. Jim was in the United States Navy for four years and served as a United States Capitol police officer for 23 years. He was a member of several associations including Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #116, Alhambra and Araba Shriners, Sons of the American…

Myrtie Jeanette Clark, 86, of Pikeville, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home. Jeanette was born October 22, 1930 in Bledsoe County to the late Benton Clark and Unice (Brown) Clark. Jeanette lived in Pikeville since 1994, moving there from Hixson. She retired as a waitress from The Downtowner, now known as The Best Western.…