This world lost a great man today. Albert Finley George (A.F.), 97, of Pikeville, died Sunday, January 22, 2017. He lived through hard times like today, we can’t imagine. He survived a gun shot at four years old, lost his father at age nine which left him growing up and working hard with his brothers…

Margaret Elizabeth Anderson, 80, of Pikeville, died January 22, 2017. She was a member of Griffith Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Anderson; grandson, Cameron Slate Marsh; parents, Roy & Ova Reece; sisters, Geneva Anderson and Burma Brewer; and, brother, Arlis Reece. She is survived by her children, Joyce…

Henry Clay Swafford, 79, of Pikeville, died at his home, January 16, 2017. He served in the United Sates Army.  Some of Henry’s past times were playing golf, fishing, and coon hunting. Preceding Henry in death were his parents, Sidney Clint and Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Swafford; sister, Dorothy Holloway; brothers, John Paul Swafford and Hollis…

Harold Swafford, 79, of Crossville, died January 13, 2017. He attended Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked 39 years and 8 months at the Crossville Rubber Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Crata Swafford; brothers, Delbert Swafford, Randel Swafford and Curtis…

Thelma Mae Miller, affectionately known as “Cricket,” 92, of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She worked several years with the Bledsoe County School System as a cafeteria worker. Thelma was a member and attended the Cold Springs First Baptist Church and encouraged all her family to be…

Jim Ricketts, 62, passed away January 5, 2017 at his residence in Dayton. Jim was a very devoted man of God. He lived to sing about the one he loved and hoped and prayed that just one more soul would be saved. Jim was a lifelong resident of Rhea County, and a member of Sale…

Jamie Woolcott Fairweather, 65, of Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Wood Presbyterian Home in Sweetwater after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her father, James Woolcott; and mother, Florence Woolcott Booth. Jamie was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. She spent her life helping others,…

Luther “Poppie” Crosby, 83, of Pikeville, died January 5, 2017. He was of the Church of Christ Faith. His parents, Neal and Laura Belle Crosby; brother, Fred Crosby; and sister, Nannie Ferguson preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ruth Crosby, Pikeville; daughters, Connie (Ben) Moyer of Soddy…

Laura Fay Taylor, 80, passed away December 8, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center. She was a native of Spencer and a resident of Murfreesboro. Laura worked as a District Manager at Roses and was of  the Baptist faith. Laura was preceded in death by her father, Eathel Eldridge, mother, Eleanor Simmons Smith; brothers, Corkey “Alan”…

Junior M. Hankins, 77, of Pikeville, died with family by his side Thursday, December 8, 2016. He loved being with his family, gardening, watching football, and playing checkers of which he was once the checker champion of Bledsoe County. Junior was a member of the Shepherd’s Chapel Church. Junior was preceded in death by parents,…