Betty L. Rains, 84, of Lusk Community in Pikeville passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 in NHC Healthcare. She was a member of Bethel church of Christ, enjoyed cooking for family and friends, had a love for the outdoors which included spending time working with her flowers, and loved to quilt. She was preceded…

Brandie L. Hancock Deweese, 38, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at her home in the Fall Creek Falls Community in Van Buren County. She was born in Dayton on July 22, 1977. She was a member of the Plainview Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Perry Hancock; step-son, Beau…

Vance Allan Crawford, 81, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Dearborn, Mighigan surround by his wife and sons. He was born on October 24, 1934 in Bledsoe County and was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School class of 1953. He was also an avid sports lover; his favorite teams…

Lorraine Brodeur DuBose, 94, of Pikeville, died peacefully, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born August 7, 1921 in Concord, Vermont. She was employed by Pinellas County School System for over 20 years where she loved interacting with the children. She raised her family in Connecticut, Vermont and Gulfport, Florida. Upon retirement, she moved to…

Judy Rash, 69, of Pikeville died Friday, May 13, 2016. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Wilderness Fellowship Church. She was an LPN where she worked at Bledsoe County Nursing Home and Sequatchie County Hospital. She was also the owner of Nursing Systems Staffing Company for 12 years. She was preceded in death…

Marshall Swafford, Sr., 101 of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord May 11, 2016.  Marshall was born and raised, and lived all of his life in Pikeville.  He was a life-long farmer. He raised many cattle and vegetables during his lifetime.  Marshall served as a deacon at Morgan Springs Baptist Church. Preceding Marshall…

Donnie Walker, 75, of Pikeville died Monday, May 9, 2016. He attended Faith Baptist Church and was a retired Post Master for Bledsoe County. He was also a former member of the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Carrie and Lee Walker, and his father, Blake…

Maxine Kerley Smith, 68, of Pikeville, went to be with the Lord May 6, 2016. She was of the Church of God Faith. Maxine loved flower gardening, cooking, cats, and especially her family. Preceding her in death were parents, Emmitt and Martha Kerley Thurman; brothers, Manuel, Bobby, Wayne, and Nathaniel Thurman; sister, Faye Thurman; and…

Bobby Prater, 66, of Pikeville, died Monday, May 2, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Daisy Prater.  Survivors include his wife, Sandra Prater; Pikeville; two sons, Stacy Prater of Chattanooga and Cory Prater of Pikeville; sisters, Thelma Smith, Pikeville; JoAnn (Buddy) Brock, Spencer; Jeanette (Anthony) Austin, Pikeville; Winona (David) Adcock,…