James E. “Jake” Walker, 81, of Pikeville, died Friday, October 30, 2015.  Jake worked several years at Sequatchie Slaughter House. He loved being with his friends and watching the Tennessee Vols. He was preceded in death by parents, Buck and Flossie Walker; brothers, Donnie, Tommy and Avon Walker. Left to cherish his memories are three…

Dalton Chaney, 79, of Pikeville died Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was a Christian man who served his Country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Cora Chaney; sister, Mae-Nell Chaney; brother, Dorsey Chaney; and sister, Ermie Newmans. Survivors include daughters, Catherine Quigley of Charleston, Mary…

Wendell William Agee, 86, Christian, missionary, retired Air Force veteran of 20 years and former business owner of 30 years, went to be with his Lord on October 26, 2015. He will be welcomed with open arms by his parents, John and Ada Agee; his daughter, Sharon Agee; his son, Stephen Agee; and his brothers,…

Mary Ella Melton, 73, of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2015. Mary was of the Baptist faith. Some of Mary’s favorite pastimes were spent collecting Barbie dolls and watching true crime shows on TV. She also loved roses. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lonas and Lillie…

Robert L. “Bobby” Thurman, 62, of the Frostbite Community in Bledsoe County, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2015.  He was preceded in death by parents, Emmitt and Martha Kerley Thurman; sister, Faye Thurman; brothers, Nathaniel, Manuel, and Wayne Thurman. Bobby is survived by sisters, Dolly Cochran of Dayton, Maxine Smith…

William “Bill” W. Thomas, 87, of Pikeville, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Erlanger Bledsoe. Bill was born in Pikeville September 1, 1928 to the late Edwin James and the late Ethel (Hardy) Thomas. He was the owner and operator of Thomas Electric for over 25 years and…

Rebecca Leah Simms, 61, of Pikeville, died Saturday, October 24, 2015.  She was preceded in death by father, David Lawrence Layton. Left to cherish her memories is her son, Brian Simms, Texas; grandson, Darian Simms, Missouri; mother, Shirley Berry Layton, Pikeville; brother, David (Lucy) Layton, Harrison.  Memorial services will be in the Kingdom Hall in…

Jewell A. Rothwell, 71, of Spring City, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville. A lifetime resident of Spring City, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mamie Etherton. Jewell was a homemaker and wonderful cook, always serving great food.  She loved singing gospel songs and studying…

Irvin L. Myers, 85, of Pikeville, died Monday, October 10, 2015. He attended Mt. Della Church of Christ. Irvin was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Rosa Myers. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Myers, of Pikeville; children, Heather (Mike) Evans of Pikeville, Bobby (Angie)…