Frances Kathleen Bayless Cook, 93, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away June 19, 2015. Frances was born November 1, 1921. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Leta Bayless, her husband, Bob Cook, and two brothers, A.H. and Albert Bayless; two sisters, Ginnette and Eleanor Bayless. She is survived by one sister, Sue…

Billy Clifton, 77, passed away on June 23, 2015. He was born in Pikeville on January 10, 1938, but lived in Ohio for many years. Preceding him in death were his father and mother, Floyd and Ebbie (Tucker) Clifton; and sister, Elizabeth Alder. He is survived by his wife Eilene; three daughters, Joyce Beyer, Rebecca…

Paul “Sam” Dodd, 69, of Pikeville died June 27, 2015. He was of the Methodist faith and attended Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. He was a veteran and served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a corporal with Tennessee Department of Correction for 22 years. He enjoyed gardening, reading, mechanics, and…

Oliver J. Cordell, 80, of Pikeville, died Sunday, June 28, 2015. He was a member of Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. Oliver was preceded in death by his daughters, Charlotte and Cynthia Cordell; granddaughter, Amanda Hurst Stewart; parents, Joe and Ollie Cordell; and sisters, Bernice McMillen and Edna Oakes. Survivors include his wife, Edna Cordell, Pikeville;…

Rickey H. Gilbert, 58, of Pikeville died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Arivizine Gilbert; sisters, Flora Sue McGuire and Abigail Gilbert. Survivors include special friend, Kim Langston; sister, Robbie Hise; nephew Richard Gibson; and several cousins. Graveside services were June 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Varner…

Loretta Ferguson, 78, of Pikeville died Tuesday, June 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Joe Ferguson; parents, Eskol and Mamie Sims; brothers, Haskle Sims, Vestil Sims and Ivan Sims; and sisters, Martha Brown and Bonnie Harvey. Survivors include her husband, Thomas J. Ferguson of Pikeville; daughters, Dinah Gail Ferguson of…

Samuel Bridgeman, 60, of Pikeville passed away on June 9, 2015. Sammy was an avid Tennessee Vol fan and loved going to the games. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching country-western movies and playing his trumpet when he was in the Bledsoe County High School Band. Sammy was always a friend to everyone. He…

James Terry “Boonie” Thompson, 66, of Pikeville died June 12, 2015.  He was a member of the New Martin Church of God, and formerly of Waterville Baptist in Trion, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Drury L. Thompson; mother, Bobbie L. Trammel; grandparents, John and Grace Trammel. Survivors include his son, James…