Dennis Laverne Lee, 71, passed away at his home in Spencer on February 25, 2015. He was born May 24, 1944, Concord, graduated from Farragut High School, 1961 and served in the US Army in Fairbanks, Alaska. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, 1972 and worked in sales at Xerox, Knoxville. He retired from…

James Harold Holloway, 81, of Pikeville passed away on February 24, 2015. Harold was born June 5, 1933 to the late Noland and Idell Holloway. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Upon his return from the service, he worked at Vindales, contracting and construction…

James Stanley “Buddy” Harris, 80, of Pikeville passed away on February 28, 2015.  He was a brick mason by trade. He loved to watch football and listen to the Edmons family play Bluegrass. He was  born in Chattanooga on April 27, 1934 to the late, George W. (Ethel) Harris. He was preceded in death by…

James Harold Holloway, 81, of Pikeville passed away on February 24, 2015. Harold was born June 5, 1933 to the late Noland and Idell Holloway. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Upon his return from the service, he worked at Vindales, contracting and construction…

Betty Elliott, 88, of Pikeville, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia, died at her home Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Elliott, Sr. Survivors include daughter, Bonnie (Ray) Burden of Pikeville; granddaughter, Lani Burden of Acworth, Georgia; brother, Jack Gilman of Acworth Georgia; sister, Belle McKleskie of Atlanta, Georgia. A…

Russell Wilburn, 82, of Crossville, died Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was the former owner of Country Cupboard Store. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Lydia Wilburn; siblings, Darrell Wilburn, Penny Allen, and Johnny Wilburn. He is survived by seven children; sisters, Lavergne Wilson of Malden, Missouri, Ginger Garcia of Clarksville,…

Frances Wade Robinson, 74 of Spencer passed away on February 13, 2015. Frances was of the Pentecostal faith. She helped others in their last moments as a Hospice Care Nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Robinson; sons, Steven and Jimmy Robinson; brothers, Johnny and Danny Driggers; and her parents, Leroy and…

Royce Leonus Pruitt, 58, of Pikeville went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. His favorite pastime was working on lawnmowers and weedeaters. He also was a UT fan as well as a Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty…

Joyce Ann Houston, 62, of Pikeville passed away, surrounded by all those that loved her, on February 13, 2015. She was of the Methodist faith. She served as Director of Senior Services at the Bledsoe County Senior Center for several years. She was an avid animal lover, particularly her dogs. She also liked flowers. Joyce…

Wilma Bernice Givens, 78, of Pikeville passed away on February 14, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Rhea County. She was a lifetime member of the West End Church of God. She loved to garden, watch Nascar racing, and UT Football. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Buster” Givens; mother, Martha…