Eddie Coller, 56, of Dunlap, died Friday, February 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Alberta Collier. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Hicks Collier of Dunlap; daughters, Tae (Justin) Travis, Pikeville, Christy (Allen) Cooper, Dunlap, and Nichole Swafford, Dunlap; grandchildren, Morgen and Madison Roberts, Shelby and Jackson Travis, Leslie and…

Betty Sue Baker, 72, of Lusk Community in Pikeville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Sarah Smith; sister, Willie Mae Hazelton; and brother, Sonny Smith.      She is survived by her husband, Hugh Baker; six daughters, Beverly (Bryan) Suarez of Soddy Daisy,…

Jessie Louella Lawson Akin, 86, of Dayton, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was a longtime resident of Rhea County who worked at Oyster Corporation for many years. She was a member and very active in the Dayton Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by husband, James Earl…

Shirley Jean Mabry, 77 of the Luminary community passed away on January 25, 2015. She was of the Lutheran faith. Shirley loved to read and listen to music. She was a CNA and a certified caregiver.  She was born in Vandalia, Missouri, to the late Clifford and Frances Mabry. She was preceded in death by…

Donald Robert Gadd, 85, of Pikeville passed away on January 23, 2015. He was a member and attended Brayton Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a sheet metal worker with the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100. One of his favorite pastimes was spent working on cars.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Gadd;…

James Gordon Gore, 70, of Pikeville, passed away on January 23, 2015.  James was employed both with Sells Building Supply and London’s Furniture for several years. He enjoyed fishing, taking walks, and riding four-wheelers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nellie Gore; and two brothers, Ray and Clarence Gore. Left behind…

Lester “Sonny” Joyner, 57, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 25, 2015. He was a bricklayer by trade. Lester enjoyed working puzzles and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Eugene Joyner, Sr. and Margaret Joyner; and a brother. Roosevelt Joyner. Left behind to cherish…

Wilma Moore Newberry, 87, of Dunlap passed away Monday evening, January 19, 2015 at the Soddy-Daisy Nursing Home. She was of the Church of God faith.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Sophie Moore; sister, Ramah Boyd; brother, Ralph Eugene Moore; and nephews, Jimmy and Terry Boyd. She is survived by…

Reva S. Troglin, 75, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. Reva was a hairdresser and owned Reva’s Beauty Bar for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Troglin; parents, Samuel and Irene Simmons; and brother, Waymon Cox. Survivors include daughters, Sherry…

Carlos (Puddy) Turner, 84, of Cookeville passed away on January 20, 2015 at his residence. Funeral service was held Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville.