Irvin John Danley
Irvin John Danley, 71, of Pikeville passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. Known to everyone as “John” or “Chief,” he will be greatly missed. A retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, John served his country proudly and loved his 22 year military career. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. John…
Read MoreBurma Young
Burma Young, 81, of Owensboro, Kentucky died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Heartford House. She was born in Pikeville, Tennessee. Burma was a loving and dedicated homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, ceramic dolls, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burma loved spending time with family…
Read MoreMildred “Christine” Ewton Turner
Mildred “Christine” Ewton Turner, 90, of Bledsoe County, passed away December 4, 2014. Mrs. Turner was a loving wife, devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, Brown L. Turner; parents, Grady B. and Lora Austin Ewton; daughter, Marilyn Turner Webb; grandson, Corey Webb; and brother, William “Reece” Ewton.…
Read MoreBilly “Ike” Swafford
Billy “Ike” Swafford, 59, of Crossville died Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and the owner of Swafford Contracting, LLC. Ike was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis “Gid” and Manza Swafford, and sister, Holly Anderson. Survivors include wife, Dinah Reel Swafford, Crossville; son, Kyle Swafford, Pikeville; step-children,…
Read MoreMildred Maddox
Mildred Jean Maddox, 68, of Dayton Mountain, died Monday, December 8, 2014 in Dayton. She was born on October 27, 1946 in Dayton to Ola Cecil Harris and the late Sallie Pauline (Henderson) Harris. She was also preceded in death by her brother Jerry Cecil Harris. Mildred was a resident of Rhea County most her…
Read MoreBillie Rae Housley
Billie Rae Housley, 78, of Dayton died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Life Care Center of Rhea County in Dayton. Billie was a longtime resident of Rhea County and a member of Morgan Springs Baptist Church. She was a talented singer and songwriter. She was retired from Rhea Medical Center. She also loved to entertain,…
Read MoreBonzella Burgess Cook
Bonzella Burgess Cook, 80, died peacefully at her home on October 28, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born at the home of her grandmother, Sophie Hale Wyatt, in Winesap Community to parents George Alan and Minnie Alice Wyatt Burgess. She was premature and born during a snowstorm. Bonzella was known for being strong…
Read MoreCarol Bodie Brewer
Carol Devota “Bodie” Brewer, 68, of Pikeville, died Saturday, December 6, 2014. Bodie was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brewer; parents, John H. and Evelyn Brown Smith; sisters Carolyn Reed and Judy Cummings; sister-in-law, Brenda Smith; special friend Alf Rogers; niece Diane Reed Freeman. Survivors include brothers, Ridley (Martha) Smith, Jerry Smith, Ronnie…
Read MoreJamie Elizabeth (Simmons) Dunn
Jamie Elizabeth Dunn, 82, of Pikeville passed away on December 2, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary FWB Church. She enjoyed bird watching, flowers, and gardening. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelma Dunn; three brothers, James, Joe, and Arlis Simmons; and…
Read MoreEli Wooden, Jr
Eli Wooden, Jr., 72, of the New Harmony community in Pikeville died Friday, November 28, 2014. As a man of God, he was a member of Summer City Church of God. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Wooden;…
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