Marie Bickford Long, 67, of Dunlap, died Friday, February 14, 2014.      Parents Otto and Sarah Bickford; brothers Harley, Charles, Leonard, and Lonnie Bickford preceded her in death      She is survived by sons Kirt (Chassie) Long, Chattanooga, Monty (Jamie) Long, Dunlap; grandchildren, Hank, Jessie, Ava, and Vivian; sisters Verna Cope, Opal Bowling,…

Thomas Victor Swafford, 78, of Pikeville, passed away at his home on February 6, 2014. He was of the Methodist faith.  Tommy graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1953. Five years later he graduated from The University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He served his country in the United States…

Nannie Geneva Henderson, 90, of Pikeville, passed away at an area nursing home on February 6, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Nannie enjoyed sewing, flowers, gardening, and especially cooking for family and friends.  She was born January 8, 1924 to the late Marion and Sally Thurman. Nannie was preceded in death by her…

Geneva Anderson, 84, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 8, 2014. She was a member of the Griffith Church of Christ. Geneva was preceded in death by parents Roy and Ova Lee Reece; and brother Arlis Reece. She is survived by her husband Alton Anderson, Pikeville; daughters Jeanenne Anderson, Dayton, Jenna (Gary) Keith, Murray, Kentucky; sons…

Everet Anderson, 79, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was a member of Griffith Church of Christ, and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Everet was preceded in death by parents Rufus and Josie Belle Anderson; brother A.J. Anderson; sister Dorothy Jean Anderson; and grandson Cameron Slate Marsh. He is…

Dwayne Morris Stone, 72, of Crossville passed away on January 30, 2014 at Cumberland House. He was born on March 10, 1941 in Cumberland County to Harmon and Mattie Scarbrough Stone. He worked as a timber cutter in the logging field. He was preceded in death by his parants; son, Troy Holmes; brother, James Charles…

   Willa L. Lewis, 74, of Grimesland, North Carolina passed away on January 30, 2014. Willa was born on March 11, 1939 in Marion County to  Alonzo and Edith Cagle Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Edward L. Roberts; and one son, Alvin Lewis Jr.       Willa is survived…

Harold Eugene Johnson, 71, of Pikeville passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014.  He was a member and attended the West End Church of God. Harold retired as a manager of the Shipley Basket Factory. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.  He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Henry…

Ruby Smith Gauger, 70, of Spencer, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2014. She attended the Lonewood Baptist Church of Christ. Ruby was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to work in her garden and plant flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband; Thelman D. Gauger, brother;…