Vera Reagan, 94, of Pikeville died Sunday, November 10, 2013. She was a charter member of Sampson Freewill Baptist Church and wrote the Sampson community news for The Bledsonian-Banner for numerous years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Reagan; son, Leon Reagan; parents, Isom and Fannie Evans; sisters, Lora Swallows, Artis Bickford…

Landon Lawson, 61, of Pikeville passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2013. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Brock; and grandparents, Susie and Clifford Brock. He is survived and will be missed by his brothers, William Lawson and Kenneth Lawson, both of…

Ruby L. Reece, 91 of Pikeville, died Wednesday morning October 30, 2013 with family at her bedside. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in the Melvin Community., She was preceded in death by her parents Bryant and Mattie Hedgecoth; children Charles Homer, James Wendell and Jerry (Duck) Reece; granddaughter Lacee Reece; and three…

Luther T. Hinds, 76, of Crossville, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Cumberland Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Guy Hinds and Martha (Pritchett) Hinds Buck; step-father Gordon Buck; and two sisters Clata Thiel and Sonnie Ledbetter. He is survived by his wife Edith Elizabeth (London) Hinds; daughter Lisa Hinds; four…

David Lynn Ward, 51 of Pikeville passed away on October 20, 2013.  He was of the Baptist faith. David owned and operated Ward’s Appliance Repair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dimple Jean (Moody) Ward; and a brother, Daniel Howard Ward. David is survived and will be missed by his siblings,…

Ivan C. Walling, 65, of Pikeville, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at his home. He was a United States Marine Veteran, serving in Vietnam. His parents, Willie Walling and Sophia Groves Harvey, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Linda Walling of Pikeville; son, Jason Walling and wife Candace of Pikeville; sister…

Richard T. Swafford, 70, of Portland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2013 at his home. He was born in Pikeville to Tom Sam and Kathryn Eugenia Day Swafford. He lived most of his adult life in Cleveland, Gallatin and Portland.  Richard was a diehard Republican and was passionate in politics. In his spare…

Eva C. Roberson, 93, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Life Care Center of Rhea County. She was born April 13, 1920 to parents Sam and Josie Swafford. Mrs. Roberson was a member of Rockfort Church of Christ and was a laundress for over 45 years. She was preceded in death by her…

Bonnie Martin, 70, of Pikeville died Sunday, October 27, 2013. Her husband, Johnny Martin, preceded her in death. Survivors include son Michael (Rebecca) Martin of Kingston, Georgia; grandchildren Austin, Bailey and Carson. Services were held October 30 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Wolfe and Minister L. J. Reel officiating. Burial was in…