William Swafford, Jr
William G. Swafford, Jr., 97, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1915 in Pikeville to William G. Swafford Sr. and Gertie Kelly Swafford. In 1923 Bill’s family moved to Chattanooga. After he graduated from Central High School. he went on to run the print shop at Standard…
Read MoreJackie Moody
Jackie Moody, 68, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was a member of Highway 28 Church of God. He served Bledsoe County as a former tax assessor and county executive. Jackie was preceded in death by parents, Beecher and Edith Moody; and brother, Charles Moody. Survivors include his wife…
Read MoreMarie Taylor
Marie Taylor, 60, of Spencer, died Thursday, April 11, 2013. She was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Survivors include three daughters Donna Taylor, Melissa (Jeff) Lee both of Spencer and Lorena Taylor of Pikeville; son Donnie Taylor of Pikeville; five grandchildren; sister Jean Haley and brother Lloyd Frederick of Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. Services…
Read MoreRhubert Blake Roberson, Sr
Rhubert Blake Roberson, Sr., 93, of Pikeville died on April 9, 2013. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during WWII and saw active duty in England, France, and Germany. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, playing harmonica and fiddle, and operating his ham radio, which he used to speak to people throughout…
Read MoreMary Ann Seals
Mary Ann Seals, 78, of Pikeville died Saturday, April 6, 2013. Preceding her in death was her husband, Herbert Lee Seals; daughter Debra Ann Seals; sister Ruby Roberts; brothers Dan, Nelma and York Dunn. Survivors include daughters Carolyn (Ronald) Gilbert of Cookeville and Michelle Seals of Pikeville; son Eddie Lee (Debbie) Seals of Pikeville; eight…
Read MoreDonal Fisher, Sr
Donal Fisher, Sr., 84, of Pikeville died Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was a member of Griffith Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jo Nell Fisher; two sons Donnie Fisher and Denton (Denise) Fisher of Pikeville; four grandchildren, Rob, Stacey, Barrett, and Savannah Fisher; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.…
Read MoreDorothy Ann Farmer (nee DeBord)
Dorothy Ann Farmer (nee DeBord), 77, passed away on March 29, 2013. She was born in Lee Station on September 12, 1935. She was the beloved wife of William for 59 years; dearest mother of Patricia (Stephen) Cartwright, Ben (Elizabeth) Farmer, William Bradley (Sylvia) Farmer, and Jeffrey Farmer; loving grandmother of DeAnne, Ken, Andrew, Joshua,…
Read MoreCharles Essex
Charles Essex, 69, of Pikeville passed away on Thursday April 4, 2013. Charles was a Baptist by faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army who enjoyed farming and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Essex; mother and step-father, Ethel and Leo Crandell; brothers, Henry, James…
Read MorePauline Collins
Pauline Young Collins, 65, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Hale Young; and three brothers, Tommy, Bobby and James Young, all from Pikeville. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gene Collins; her four children, Monica (Mickey)…
Read MoreMary Rose McFarland Angel
Mary Rose McFarland Angel, born June 16, 1916 to Raney Netter and Ada Mae Smith McFarland in the Griffith community of Bledsoe County, went home to be with her Savior on April 4, 2013. She was residing in Bryan Texas at the time. Mary’s love for nature started on her 13th day of life when…
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