J.L. Kerley, 75, of Pikeville passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2013.  He was an outdoorsman, loved his dogs and cats, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. J.L. was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil (Vanwinkle) Kerley; parents, Leonard and Janie (Walker) Kerley; and sister, Emma…

Jeanette W. Flanders, 77, of Lecanto, Florida, passed away Nov. 17, 2012, at her home.  A native of Marlboro, New Hampshire, she was born October 9, 1935, to Floyd and Mildred (DeForge) White, one of 10 children. Jeanette was a lab technician for American Optical in Keene, New Hampshire, and married her late husband, Quentin…

Dean Clifton, 81 of Pikeville passed away on Sunday March 10, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and when able had attended Cold Springs Baptist Church. Dean worked as a janitor in a local restaurant for many years. He enjoyed fishing and working puzzles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and…

Henry M. Britt, 80, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness.  Henry was born October 13, 1932 in Bledsoe County and was the son of the late Eskill and Nellie (Reece) Britt. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Henry worked as a…

Mildred Smith, 80, of Pikeville passed away on Sunday March 3, 2013.  She was of the Baptist faith. Mildred was a member of the Cold Springs Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mildred loved to square dance and go shopping at flea markets. But she was happiest when she was caring…

Alberta Collier, 91, of Pikeville died Friday, March 1, 2013. She was a charter member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Alberta was preceded in death by husband George “Bill” Collier, Jr.; parents Parker and Florence Mooneyham; sister Minnie Helen Bedwell; brothers N.J., Clifton and Creed Mooneyham. Survivors include daughter Sandra (Steve) Haston of Pikeville; sons…

Hattie Jo Worthington, 86, of Pikeville, died Monday, February 25, 2013. She was a member of Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Worthington; sisters Jean Gonda, Wilma Mitchell, Annie Mae Taylor, Juanita Holmes, Lela Troglin, and Kay Evans; brothers Charles and Clyde Mitchell. Survivors include two…