Betty Suzanne Lemons passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Twice married and widowed, she was the wife of the late James E. Lemons, Sr., and the late 1st Lt. Robert T. White. She is survived by her children Polly Jennings and husband Andy, Dee Hutzell and husband Russ, Marie…

James William Sapp, 86, of Cromona, Kentucky, originally from Pikeville, Tennessee, passed from this life at home among family members on Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was born at Tip Top in Bledsoe County on July 15, 1926. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War aboard the USS Pittsburgh, USS Roanoke,…

Amanda Carlene Reece, 28, of McMinnville passed away Thursday evening, July 19, 2012, at her home in McMinnville. She was born August 3, 1983 in Nashville to James Herman and Connie DeLong DeBord. She was preceded in death by her father, James Herman DeBord; brother, James William DeBord; niece, McKayla DeBord; grandmother Wylowdean Pierce; and…

Sandra Gail Holland, 67, of Pikeville died Monday, July 16, 2012. She was a member of Pikeville Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Mary Ross; brothers, Teddy, Gary and Houston Ross. She is survived and will be missed by her husband, Wenton Holland; daughter, Shea Swafford, both…

Freddy Ray Dodson, 60, of Spencer, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Son, William Caleb Dodson; parents, Arvil and Enola Dodson; and brother, W.C. Dodson preceded him in death. Survivors include wife, Diana Dodson of Pikeville; daughter, Amanda Dodson of Pikeville; sons, Lucas (Rachel) Dodson of…

Winona Faye Prater, 87, of Pikeville passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie V. Prater; daughter, Deborah K. Smith; and 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived and will be missed by her children, Treva Beasley, Benny Prater and Wayne Prater; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several…

June L. Kelly, 74, of Luminary died July 11, 2012 in an area hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Miss. June, also known as the Chicken Lady, was very active in the Luminary Volunteer Fire Department. She is the daughter of the late Arvid and Myrtle Olsen of Fargo, Nevada. She was also preceded…

Alfred Holland. 82, of Pikeville died July 12, 2012 at his home. He was a loving husband and father. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Alfred was a former Fire Chief of the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Dept.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Eva Holland; sister, Marie Gifford; and…

Jimmy Sprouse, 68, passed away on Monday July 2, 2012.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a veteran of the Vietnam War for which he was awarded both the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service. He was a carpenter by trade. He was affectionately referred to as the…