Effie Prater Davis, 90, of Dunlap passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Davis; parents, Arthur and Emma Johnson Prater; and sister, Rena Myers. Survivors include her daughters, Treva Dennis and Joann Harmon, both of Dunlap, and Gayle (Ervin) Wright of…

Geneva Collier, 71, of Dayton, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith.  She was preceded in death by parents, J.C. and Della Collier; and sister, Dorothy Poe. Survivors include sisters, Christine (Harold) Goins and Betty Moody, both of Dayton; several nieces and nephews. Services were held February 17 in the funeral…

Judy “Nana” Olinger, 69, of Pikeville passed away at an area hospital on February 7, 2012. She was a dietary cook for the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She was of the Church of God faith. She was born on February 23, 1941 to the late, Albert and Bessie Troglin. She was also preceded in death…

Russell Leslie Frazer, 65, of Spring City, passed away at his residence surrounded by loved ones on February 7, 2012. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly riding his motorcycle. One of his proudest accomplishments was completing his GED at the age of 58. He understood that it just takes grit and determination to be successful. Russell…

Billy Everett, 81, of Pikeville passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 13, 2012.  He was a retired farmer and worked for the Bledsoe County School System as a bus driver for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the New Harmony Church of Christ. He…

Claudia Sue Campbell, 45, of Pikeville died Tuesday, February 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Millwood and granny, Susie Reed. Survivors include her daughter, Jessica Ruis and son Nick Ruis, both of Georgia; granddaughter Peyton Clark; mother Nora Lollis, both of Georgia; two sisters, Tina (Terry) Price of Pikeville; Michelle…

Beulah Lee Cagle, 100, died at her home Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by husband, Woodrow Cagle; parents, Aaron Franklin and Della Tollett Lee; brothers, Frank and Robert Lee; sisters, Helen Lee and Amy Stephenson; and grandson, Franklin Lee Cagle. She…

Brenda Clark Smith, 58, of Pikeville, died Friday, February 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Louise Clark; and brother A.J. Clark. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Smith of Pikeville; daughters, Gale Smith and Tabitha Smith of Pikeville; sister Sue (Marion) Anderson of Decherd. Services were held February 5 in…

James E. Mears, Sr., 74, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 4, 2012. He was a member of  Bethel Church of Christ. He was preceded in  death by his son Rufus Mears. Survivors include his wife of 52-and-a-half years, Joyce Mears; son, Eddie (Donna) Mears of Pikeville; grandchildren Johnathan and Justin Mears, Shandi Edge and Matthew…

Holly Wideman LeJeune was born September 20, 1978 and passed away on January 31, 2012 at her residence. She was 33, a native of Grundy County, and a resident of Roseland, Louisiana.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Diana Cordell; grandmother, Mable Marie Higgins; and uncle, Steve Meeks. She is survived by her…