Marie Eldridge Lee, 83 of Dayton died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Courtyard in Dayton. She was born February 18, 1928 in Monterey, to the late Joe and Emma Sue (Lawson) Eldridge. She was also preceded in death by her husband Dennis Elijah Lee. She was a graduate of Cumberland County High School, class…

Mary Juanita Hawk, 60, of Parrottsville, passed away, Friday, November 18, 2011. She was an employee of Con Agra for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. W. and Lillie Mae Suggs; three brothers, Don, Charlie and Bill Suggs.  She is survived by her husband Phillip Hawk of Parrottsville; daughter, Kimberly…

Otis Smith, Jr., 79 of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.  He was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren Wyatt and Kylie Rollins. Survivors include his wife of 59 years Allene Smith of Hixson; daughter Rhonda Smith of Chattanooga; Ronnie (Eva Jo) Smith of…

Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 84, of Pikeville, died Monday, November 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Byrd. She is survived by her husband of 60-plus years, Lowell Smith; one daughter, Beverly (Eddie) Manus of Pikeville; one sister, Lorene Townsend of Pikeville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Kim and Paul…

Jerry Wenton Putnam, 62, of Pikeville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 after a battle with a rare blood disease. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandpa. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 16 years,…

Louise “Tiny” Hale, 79, of Dayton, died Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Hale; sisters, Hazel Campbell and Marie Johnson; and brothers Buddy and Junior Cornett. She is survived by a daughter, Helen Angel of Dayton; sons Rickey Hale and Frank Hale, both of Dayton; three grandchildren; a…

Ray Brown, 30, of Pikeville died Monday, November 14, 2011. He is survived by his parents Roy and Phyllis Brown; and sister Tonya Brown, all of Pikeville. Services are being held Thursday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Jimmy Jewell officiating. Burial will be in Summer City Cemetery. Online…

Belle Beasley, 78, of Mooneyham, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011. She was a member of Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by sisters, Nallie Keener, Elleen Mooneyham and Loretta Roberts. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kender Beasley; daughters, Gloria (Bobby) Scott of Spencer; Tammy (Griff) Anderson of Florida;…

Flo Ann Akins, 84, of Pikeville, died Monday, November 14, 2011. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceding her in death were her parents Mance and Nanie Akins; sisters Dorothy Dotson and Margaret Gunther; brothers, Gordon “Red,” Norman and Carl Akins. Survivors include sister Mattie Solomon of Soddy Daisy; brothres Johnny (Peggy) Akins of Murfreesboro;…

Carl Rodger Vaughn, 75, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lillian Milliron Vaughn; two sons, Dewayne (Patty) Vaughn of Lebanon; Darryl Vaughn of Pikeville; five grandchildren, Adam, Eric, and Jessica Vaughn of Lebanon, Ethan and Amber Vaughn of Pikeville; brother, Kenneth (Nadine) Vaughn of Crossville;…