Bernice Pearson Ledford, 71, of Crossville passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at her home. She was born on November 4, 1937 in Pikeville to Ellis Pearson and Velma A. (Smith) Pearson. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.    Pearson was preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Velma Pearson.    She is…

    T.J. Johnson, 77, of Pikeville died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Lizzie Johnson; five brothers Melvin, S.D., Willard, Mitchell and Houston John-son; two sisters Velma Brady and Betty Stafford.    Survivors include two brothers Dennis (Mary) Johnson and Levi…

    Dale Walter Hughes, 65, of the Brayton community died at his home on Friday, April 17, 2009. He was born in Lum, Michigan on November 2, 1943 the son of the late Roy L. Carolyn (Sweatt) Hughes. He was also preceded in death by his son, Devin Hughes; brothers, Donald, Ronald and Tommy Hughes; and…

    Albert Lee Gilbert, 82, of Pikeville died Saturday, April 18, 2009. He attended Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy.    His wife Delma Gilbert preceded him in death.    Survivors include children Judy (Leon) Deweese of Pikeville, Darrell (Sandy) Gilbert of Crossville, Allen Dale (Vickie) Gilbert, Joey Gilbert and Anthony (Amanda) Gilbert of Pikeville; grandchildren Regina,…

    Joseph W. Patton, 79, of Stow, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009.     He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Grace and Joseph A. Patton; and brothers Hugh and Patrick.    He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois; sisters, Martha Frances Hulsey (Buell) of Chattanooga and Ann Elizabeth Patton of…

    Kathy Molonnie Lee, 49, of Kirby Lane in Cookeville passed away Sunday, April 12 at her residence. She was born in Pikeville on June 22, 1959 to the late Charles Frady, and Elizabeth Moon-eyham who survives her of Spencer. She worked as a bank teller in Cookeville.    She is survived by her daughter Chasity Roberts…

    Wanda Bernice Godsey, 62, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Born in Bledsoe County, Godsey was the daughter of the late John Howard and Lenis C. Thurman Hughes. A home-maker, she was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School and was of the Baptist faith.    She was preceded in death…

    Ralph Owen Carman, 98, of the Green Hill Community died Monday, April 6, 2009, at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. He was born on February 7, 1911, in Rhea County, was retired manager of the South Carthage Water Utility District, member of Gath Baptist Church, and served his country with the U.S. Army during World…

    Lisa Faye Thompson, 29, passed away on March 31, 2009 at a local hospital sur-rounded by all those who loved her so much.     She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ernest Brock.    She is survived by her husband Nick Thompson; daughter Alexis Thompson; sister Sherry (David) Smith; nieces Raven and Hannah Smith; parents…

    Joseph W. Patton, 79, of Stow, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009.     He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Grace and Joseph A. Patton; and brothers Hugh and Patrick.    He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois; sisters, Martha Frances Hulsey (Buell) and Ann Elizabeth Patton; daughters, Jane E.…