Sammy Byron Boyd
The Boyd family lost Sammy Byron Boyd on September 15, 2023. He was a retired real estate broker and proud Lakesitean who loved his family, kitties and genealogy. The Bledsoe County native was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Blanche (Simmons) Boyd. He leaves to treasure his memory, his wife of 25 years,…
Read MoreLois Dale Allison
Lois Dale Allison, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at her home. She was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church and a member of the Gideon’s Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lois Blowe. She is survived by her husband, Jim Allison, of Pikeville; children, Mike Allison…
Read MoreHennessee is headliner of Pikeville Fall Festival
Miss Pikeville Fall Festival to be crowned and golf tournament planned County music star, Chris Hennessee, is going to be performing on the Main Street Stage as the headliner for the Pikeville Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7. Other singers and bands taking the stage before his performance are Joe Blaylock, The Last Band, and…
Read MoreSaving a man’s life, never expecting to be repaid
Over 30 years ago, Wayne DeBord, went to a friend’s house and heard a commotion behind the house. Three men were beating the man to death, he said. He saved the man’s life that day, and before he passed away from Leukemia, the man paid DeBord back for saving his life by giving him one…
Read MoreHelen Ozelle Agee Taylor
Helen Ozelle Agee Taylor, 97, of Pikeville, died Friday, September 1, 2023. She attended Faith Baptist Church. She was an elementary school teacher in Pikeville for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Ada Angel Agee; and brothers, Wiley W. (Jewel) Agee, Wendal W. (June) Agee, Carl Len…
Read MoreEtta Evelyn Turner Stephens
Etta Evelyn Turner Stephens, 91, of Pikeville, passed away September 2, 2023. She was born December 27, 1931 in the Lusk community and graduated from Bledsoe County High School. She was the bookkeeper at Stephens Pharmacy after she and her husband, Jim, returned to Pikeville in 1963. She became active in the Chamber of Commerce,…
Read MoreBetty Jean Fortenberry Riggs
Betty Jean Fortenberry Riggs, 63 of Spencer, Tennesssee died Saturday, September 2, 2023. Betty loved her family, loved to cook, enjoyed working out, and taking care of her flower gardens. Betty always had a smile on her face, was an amazing caregiver, always giving her services to others, touched the lives of everyone she came…
Read MoreJohnnie Harwood Hitchcox
Johnnie Harwood Hitchcox passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023 in the care of NHC Dunlap, Tennessee at the age of 93. Johnnie was born on February 11, 1930. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. Johnnie was preceded in passing by her son, Clayton Eugene (Big Boy) Harwood; her husbands, Harold…
Read MoreLeatha Noreen (Wilks) Hildebrandt
Leatha Noreen (Wilks) Hildebrandt passed away at the age of 92 on September 6, 2023 in Pikeville, Tennessee of natural causes. Born April 26, 1931 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, she attended Muskegon Height HS and upon graduation married her sweetheart Don Hildebrandt. She and Don started their family while Don served in the Navy for…
Read MoreJeremiah Swafford
Jeremiah Swafford Jeremiah Swafford, 41, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 6, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a blacksmith and trained horses. He was a loving father and son. He loved his children. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lottie Swafford; and grandfather, Buck Swafford. He is survived by…
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