Area Obituaries

Dale Lynn Hobbs, 66, of Dunlap passed away at his home Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was of the Church of Christ faith. Hobbs was preceded in death by his father, Carl Edward Hobbs; and his wife, Christine Hobbs. Survivors include his mother, Charline Johnson; children, Clinton Hobbs of Dunlap and Janie (JJ) Daniel of…

Valarie Carol Brown, 45, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She had worked as a CNA, loved UT Football, horses, and enjoyed hunting. Survivors include her son, Thomas Agustus Matney; daughter, Kortney Marie Ann (Bobby Jay) Tucker; parents, Albert Clayton and Carol Ann Hughes Brown; brother, Roy (Sue) Brown of Florida; dear friends, Valinda…

Presiding Elder J.R. Bridgeman, 68, was born March 13, 1950 to the late James and Mary Bridgeman. He transitioned from this earthly life on June 22, 2018. He was a graduate of Cleveland State Community College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a minister of the AME Zion Church…

Donna Faye Johnson Floyd, 54, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away August 6, 2018. She was loved and will be lovingly remembered. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marie Smith Johnson (Bill) Worley, Dunlap, and Arnold Johnson, New Martin Community. She is survived by her husband Den Floyd; sons, Shane Johnson, Darren Walters, Dustin…

Allen Lee Daniel, 50, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, August 18, 2018. He attended church with his family. He was a 1987 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He loved riding his four-wheeler and a good steak dinner. He cherished time with his family and friends, especially his friend, Susan Olinger. He was preceded in…

Mary Effie Wade, 80, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 08, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hobert and Minnie Fann; her husband of 43 years, Frank Wade; one sister, Freida McGee. She is survived by her daughters Teresa Wade, Lori Harris (Tim); one brother Leslie Fann (Shirley); five grandchildren,…

Stephen O’Brian Simmons, 31, passed away, Friday August 3, 2018 in Georgia. He was born in Crossville, Tennessee on May 22, 1987. He attended school in Van Buren, Bledsoe and Fentress Counties. He is survived by his father, Stephen Paul (Vicki Carol) Simmons; mother, Joannie Layne (Jimmy) Davis; brother, Justin Paul Simmons; sister, Madeline (Jake)…

Mavis Newby, 62 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, August 2, 2018. She enjoyed playing games, cards, and listening to all kinds of music. Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Wayne and Nola Mae Summers Newby; daughter, Wendy Newby Goad.    Survivors include her brother, Bobby (Joyce) Newby; son-in-law, Raymond Goad; nephew, Wayne…

Steven “Pooh” “Cowboy” Rena Headley, 52, of Lewis Chapel Mountain, died August 5, 2018, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Steven was a gifted artist; loved dancing, hunting and fishing; never met a stranger; and always told you he loved you. He was employed by Dunlap Stone. A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he…

Doris DeBord, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, August 13, 2018 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ, the Bledsoe County Senior Center, and the Bledsoe County Historical Society. She was a retired teacher of 31 years. She was a graduate of South Fulton High School Class…