Area Obituaries

Eleanor Ozetta Joyce Blaylock Angel, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. Eleanor loved her family and grandchildren. She was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church. In the past Eleanor worked at Bledsoe County Nursing Home in the activities department. She always…

Reverend Bill Wolfe Reverend Bill Wolfe, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was the pastor at Lee Station Baptist Church and founder of The House of Hope. He was an employee of Citizen’s Tri-County Bank for 17 years. He lived to serve others and showed Christ’s love to everyone. He…

Patricia Deane (Burke) Hauenstein Williams Patricia Deane (Burke) Hauenstein Williams born October 26, 1945 in Denver, Colorado returned to her heavenly parents September 1, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Born to John Milton Burke and Hester Deane (Stringer) Burke, Patricia grew up in Denver, Colorado where she was a member of the Rainbow…

Gayla Ann Welch, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, August 25, 2025, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ann Welch; and brother, Tracy Welch. She is survived by her children, Angela Smith of Dutton, Alabama and Kevin Boynton of Pikeville; grandchildren, MacKenzie (Joey) McClelland, MaKalyn Hitchcock, Tanner Boynton…

Larry Wayne Smith, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, August 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ann and Lewis Smith; nephews, Stevie Smith and Stevie Lewis; nieces, Jessie Jolley and Crystal Lewis; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Reece. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela Smith of Pikeville; daughters,…

Jeffrey Lamar Henry, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 27, 2025. Jeff’s boundless warmth, infectious humor, and genuine kindness left an unforgettable mark on every heart he touched. His gift for connection was legendary; he could spark a conversation with anyone, anywhere, and make them feel…

Jared Wayne Barker, 41, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. He always was the light in the room. Jared loved his family, friends, traveling, cars, fishing and being in nature. He was employed by Polk Telecommunications. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne Barker; step-grandfather, Raymond Cagle; and brother, Drew…

Eloise Turner, 94, passed from this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born in Bledsoe County on February 23, 1931, to Hoyt and Susie Marie Merriman. She was a faithful member of College Grove Church of Christ, and a resident of the Lusk Community. She was preceded…

Frances Marie Reagan Dunn, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. Frances loved her family and grandchildren. She attended Plainview Freewill Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing the piano, painting, taking care of her flowers, and collecting roosters. Frances was preceded in death by…

M. Bruce DeBord fell asleep peacefully at his home in Pikeville, Tennessee on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 after suffering a sudden hemorrhagic stroke four days earlier. He was 84 years old. Born in Pikeville, Tennessee on June 6, 1941, he was the second child of Samuel Franklin DeBord and Mattie Jane (Martin) DeBord. He was…