Area Obituaries

Juanita Bickford, 76, of Pikeville died Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was a member of West End Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Emma Brock; daughter, Tina Gail Ledford; and brother, Charles Brock. She is survived by her husband, Otis Monroe Bickford of Pikeville; children, Kathy (Phillip) Ledford…

Claude P. Smith Sr., 92 of Pikeville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was a member of the Pikeville Church of God. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Eddie Clyde Smith; infant grand-daughter, Donna Gail Smith; brothers, Fred, J. L., Hollis, James C., and Clyde Smith;…

Peyton Callis Schutt born June 12, 2010 went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 3, 2016. He attended Pikeville Church of God. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Callis Jordan. He is survived by his mother, Teresa Jordan; dad, Wayne Schutt; brother, Ash Jordan; sister, Maddyn Schutt; aunt, Linda Marie…

Jack Harlon Hogan, 79, passed away from this life suddenly Thursday night, November 3, 2016. He was born in Davidson, Tennessee, but grew up in Bogart, Georgia, a small town that he loved near Athens. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 1959, where he played varsity basketball for four years. To help pay for college,…

Garabed “Garo” Nourijan Demerdjian, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Garo was a renowned designer and craftsman of hand-made, high-end, custom gold and silver filigree jewelry. He was born in Jerusalem in January of 1929. He attended primary school, Brothers’ College, and then a gold and…

Mildred Capps Blackwell, 78, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away in her home on Friday, September 16, 2016. She was born in Bledsoe County on October 2, 1937 to George and Valerie Capps. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, George and Valerie Capps; and her husband, Bill Blackwell. She is survived by her…

Stephen David Spicer passed away on August 30, 2016. He was born October 14, 1969. He leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Jackie, and two step-children, Tammie Pierce and Johnny David Key and their families, all of Clarkrange. He also leaves behind his mother, Janet, of Pikeville, and 12 brothers and sisters and their…

Murtie Marie Lewis, 89, of Pikeville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday September 17, 2016. She was a former employee with the Bledsoe County Schools where she worked as a substitute teacher. She enjoyed reading her Bible, teaching children, working crossword puzzles, and writing music and poetry. Murtie was of the Church…

Lessie “Sammie” Hankins, 81 of Pikeville, passed away  Monday, September 19, 2016. She worked as a nurse technician at Vanderbilt Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ethel Meredith. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Hankins of Pikeville; and sisters, Claytie Dillworth of Spring Hill; and Faye Meridith of Gallatin.…

Thomas A. Farmer, 76, of Pikeville, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at his home. Tom was a lifelong resident of Bledsoe County and attended the Pikeville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Virginia Farmer; and his wife, Sara. He is survived by his sister, Virginia W. Farmer,…