Area Obituaries

Elizabeth Allison Millard, 85, of Pikeville, died August 18, 2015. She was of the Church of Christ faith, and was a beloved nurse for 60 years. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father and mother, Gordon and Althea Allison; brothers, Charles and Earl Allison; sister Juanita Allison Smith; N. J. Millard. Survivors include her…

Jera Brooklyn Lewis, the infant daughter of Jeremy Lewis and Iantha Mills, of Pikeville, went to heaven on August 21, 2015. Other survivors include her grandparents, Deborah Brock, William Mills, Jean and Jerry Lewis; aunt, Shannon Lewis; cousin, Justin Wooden; great-grandparents, Vance and Tina Brock, and Willie Ruth Mills, all of Pikeville, and Mildred Mills…

Eddie Clyde Curtis, 75, of the Lusk Community in Bledsoe County, died August 20, 2015 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. He was of the Baptist denomination. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph and Ora Mae Roberson Curtis; daughter, Nancy Noblitt; sisters Sylvia St. Clair and Carolyn Roberts.…

Robert C. “Bobby” Sapp, Jr., 90, of Pikeville, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his home. He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Bobby was a veteran of World War II and served in the 276th Field Artillery Unit, and retired from the Tennessee Forestry Department after 30 years. He was proceded in death by his…

Pearl Sullivan, 76, a much loved moma, granny, and great-granny, passed peacefully from this life after an extended illness on August 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Beatrice Sinks Knott; daughter, Carol Johnson; grandparents, Leland and Clara Holland; brothers, Raymond and Randall Sinks.  Left behind to cherish her memory…

James Alan “Jim” St. Clair, 58, of Pikeville passed away Saturday, August 8 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home with his sister by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia Curtis St. Clair, Jimmy St. Clair; grandparents, Ora Mae Curtis, Fred and Belle St. Clair; and brother-in-law, Billy Earl Cox. He is…

Loyd Prater, 82, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He was a member of Frostbite House of Prayer. Loyd was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Faye Prater; mother, Pearl Lee Prater; father, Doc Prater; son, Gary Prater; and brothers Carlos and Lester Prater. Survivors include his children, Stanley Prater, Pikeville, Clayburn (Denise)…

Tommy Myers, 66, of Pikeville passed away on August 8, 2015 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tommy was an exterminator for several years, having worked 25 years in that industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Willard and Florence Elizabeth Myers; three sisters, Margaret Myers, Betty Brown and Dorothy Thomas. Left…

David Aaron Jones, 36 of Pikeville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Aaron’s hobbies were fishing and hot rods. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceding Aaron in death were his maternal grandparents, James E. Angel and Dorthy Cooley; paternal grandparents, Bill and Beatrice Jones. Left behind to cherish his…