Area Obituaries

Howard Lee Little, 96, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Howard loved his family and grandchildren. He was a 1947 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, member of Pikeville Church of Christ, served as Pikeville City Alderman eight years, Pikeville City Mayor four years, and was a Mason for 56 years. He…

Patricia Kay Vandergriff Holloway, born July 24, 1959, passed away at her home in Pikeville, Tennessee on February 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Roy “Pop” and Shelby Jean Vandergriff; and her grandparents, Lee and Lennie Narramore, and Estill and Edith Vandergriff. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Wayne…

Betty Sue Ewton Wooden, 76, went home to be with her Lord at Erlanger Bledsoe Thursday, January 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She loved the Lord and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Eva Dean Harmon Ewton; sister, DeLois Briglia; brothers, Waymon Sr., Jerry and Jimmy…

Katie Everett Tomlinson, 88, of Walden’s Ridge, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 23, 2025. She graduated Bledsoe County High School in 1954. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Okinawa, Japan; a member of the Eastern Star in Niceville, Florida; a member of the Disabled American Veteran Auxiliary in Crestview, Florida, where she served…

Max Swafford, 95, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was a member of the VFW.  He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed fishing, mowing his yard and watching the Atlanta Braves. He…

Ruth A. Frady Oakes Essex, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee peacefully completed her life’s journey on Friday, January 24, 2025 at her home with her children by her side. She was a loved momma, ma ma, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to six generations of her family as well as so many people she encountered…

Debbie Durant, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was a former employee of Taft Youth Center and an employee of Bledsoe County Correctional Complex.  She loved watching her grandchildren play football. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ace and Shelba Eldridge; and two brothers, George and Jimmy Cody. She…

Beecher Lee Rogers, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 12, 2025. Beecher loved his family and grandchildren, enjoyed playing music, and like to fish. He was a preacher for many years and loved to share the word with people. Beecher preached in many churches, and retired from…

Emma Jean Noe, 81, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Emma attended Bonham Baptist Church when able, worked in the past as a roofer and with The Salvation Army in Florida. She loved her family, and grandchildren, and enjoyed sewing. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Hul and…

Gladys “Christine” Loveday, 80, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at her residence in Crossville, Tennessee. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and dedicated educator. Born on September 7, 1944, in Pikeville, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Myers and Gladys (Melton) Myers. Christine is survived by her devoted husband, Coye Loveday. She…