Area Obituaries

Mitchell Lynn Weir, 73, of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee and attended Cleveland High School where he played football alongside his brother, Ronnie. Mitchell worked as a painter for TVA for many years and served as the business agent for the Chattanooga Painters Local…

Wanda Sue Swafford, 85, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She loved gardening and took great joy in growing beautiful plants and flowers. Her devotion to her family and her faith in God were evident in everything…

Melvin Beecher Smith Jr., 79, of Pikeville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Wheeler Hill, and a 1965 graduate of Bledsoe County High School.  Melvin was a grader operator for over 40 years and was the union steward of Local 917B. …

Opal McPherson, 86, of Pikeville, died Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved collecting antiques from the Depression era. She loved to read and she loved to see the ocean and smell the salt air. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her…

Judson Lawrence “Larry” Lewis, 86, of Pikeville, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Hospice Care Center. He was a faithful Christian man. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America 3967, he served in the U.S. Army, was a member of American Legion Post 66, and also VFW Post 5772. After…

Shirley Ann Reed Fann, 77, of Pikeville, died Friday, June 12, 2026. She was a member of Pikeville Church of God and served as the clerk at Bledsoe County Health Department until her retirement.  She loved the arts and enjoyed creating, painting and crafting.  She was also an animal lover. Preceding her in death were…

Margie Deweese, 89, was called home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born and raised on Cagle Mountain, Margie and her husband lived briefly on Signal Mountain and Chattanooga before settling in Dunlap. An avid gardener, Margie enjoyed growing flowers, particularly day lilies and roses that brought her great joy. Birdwatching, especially blue birds, was a…

Everett Pendergrass, Sr., age 82, of Knox County, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Maynardville Church of Christ. He was a shoe repairman for 65 years and owned Pendergrass Family Shoe Repair for 60 years. Preceding him in death were his son, Everett Pendergrass, Jr.; parents, John…

Elaine Bleasdale, 99, died at her home in Spencer, Tennessee on May 29, 2026. She lived her representation of the American Dream as a stalwart of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1926, she came of age in the Great Depression. She recalled, into her final years, that on December 8, 1941 (the day after the…

  Pat Agee Pat Agee, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home to be with his beloved wife and Lord on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026. Pat married the love of his life, Frances (Sugar) after high school and shared 69 years together. Pat was drafted into the Army and served two years.…