Area Obituaries

Ben Groves, 64, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with our Heavenly Father on the 14th of June, 2024. His sudden passing will continue to be a shock to his family; however, they have joy and happiness knowing he is with the Lord and rejoicing with his mother and father, Jim and Peggy Groves. Ben…

Johnny Franklin (Tre’) Ewton III, 37, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born February 3, 1987 and grew up in Pikeville. Tre’ was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School and went on to graduate with a master’s degree in business administration/marketing from UTC. He worked for Delegator as a…

Faye Cunningham, 86, of the Mooneyham community, died Monday morning, June 17, 2024 at her home. She was a member of Mooneyham Church of God and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Stevie Cunningham; sisters, Margie Bedwell and Joyce Lewis; and brother, Doug Hale. She…

Jeff Blaylock, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, June 21, 2024. He loved fishing and rabbit hunting. He enjoyed helping others and loved to travel. He was a huge Bledsoe County Warrior Football fan and UT Vols Football fan. He rode horses, loved his family and was a kid at heart. He was preceded in…

Gregory Lee Hale, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Greg was of the Christian faith and loved his family and fur buddy, Chico. Greg worked for BCCX for 12 years. He was a unit manager and loved the people he worked with as…

Zion Elizabeth was born into the loving arms of her parents, Chris and Jessica Frady Brackins. She was the cherished answer to years of heartfelt prayers and unwavering hope and faith. Zion filled the lives of her parents and family with joy, anticipation, and an unmeasurable love that will forever remain in our hearts. Though…

William Chad Sherman, 38, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend to many. Chad never met a stranger or parted ways without a hug and saying “I love you.” Chad loved his friends and family.…

Mrs. Margaret Ann Davis Vize, 90, passed away Wednesday May 8, 2024 at NHC of Sparta, Tennessee. She was a New York State native, Spencer, Tennessee resident and formerly resided in Pikeville, Tennessee, born on January 8, 1934, to the late Rush O. and Olive N. Flanagan French. Margaret loved to read, play cards, travel,…

John Wesley Tollett, Jr., 66, of Cookeville, Tennessee died Sunday, May 26, 2024. John was born April 20, 1958 in Cookeville.  His prior residence was Pikeville, Tennessee, then recently resided back in Cookeville. John is the son of John Tollett and Mary Ruth Angel Tollett. He received a Bachelor Degree in Business from Tennessee Tech.…

Canaan Lee George, went into the arms of Jesus, Monday, May 27, 2024. He was loved by all those that knew him. He always greeted everyone with a smile and captured the hearts of everyone he saw. The impact he made on this world will never be forgotten. He was surrounded by love everyday of…