Area Obituaries

Darlene F. Lawson Darlene F. Lawson, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, June 1, 2026. She attended Keener Hill Church of God and Christian House of Prayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Lawson; fiancé, Harold Howser; parents, George and Deloris Miller; and precious, spoiled pooches, Bootsie and Poppy. She is survived…

Dolores Irma Yost, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Laurel Brook Nursing Home. Dolores was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints for several years. In the past, she worked 20 years part-time at CVS, and worked in housekeeping in different hospitals and nursing homes,…

  Donna Jean Heard, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at home.   Donna loved spending time with her family, friends, and others. She enjoyed going on vacation, beach trips, watching Mila play ball, and also liked to cook. Preceding Donna in death were her maternal grandparents, Vie Merle and…

Hollis Dennis “Big D” Frazier Hollis Dennis “Big D” Frazier, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side. Dennis was a lifetime member of Mt. Crest Methodist Church and was the founder of Mt. Crest Volunteer Fire Department where he served 45 years…

Carl Thomas “Tom” Hatfield Carl Thomas “Tom” Hatfield, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday morning, May 22, 2026, at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was a teacher, coach, and principal for many years at Hanahan High School in Charleston, South Carolina, and later at Bledsoe County High School and Pikeville…

Kyle Perry “KP” Bailey Kyle Perry “KP” Bailey, 36, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026.  In the past, Kyle attended First Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed running music systems. He enjoyed construction work, liked working on cars, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes, and watching action movies, especially the Fast…

Edna Faye Roberts Edna Faye Roberts, 87, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, to Milton and Elizabeth Thurman Dunn. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charles Dunn, Genevieve Daniel, Clovella Daniel, Joyce Carter, and Daniel Dunn.…

Elaine Neal McKiddy, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born September 26, 1949, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She grew up in Cookeville, where she spent many years caring for others as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of the Church of Christ and relied on her faith throughout her…

Henry Bates Brown Henry Bates Brown, 86, passed into heaven on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Bledsoe County, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Mary Lou Farmer Brown; and siblings, Reva Harris, Joe Brown, Kathern Pelfrey, and James Brown. Henry is survived by his son…

Vernell Edmonds Lamb Vernell Edmonds Lamb, 84, of Graysville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28th in her home. She was a faithful church member. She was a devoted Registered Nurse for 40 years and loved caring for people. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and helping others.…