Area Obituaries

Donna Sue Heard, a beloved resident of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 57. She was known for her deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored spending time with. Donna had a passion for decorating, flowers, and enjoyed the thrill of thrift shopping and yard…

George Thomas Harvey, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. George was a proud Veteran of the US Army and loved to play golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Standefer Thomas and Lavina Elberta Harvey; brothers, Barney and Jerry Harvey;…

Chelsie Cordell Gunby, 30, of Springfield, Tennessee (formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee) died Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, loving mother, and wife. She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Oliver Cordell and Buddy Fisher; uncle, Dewayne Cordell; and aunt, Cynthia Cordell. She is survived by her husband, Jonathon Gunby of Springfield; sons,…

The family is heartbroken to announce the death of their dad, James Howard Brown. He passed away March 23, 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. James was 78, born in Pikeville, Tennessee. He lived most of his life in Dayton, Tennessee where he was a mechanic and business owner of a full-service…

Roger Eston Bedwell, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, March 18, 2024 with his family by his side. Roger loved spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed playing cards, was always having a good time and making people laugh. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew him. Roger…

Bill Moore, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at his home. He attended Pikeville Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was hardworking, generous and tough. He loved the Lord and knew where he was going when he passed. Preceding him in death were his parents,…

Bessie Mae Carter, 88, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, formerly of Winder, Georgia, passed from this life on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born in DeSota County, Arcadia, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Stephen Mihlfeld and Mary Edna Mihlfeld of Climax, Georgia. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Winder, Georgia…

Alvin Brooks Weston, 93, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away in his home on Monday morning February 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Flora Weston; son, Brent T. Weston; daughter, Joy W. Murrell and son-in-law, Audie E. Murrell; brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Alvin, known to most as “Al”, was…

Marcus Jonathan Rollins, 24, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He attended West End Church of God. He was an apprentice substation lineman with Local IBEW #175. He loved hunting and fishing, but most of all his son, Reign, and brother, Logan. Preceding him in death is his father, Jonathan Rollins; brother, Luke…

Bobby “Bob” Dempsey, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edley and Martha Dempsey; and brothers, Rick Dempsey and Donnie Dempsey, all of Whitwell, Tennessee. Surviving him are his wife, Norma Dempsey; sons, Roger (Terri) Dempsey, Joe Dempsey and Randell (Kelley) Dempsey, all…