Area Obituaries

Dionna Amelia Seals (Webb), of Pikeville Tennessee  passed away on February 8th, 2024, in Tallahassee Florida with her daughters by her side. Dionna was a member of the New Harmony Church of Christ. Dionna was a retired beautician. She was born to Arlis Earl and Sybil Clyde Colvard Seals on September 3, 1940. Dionna was…

Alma Stewart James, (b. March 26, 1932, d. February 7, 2024) a lifelong resident of the Brayton Community, Bledsoe County, Tennessee died peacefully surrounded by family at Laurelbrook Nursing Home on the evening of February 7th. She was the twin sister of the deceased, Wilma (Odes) Skiles. Alma was of the Baptist faith. Alma and…

Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee was born February 19, 1940 in Spring City, Tennessee to late Windell Robinson, Sr. and Maude Lee Robinson. Mary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Luther Hollingsworth. They were married on November 16, 1960. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and beloved siblings; Wendell…

J. Stephen Conn, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2024. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Conn and Edna Minor Conn; and siblings, Sarah Wesson, Melody Conn, and Mark Conn. Stephen is survived by his wife, Karen Conn; sons, Gregory…

Willie Grace McMillon Angel passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 89 in Pikeville, Tennessee. She was born on March 30th, 1934, in Evensville, Tennessee, to the late Milton and Lavada Lester McMillon. Her family moved to Bledsoe County when she was a young child where they sharecropped on several…

Constance L.B. Willingham of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away December 26, 2023. Constance was born in Springfield, Kentucky in 1952 to James and Nonearl Brown, and into a loving extended family, building memories with many cousins and close friends. She attended Eastern Kentucky University, becoming a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Constance enjoyed…

Brenda Carol Smith Schoolfield, 76, of Crossville, Tennessee died Monday, February 5, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church where she spent most of her life serving the Lord as a Pastor’s wife and…

Barbara Jane Roberson, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, a 1957 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and a member of the Sunny Side Home Demonstration Club. Barbara loved being with her family, helping at the church, cooking, and sewing. Barbara was a…

Tommy Riggs, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was a member of The Church of God. He, along with his wife, Judy, were the owners of Tommy & Judy’s Service Station on Dayton Mountain. He was a farmer and mechanic and loved mowing the yard. He was preceded in death by…

Patricia Claire Johnson Pope, 93, made her journey to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She departed this life peacefully at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital in Pikeville with Gary and Cathy by her side. Patsy was born on July 7, 1930, to Grover and Mildred Minton Johnson. Many of you may not know this,…