Area Obituaries

Johnny Layman, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, January 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cora and Kenneth Fisher; parents, James Layman and Edith Underwood; and daughter, Carrie Layman Saunders. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Reed Laymon of Pikeville; daughters, Tiffany (Matthew Holloway) Bolin and Ashley (Daniel) Herry, both…

AJ Shawn Scott Cross, 46, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He loved his son and family, online gaming, and had a great sense of humor. Shawn was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Anna Kleist Cross; maternal grandparents, Joseph Arthur and Aeril Virginia Nordenskjold Kleist; paternal grandparents, Jack and Hope Cross.…

James Allen “Scooter” Reed, 48, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Scooter enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wood working. Scooter was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leroy Smith; maternal grandmother, Betty Stafford; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Susie Reed; step-father, Bobby Dodson; sister, Tina Campbell; step-sister, Rita Bickford. Left behind to cherish…

Evelyn Ruth Keedy Murphy, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 17, 2024. In the past Evelyn worked at Dura for many years, was a Christian, enjoyed being a caretaker and cleaning houses for many people. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Franklin and Mamie Ruth Parker Keedy; life-long companion, Albert Junior…

Donald Lee Miller went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. Donald was born on December 14, 1943, in Pikeville, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, and he will be missed. He was preceded in death by his…

Nathan Bayless, 46, of Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 17, 2024. He was a Christian and attended the Church of Christ at Mt. Della. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Bayless; grandparents, Vernie and Mozell Hayes and Oliver and Edith Bayless; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by…

Frances Pauline Tollett Agee (also known as Sugar), 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Saturday morning, January 20, 2024. Frances was a wife, mother, sister and friend. Frances was born May 30, 1934 to Charles Bryan and Agnes Lee Tollett. She was the oldest of eight siblings. Frances met…

Samuel Jacob Simmons, 79, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. He was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee and was a 1962 graduate of Bledsoe County High School where he was the quarterback. He and his wife, Kaye, lived in Soddy Daisy…

Roy Hixson, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired after 28 years as a Lieutenant in Corrections at Southeastern Tennessee State Regional Correctional Facility. He was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Radis…

Anna Margaret (Ferguson) Stephens of Pikeville, Tennessee passed on to Heaven on January 4, 2024. Margaret attended Tennessee Technical Institute where she met her husband, Mark. She graduated in 1954 and married Mark in 1955. The two remained active alumni and donors to their alma mater. Margaret was active in caring for her beloved family…