Area Obituaries

Robert ‘Bob’ Edward Kieffer, 76, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ann Cochran and Mahlon J. Kieffer. Robert is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Amy; son Robert ‘Robbie’ Kieffer (Jamene) of Lawrence, Kansas; son Allan Kieffer of St.Louis, Missouri; daughter Melissa ‘Mo’…

Ova Lee Freeman, 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved and was devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Freeman; grandchildren, Trevor and Logan Freeman; and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Lee Freeman of Chattanooga,…

Ginger Freeman, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, January 1, 2024. She was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church.  She loved the outdoors and spending time with her family. She enjoyed Friday night drag races with her husband and her grandson, Steve. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Steve Freeman; father, John…

Conrad Boehm, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 surrounded by his wife, Lisa, and three adult children, Michael, Donna, and Tricia. Conrad was born on January 14, 1951, as the third child to Richard Boehm and Illene (Boehm) Wolck-Priestman in Cook County, Illinois. At the age of three, his family…

Marcus Allen Andreasen, 34, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Neeley; niece, Savanah Lawson; grandparents, Sarah Hestel Summers, and Frank and Linda Lawson. He is survived by his wife, Laura Andreasen; son, Ryan Dennis; daughter, Ryleigh Yother; mother, Joyce Neeley; brothers, Shane Neeley, Eric…

Catherine Mary Picarello Muller, 57, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away December 26, 2023 with her family by her side. Catherine loved her family, grandsons, and all animals, enjoyed making crafts, and painting. She had worked as a Teacher’s Assistant in Brentwood, New York, and at Tractor Supply in Tennessee. She was of the Catholic faith.…

Romilda Sue Bayless Morgan, 73, of Alabama, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee left this world on December 25, 2023 after an extended illness with her family by her side. Romilda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of New Market Baptist Church. Romilda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred…

Joyce Mears, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, December 25, 2023. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She was a caregiver, hard worker, homemaker and nanny. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Mears, Sr.; son, Rufus Lynn Mears; mother, Wilma Fridell Harden; and sister, Janet Walker. She is survived…

Clettis Clay McDaniel, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. He retired from the Bledsoe County School System after many years of serving countless students throughout his career, serving as a teacher at the Sequatchie-Bledsoe Vocational School, as well as the Director of Schools. He also served our…

Scotty Wayne Johnson, 46, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Johnson. He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Marianne Johnson of Middlesboro, Kentucky; brother, Brian (Dawn) Johnson of Spring City; sister Taylor (Donovan) Long of La Follette; grandmother, Maxine Johnson of Pikeville; uncles,…