Area Obituaries

Elouise Johnson, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Stephen’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Elouise loved her family, friends, and country living. She was preceded in death by her children, Howard, Faye and Kaye, and Diane Johnson; parents, Fletcher and Irene Pickett; husband, Joe…

Verna Lee Harris, 78, of the Luminary Community in Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, November 6, 2023. She was a member of Webb’s Chapel Church of God for 62 years and served as a clerk there for over 30 years. She also assisted with the church food bank. She loved word puzzles, games and thrifting. She…

Ollie Ann Havner Farmer, 79 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at home with family by her side. She retired as an EMT with Bledsoe County Ambulance Service after 23 years of service. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics, and all needlework.    Preceding Ann in death were her parents, William Thomas and Lessie Cripps…

Mildred Dunn Daggett, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully Friday, November 10, 2023. Mildred was a member of Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her passion was farming, fishing, gardening, growing flowers, and cooking. Mildred was a hard working lady, but always had time for her family…

Alma Ruth Clark, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Ruth was a great mother, very knowledgeable and into natural remedies, worked as a Colorado Real Estate Agent for awhile, and had an eye for decorating. She enjoyed gardening, mostly flower gardens, and was interested in church, church activities, and was an…

Monday, October 30, 2023. Joyce was born in Pikeville, Tennessee and attended Mt. Crest School. Her family moved to Samburg, Tennessee, where she graduated from Obion County Central High School. In her early adult years, she lived in Lansing, Michigan. She owned a floral shop and enjoyed creating flower arrangements with her sister and mother.…

Kelly Vickery Taylor, 98, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. A lifelong member of the local community, he’s a well known and respected figure in both Bledsoe and Cumberland Counties. He was born April 8, 1925, to Charles Gaut and Ruth Adeline (Kelly) Taylor. He was raised…

Jennifer Anne Faye Sutherland, 46, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Jenny was a Certified Medical Assistant for Chattanooga Neurology. She loved and enjoyed seeing her grandkids, reading Dean Kootz books, and watching some good movies.    Jenny was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Shirley Daschke; aunt, Roberta Brown;…

Genell Brock, 93, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, October 27, 2023. She attended West End Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lee Brock; father, Dutch Johnson; mother, Jenny Bell Johnson; step-mother, Clara Johnson; and brother, Tommy Johnson. She is survived by her children, Phillip Brock and Phyllis (Randy) Olendorf;…

Claude Creason, 55, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. Claude was self-employed, enjoyed the holidays with his family, hunting, fishing, and digging ginseng.    Claude was preceded in death by his parents, James Lester and Dorothy Hale Creason; brothers, James Lucious “J L” Creason, James Albert Creason, and Donnie Creason; sisters, Shirley…