Area Obituaries

Jerry Troglin, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, April 7, 2023. He was of the Church of God faith. He was a hard worker and spent his life working in the lumber industry and installing guardrail. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing and star gazing. He was devoted to his family and pets and…

James “Carrol” Swafford, 70 of Evensville, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Spring City Healthcare in Spring City, Tennessee. He was born on October 12, 1952 to the late John Coval and Mary Lucille Harris Swafford. Carrol attended Bledsoe County High School. He was a self-employed farmer and carpenter. Carrol loved to hunt,…

Brenda Frances Swafford Shoulders, 75, of Dunlap Tennessee passed away from this life in the early hours of April 21, 2023 with family by her side. She cooked at the Sequatchie County Jail for 15 years and was loved by all who knew her. Her favorite hobby was fishing and she loved to prepare and…

Bobby Joe Roberts, 62, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home. He was a member of Mooneyham Church of God. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean Roberts; grandparents, Dock and Rachel Roberts; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his brother, Wayne Roberts, of Spencer; sister,…

Jeffery Reed, 55, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Inez Billingsley; and father, Clyde Reed. He is survived by his children, Nicole Reed Smith of McMinnville, and Travis (Tosha) Rutledge of Pikeville; grandchildren, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Cynthia Rutledge; sisters, Shelia Sandell of Pikeville and Melissa…

James Bruce Atkinson James Bruce Atkinson of Largo, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida following an unexpected accident at home. He was born June 6, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to Robert and Norma (Vanmatre) Atkinson. James was a graduate of Muncie Central High School class of…

Tracy Thurman Tracy Thurman, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He spent his life cutting timber. He loved spending time in the woods. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Thurman, of Pikeville; children, Billy (Hazle) Thurman of Pikeville, Josh (Paula) Thurman of…

Marsha Joy Martin Marsha Joy Martin, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Marsha loved her family, was a Christian, and enjoyed gardening. She was a Certified Financial Planner for Baird, and was the founder of the Sequatchie Valley Chapter NSDAR. Marsha was…

Danny “Boo” Ray McHone Danny “Boo” Ray McHone, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away March 14th, 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 18,1957 in Whitwell, Tennessee to the late Ann McHone and was raised by his late grandparents Lurk and Lillian McHone after his mother was lost…

Juanita Faye Cooley, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She loved to play softball and basketball. She played basketball at Bledsoe County High School all four years. She was preceded in death by her father, Lecil Smith; and mother, Geneva Turner Smith.  …