Area Obituaries

Shelia Mae Swafford, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Knoxville. Shelia was of Christan faith and loved the Lord. She was a member of Healing Waters Church, formerly known as The Lighthouse of Pikeville. Shelia is preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Michael E. Swafford; daughter, Christy L.…

Richard Allen “Sparkplug” Harvey, 53 of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home. He loved racing and hot rods. He is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Pope Harvey; granddaughter, Zaylee Watson; mother, Christine (Dale) Hobbs, and brother, Nathurn Cagle. He is survived by two daughters, Lashay (Dakota Brown) Harvey,…

Betty Beene was born July 19, 1937. She was the wife of J.D. Beene. Her immediate surviving family includes Stephen (Diane) James, Beverly (Anthony) Gervolino, and Janet James (Manning Collier) and their families. Betty is survived by many cousins and special friends that she has made through her life. She especially enjoyed the relationship she…

Marlene S. Novak Marlene S. Novak, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026 surrounded by her family. Marlene was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Bledsoe County, Tennessee with her young family in the 1970’s. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Stephen and brother Steve Podmajersky.…

Lillie Geraldine Angel  Lillie Geraldine Angel, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Erlanger Bledsoe. She was of the Church of God faith. She was a loving mother, nanna, granny and sister. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jennie Bell Ferguson; sisters, Anna Bess Brown and Edna Simmons; brother, J.C.…

Kenneth “Kenny” Milland Lawson Kenneth “Kenny” Milland Lawson, 65, of Pikeville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home. Kenny was of the Church of God faith, and worked for Vaughn Chevrolet as a Lot Attendant in the past. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also loved watching Tennessee football…

William H. Simmons William H. Simmons, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away March 14, 2026, at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. He was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School and was always a proud Warrior. He worked at Brown & Wilson Ford before relocating his family to Chattanooga where he worked for many years as a…

Albert Paul Roberts Albert Paul Roberts, 91, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of family and the promise of eternal life. At the age of 14, Albert accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior, beginning a lifelong walk of faith and service. Albert was a faithful member of First…

Rebecca Parthena Brock Rebecca Parthena Brock, 57, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. She was a member of Bellview Church. She worked as a CNA for many years and at Mann Hummel in Dunlap for nine years. Rebecca loved going fishing and taking trips to the beach. Most of all, she loved…