Area Obituaries

Sammy Joe Sandell, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working on the farm, hunting, fishing, just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Ruby Sandell; grandparents, Bob and Rachel Patton, and Joseph and Reba…

Nelson Keener, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 16, 2022. He was a member of Pikeville Church of God. Nelson was very active in his church and taught Sunday school. He worked in cryogenics/ air separation for 40 years. He loved to travel, especially planning to travel, and…

Bernard Robert (Bob) Henniger, 88, of the New Harmony Community, died November 16, 2022. Bob served in the United States Army, attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints, loved to read, work with his hands, build furniture, enjoyed watching sports, and was an Avid West Virginia Mountaineer Fan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree…

Alan Lee Tompkins, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 3, 2022. Alan served in the Army Reserves as a medic during the Berlin Crisis. He was very proud of his service and the oath that he took. While living in Connoquenessing, he owned and operated A.L. Tompkins Mfg. Co. and moved it to West…

Richard Thomas, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist. He enjoyed his work in all aspects of saw milling. He enjoyed sitting on the porch whittling and talking to friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Georgia Lee…

Virgil T. Fields, Jr., 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home. Junior attended auto mechanic school through the Ford Motor Company in Atlanta, Georgia. For the majority of his life, he worked as an auto mechanic in Pikeville, alongside his brother, Everett; first at Brown & Wilson Motor Company and…

Winifred Brown, 79, of the Brayton community died Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was a member of the Brayton Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He loved his church and was a true disciple of Christ. He enjoyed music and playing the guitar. He loved carpentry and building things. He was preceded in death…

Mable L. Hudson, 87, of the Brayton community died Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was a member of the Brayton Baptist Church. She was a certified nurse’s assistant for 34 years. She loved and supported her church, liked to talk to her friends on the telephone and spend time with them. She loved to make…

Shirley Jean Harrison, 82, of Silver Point, Tennessee, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was involved at Silver Point Church of Christ. She graduated at age 72 from Tennessee Tech with a degree in social work. She was preceded in death by her…

Gerald Douglas Christian, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2022. He was born in Bledsoe County to Wesley and Edna Christian on February 3, 1949, who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Faye (Blaylock) Christian; son Steve (Wigg); Melissa; grandchildren Lucas, Lexie, and…