Area Obituaries

Martha Ellen Bennett, 73, died peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Big Rapids, Michigan. She was born January 1, 1949 in Pikeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Estel and Charlotte (Cox) Creason. One of Ellen’s greatest passions in life was raising her milk goats while she lived in Pikeville. She enjoyed reading and bird watching, often…

Kenneth Wayne Bayless, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee died May 12, 2022.  Kenneth served in the United States Navy and was a retired veteran, and Tennessee Department of Corrections Lieutenant.    Preceding Kenneth in death were his parents, T. B. and Mary Ruth Evans Bayless.  Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Janice Bayless;…

Milton Ralph Pruitt, 58 ,of Pikeville, Tennessee died May 6, 2022. Ralph was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed helping people, gardening, music “especially the Drums,” and loved his dog, Rascal.  Preceding Ralph in death were his parents, William Paul and Betty Jean Howser Pruitt; brothers, Sam, Henry, and Royce Pruitt; brother-in-law, Larry Cordell; sister-in-law, Bertha…

Greg Evans, 59, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, May 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Evans. He is survived by his mother, Verna Evans; and brother, Stanley (Patsy) Evans. Graveside services was held on Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Graveyard Ridge Cemetery off Mooneyham-Lonewood Road. Online condolences can…

Deborah “Debbie” Keedy, 61 of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Bledsoe Erlanger Hospital. She was born October 17, 1960, in Chattanooga, the daughter of the late William Cunningham and Wagie (Masterson) McEwen. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Kenneth McEwen, and her brother, Buster Ricketts. Debbie was…

Everett Casey Simmons, M.D., died at home in early March 2022.  He was 81 years old. Casey was born at his family’s homeplace “up on the mountain” near Pikeville, Tennessee. He was the beloved husband of Joan Shepherd Simmons for 56 years, the proud father of Sam (Alixanne) Simmons, and the vocally proud and loving…

Sue Jeanette Angel Keener, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was retired from the Inn at Fall Creek Falls. She was a member of Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Barbara Angel; and brother, Leon Angel. She is survived by her…

Danny W. Wallace, 76, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. He was a member of the church of Christ, owner of Danny’s Auto Parts, former Mayor of Dunlap, and served on the Board of Directors for BTC Fiber. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Wallace;…

William Robnett “Rob” Schoolfield was born in Pikeville, Tennessee on December 15, 1953, on his father’s birthday. He passed away at 68 years old on March 12, 2022, after a seven-month fight against pancreatic cancer. He is survived by wife, Brenda Thompson Schoolfield; son Ellis Richard Schoolfield; daughter Katherine Eunice Schoolfield; siblings James Robert Schoolfield,…

Marshall O. Cripps, of Grovetown, Georgia, entered into rest on March 23, 2022. Mr. Cripps was born in Tennessee, the son of the late Lemuel P. Cripps and Lela Ann Cripps. He retired from the United States Army, proudly serving his country. He attended Bethesda Baptist Church in Harlem. He was a member of the…