Area Obituaries

Blanche Setliff “Rusty” Farley, 97, of Sparta, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, in Sparta. Mrs. Farley was born in Crumpler, West Virginia, to the late Dennis and Hazel Setliff on July 17, 1924. She grew up in Crumpler and then moved to Princeton, West Virginia. She moved…

Martha Jane Angel, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 23, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side. Martha was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ, and became a member of the Bledsoe County Crewettes in 1976 when Billy joined the squad. At a later date she also became a member…

Kendall Paul Swafford, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Saturday, February 19, 2022. Kendall was the second son born February 9, 1938 to Hub and Ruth Swafford. He graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, Kendall went west and worked in the wheat harvest in Oklahoma and Nebraska during…

William Edward Roe, 26, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Rhea Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Shelia Roe; and uncle, Jeff Roe.    He is survived by his parents, Cotton (Donna) Roe, and Denise Roe; siblings, Houston (Wendy) Roe, Sarah (Justin) Foust, Jacob Roe,…

Wilma Ethel Simmons Dunn, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was a member of Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tunney Dunn; mother, Gledys Ethel Frazier Simmons; father, William Calvin Simmons; brothers, Veon, Milo and Otis Simmons;…

Marie Elizabeth Pendergrass Worthington, 93, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 8, 2022 at home with family by her side. Marie was a farmer and enjoyed taking care of all kind of animals. She loved her family, enjoyed quilting, cooking, and working in her garden and flowers.   Preceding Marie in death were her parents, Samuel…

Wanda Faye Narramore Swafford, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee gained her heavenly wings, Thursday, February 10, 2022.   Wanda was a faithful and loyal employee of several Hardee’s from 1985 where she held many titles and ended her retirement as District Manager. She loved her family, and her fur babies, Cocoa and Bubbles. Some of her…

Gertrude Hughes “Pete” Bishop, 104, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.  A native of Sequatchie County, she was born to the late Reuben Hughes and Lula Standifer Hughes. She was a graduate of Carson Newman University at the age of 19, where she received two majors in Home…

Michael Wayne Walling, Jr., 42, of Jacksonville, Florida, died January 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved step-son, Warran Watson. He is survived by his father, Michael Walling, Sr. of Ooltewah; mother, Gail Hixson Scarbrough of Pikeville; children, Alyssah Walling of Pikeville; step-son, Trey (Kacey) Bailey of Pikeville; step-daughter-in-law, Jessica Watson; eight…

Velma Inez Stone Oakes, 92 of Pikeville, Tennessee died January 29, 2022. Velma worked in a shirt factory for many years, enjoyed taking care of the elderly, and later became a housewife. She was of the Baptist faith, loved doing her yard work, gardening, and taking care of her animals. Preceding Velma in death was…