Area Obituaries

Dora Virginia Yeargan-Lazar, 91, of Champion, OH passed away October 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 13, 1930 in Pikeville TN, a daughter of the late David and Ruth (Wooden) Yeargan. She retired from Packard Electric after 30 years in the short orders department. Dora enjoyed gardening, crocheting and…

Margaret E. Payne Thurman, age 95, of Dayton, Tennessee, born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Payne and Della Mae Sweatt Payne, her sister, Myrtle Payne Whaley and brothers, Carl, Harmon, Jay Brown, Oliver and Raymond. She is survived…

John Thomas Swafford, Jr., 47, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, October 18, 2021. He was a member of Pikeville Church of God. He enjoyed wood carving, fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Swafford, Sr.; grandparents, Earl and Helen Keedy and Elbert and Fannie Swafford;…

Jesse B. Swafford, 72 of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was a nurse for several years working in some local hospitals and other states. Some of Jesse’s hobbies were raising flowers, and taking care of his cats. Jesse was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School.   …

Vince “Hitman” Dial, 58, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, October 21, 2021. He worked at Cookeville Tool & Dye and drove a truck for Jack’s Garbage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen DeBord Dial; and mother, Mona Dial. He is survived by his daughters, Lauren Dial and Nikki Dial (Logan Daniel), both…

Linda Sue Walker, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, October 11, 2021. She was a member of New Martin Church of God. She worked as a CNA in the home healthcare industry and retired as the Assistant to Debby Collier at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She loved music and blessed many people at her church…

Virginia McBay, 77 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Some of Virginia’s hobbies were raising flowers, especially red roses, watching Tennessee Vols Football, square dancing, and listening to blue grass music. She worked several years in the Food Department at Bledsoe County Nursing Home, and also worked at Robinson Manufacturing. Virginia was…

Harold Junior Layne, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Erlanger Healthcare System. He was a member of Restoration Point Church of God and retired from Cannon Southeast. He was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Layne; sister, Wanda Joyce Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 56 years,…

Wallace Attus Hixson, 86, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born and raised in Bledsoe County, Pikeville, Tennessee. He served six years in the U.S. Army, was an active member for 36 years of Gideons International where he had served as Chaplain and Bible…

Willard Ray Miller, 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee, born on December 18, 1931, died at home on Monday, October 4, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. Willard served in the Army during the Korean War. He was of the Church of God faith. He touched many lives during his various careers: he managed two grocery…