Area Obituaries

Dennis Greer Pruitt Dennis Greer Pruitt, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side. He loved his family and was of the Baptist faith. Dennis served in the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad from 1988-2008, was Captain 1992-2001, and became a lifetime member in 1998.…

  Jeffrey Greer Sapp Jeffrey Greer Sapp, age 38, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved riding horses, fishing, and anything outdoors; but most of all, he loved his daughter, Summer. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Jeff Sapp; grandfather, Edward H.…

  Melvin Howser Melvin Howser,   66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, January 19, 2026. He loved the Tennessee Vols and loved to cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Edith McDaniel Howser; sister, Lavada Campbell; and brothers, Jerry and Rodger Howser. He is survived by his daughters, Michaela Howser of…

Jake Reagan Jake Reagan, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked as a welder at Nashville Bridge Company, as well as TVA and Bowater. He loved horses,…

Teresa Lynne “Terri” Randolph Teresa Lynne “Terri” Randolph, 65, passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1960. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Beck; her mother, Rebecca Beck Combass; and her grandmother, Lorene Johnson. Terri is survived by her daughters, Veronica (Jimmy) Sorrow and Rebecca (Noah) Deron;…

Patrick James Poulson Patrick James Poulson, 62, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was a member of Lonewood The Baptist Church of Christ. He was formerly employed at TVA where he worked at Sequoia. He loved to watch the Tennessee Vols and loved sports. He also enjoyed antique cars. He was preceded…

Jerry Lee Johnson Jerry Lee Johnson, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on January 21, 2026. Born on February 6, 1947, Jerry lived most of his life in Pikeville, a town he held close to his heart. Known affectionately as “Poppy” by his grandchildren, Jerry was a man of…

Robert Raymond (Ray) Evans Robert Raymond (Ray) Evans, 88 of Pikeville, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2026, at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pikeville, St. Elmo Lodge #437 F&A.M., a KCCH Mason and member of the Chattanooga Scottish Rite, Alhambra…

Earl Lee Dill, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025. Earl Lee was a charter member of First Souther Baptist Church in Pikeville, Tennessee. Earl’s membership was transferred to Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, where he and his wife and family made their home. Earl Lee…

Ms. Jo Lasseter Vickers, 94, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2025. Ms. Jo was born November 6, 1931, in Dothan, Alabama to the late William Dewey Cobb and the late Minnie Atkinson Cobb. She was a retired barber and a member of Frostbite Baptist Church. She was also a member of…