Area Obituaries

Farrel Smith, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died peacefully at home Saturday, March 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy and served the Lord faithfully. He was a member of the Republican party and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. (Air Force)…

Jack L. Marsh, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was a lifelong farmer. He loved the outdoors and had a strong work ethic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Powell and Hortense Marsh; brother, Bill Marsh; grandson, Cameron Slate Marsh; and brother-in-law, Marshel Fields. He is survived by his…

Karen Loraine Dial, 59, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, March 15, 2021. Karen was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ, delivered the Chattanooga Times Free Press paper for 20-plus years, and had her beautician license. She enjoyed playing with her grandkids, loved flowers, plants, and coloring. Preceding Karen in death was her father, James…

Mary Hale Wooden, 90, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on March 11, 2021 in Chattanooga. She was born in Bledsoe county on April 19, 1930, the daughter of the late TY Rothwell and Tilda Mae Daniels. Mary was also preceded in death by her  husbands, Melvin “Dude” Hale and O.W. Wooden; her daughter Debbie Rothwell;…

John Willard “Big John” Stewart, 45, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 9, 2021at home with family by his side. John was a 1993 graduate of Bledsoe County High. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church, was the tractor operator for Stewart Landscaping for over 20 years, and was a big supporter of all Bledsoe County High…

On March 11, 2021, Katherine Jaynese Davis Hale left this earth bound for her eternal home. Jaynese was born on January 10, 1933, in Long Creek, Mississippi. She made her home in Pikeville, Tennessee, in 1957. Jaynese was a long-time member of Mt. Crest United Methodist Church, where she played the piano. While here on…

Loyd George Cordell, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Loyd worked in carpentry for over 25 years and in the coal mines also. On Sundays he would watch preaching and listen to singing on TV networks. He enjoyed fishing, watching the races, cooking, eating, gardening, watching football, especially Tennessee Vols. Preceding Loyd…

Deborah Lynne Bedwell, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, March 11, 2021. Deborah worked as the Unit Clerk at Erlanger Bledsoe for 25 years.  She loved cats, gardening, and cooking. Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 43 years, Robert Bedwell; parents, Franklin and Genelle Carley Howell; brother, Butch Howell. No service…

Rebekah Mae Jones, 79, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on March 1, 2021 at her home. Rebekah had been a resident of Rhea County for 27 years and was a member of Garrison Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of Bible Study Group, a Hospice volunteer and a member of Ladies of the Hat.…

Deborah Rene Boring Billingsley, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, February 28, 2021 with family by her side. Rene worked as billing manager for Bledsoe County EMS and as a paraprofessional with Bledsoe County Schools for several years. She was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ, enjoyed crafting, especially making jewelry, auctions where…