Area Obituaries

Sara Rose Haston, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home while holding the hand of her loving husband of 55 wonderful years, Richard Alan Haston, after her long battle of cancer and other ailments. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her wisdom, love and memory…

Thaddeus (Tad) Edwin Gordon passed away unexpectedly from a medical condition on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 37. Thaddeus was born the sixth of eight children to Melanie and Bud Gordon. Thaddeus is remembered for being down to earth and open minded. Tad was up for just about anything and enjoyed hiking,…

Rowena Swanner, 73, died May 24, 2020, at her home. She was an R.N. for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Swanner; mother, Ida Smith; sister, Helen Marie Smith; uncle, Dave Smith; and son-in-law, Tim Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Cliffelene Johnson of Pikeville and Wanda (Scott)…

Tina Mae Keedy, 55, died May 24, 2020, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Ollie Mae Lawson; brother, Carlos Freeman; and nephew, Jason Keedy. She is survived by her husband, James Keedy of Pikeville; son, Justin (Alyssa) Keedy of Pikeville; granddaughter, Aylee May Keedy; sister, Linda (Frankie) Hedgecoth…

Mildred J. (Blaylock) Gilbert, 80, born May 6, 1940 in Pikeville, Tennessee, wife of Loyd Gilbert, passed away May 21, 2020, at her daughter’s residence. She was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Bedford R. “Junior” Conley; grandson, William Keith Smith; brothers, Denton “Bud” Blaylock, Fred Monroe…

Ferrill Eldridge White, 91 of Pikeville, Tennessee, died May 12, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Winesap Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He was in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. Ferrill loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.…

Deborah Ann Johnson Bilbrey, 66 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, May 2, 2020. Deborah worked as a patrol officer for the State of Virginia Department of Transportation for over 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, collecting antiques, and shopping for everyone but herself. Preceding Deborah in death were her husband of 48 years, Thomas Jennings…

Johnny H. Wolfe, 90, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at CC Farm in Dunlap. He attended Lee Station Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wolfe; parents, Luke and Martha Wolfe; brothers, Ross and Clarance Wolfe; and sister, Ruth Bedwell. He is survived by his daughter, Rita…

Joanne S. Turner, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died April 27, 2020 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her church family and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Jennings Sapp and Dixie Martin Sapp; siblings, Frances Walker, Thomas Sapp, James Sapp, Edward…

Anna Ruth Heard, 87, of Dunlap, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2020, after a brief illness. Anna Ruth was born in San Diego, California. She settled with her family in Dunlap when she was a young girl. She worked for Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative and Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative…