Nancy E. Callahan, 72, of Palmer passed away at her home Friday, March 23, 2012.  She was born on July 15, 1939 to Sam and Carrie Sanders who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Richard and Melvin Sanders; sisters, Margaret Safer and Betsy Lou Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 53…

Judy Blalock Warlick, 69 of Morganton, NC, was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 22 surrounded by her family. Born in Burke County, NC on April 4, 1942, she was a daughter of the late John Walter Blalock and Claudia Ethel Kerley Blalock. Judy was a “cheerleader” for her family and always…

Charles Vernon Smith, of the Fredonia Community, completed his walk through this life on March 20 with his loving family by his side. This journey took 67 years. He was a Christian and member of Flat Mountain Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Lenzy Turner Smith; brothers, James Alvin Johnson and…

Jack Benny Smith, 74, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, March 23. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Smith; sisters, Sue Murphy and Diane Smith. He was a member and Elder of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was the owner of Jack’s Small Engine Repair and was a 1955 graduate of Sequatchie County…

Fannie Sue Wyman Bowman, 77, of Dunlap died at her home in the Cagle community, Thursday, March 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Bowman; grandson, Billy Franklin Stone II; parents, Roy Franklin and Leona Bowman; sister, Barbara Ann Bush; brother, Robert Wyman; and son-in-law, Billy Franklin Stone Sr. Survivors…

Mary Louise “Weezy” Taylor Smith, 55, of Cartwright died unexpectedly on Monday, March 19, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lewis Taylor; and son, Jeffery Allen Smith. Survivors include her husband, John David “Johnny” Smith; mother, Mary Lee Taylor, both of Cartwright; sister, Denise (Bo) Easterly of Dunlap;…

Esther Elizabeth “Ama” Nantt, 99, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 16, 2012. She spent many years as housekeeper at Sequatchie General Hospital in Dunlap. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and was able to provide healthy food for her family. She was trained in reflexology and helped many residents of the Sequatchie Valley.…

Johnnie Louise Martin, 81, of Signal Mountain left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven, Thursday night, March 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Martin. She is survived by two sons, David (Ruby) Martin and Ed (Marilyn) Martin; granddaughter, Robin Martin; grandson, Bryan (Tara) Martin; great-grandchildren,…

Lucille Prater, 65, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. Lucille was preceded in death by parents, Max and Mary Pope; brother, Clettus Pope; sisters, Wilma Brock, Betty Freeman and Marilyn Dotson. Survivors include husband Randall Prater; children Rebecca (Charles) Rains, Ronnie (Jennifer) Prater, and Barbara…

Victor Johnson, 86, of Dunlap died Monday, March 12, 2012 at NHC Healthcare. He was affiliated with the church of Christ. His parents, E. Pascal and Una Johnson; sister, Treva Martin; and brother, Leland Johnson, preceded him in death. He is survived by sister, Lura Lee Kerr of Red Bank; and nieces and nephews, Lynn,…