James Steven Bell, 54, of Pikeville died Sunday, June 28, 2009. He was of the Church of God faith.    His parents, Melba and Leon Bell; grandmother, Grace Mooneyham and a special aunt, Wilma Douglas, preceded him in death.    He is survived by his sisters, Arlisa (Doyle) Cribbs of Dunlap, Claudetta Bumbalough, Sherry Holder and Vickie…

    H. Clay Powell “Ole Dog”, 55, of Red Bank passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009. He was employed by Mayse Construction.    He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Myrtle White and Sherman and Cora Powell.    Survivors include his daughter, Cassie Powell of Dunlap; parents, Evans and Audrey Powell; sister, Marttie (Dale) Richards;…

    Chester “Check” Newman, 79, of Dunlap died Sunday, June 21, 2009 after a lingering illness.    He was a lifelong resident of Dunlap and was of the Church of God faith.    His parents, Jack and Neppie Skyles Newman; daughters, Linda Kay New-man Horton and infant daughter, Jennifer Newman; brothers, Otis Miller, Lee Miller, Tom Newman and…

    Charles E. Hixson, 76, of Dunlap died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at his home. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Shriner and former United States Marine.     He was preceded in death by his father, J. Boyd Hixson and mother, Edith Pendergrass Hixson.    Survivors include his wife, Anita Hixson; daughter, Donna Hutchenson of…

    Mary Lee Higdon, 76, of Dunlap passed away early Sunday morning, June 21, 2009 in Memorial Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe D. and Juanita Boston; daughter, Billie Sue Layne; grandson, Richard Aaron Layne; sisters, Billie Lois Boston and Joan Lanier and brother, Danny Ray…

    David G. Griffith, 67, of Whitwell, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at his home.    He was preceded in death by his son, James Howard Griffith.    He is survived by his wife, Diane Griffith; three daughters, Beverly Jo Smith, Tammy Lee Ann (Evil) Slatton and Kimberly Lynn (Patrick) Hollifield; one son, David Dewayne Griffith, all of…

    Tommy “Hot Rod” Green, 76, of Dunlap died Friday afternoon, June 19, 2009 at Erlanger Medical Center.    Graveside services were held Sunday, June 21 at Mansfield Cemetery.    Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.

    Larry Owens, 59, of Dunlap passed away, Friday, June 12, 2009. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.    His parents, Irene and Denver Owens; daughter, Lara Owens and dog Rosie preceded him in death.    Survivors include daughter, Hayley Owens of Hixson; son, Andy Lively; fiancé, Lynda Lively, both of Dunlap; grandchildren, Colby Morgan and Konnor…

    Mary Ross Hixson, 87, of Murfreesboro died Sunday, June 14, 2009. A native of Dunlap, she was a home-maker and a member of Haynes United Chapel Methodist Church.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Elizabeth Jackson; and husband, George “Buddy” Hixson.    She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diann and…

    Pearl “Geneva” Hickey Custer, 83, of Dunlap went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Erlanger Medical Center.    Born on May 6, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of Dunlap, member of Ewton-ville Baptist Church, graduate of Sequatchie County High School and a retired dental assistant for the late Dr.…