Area Obituaries

Juanita Faye Cooley, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She loved to play softball and basketball. She played basketball at Bledsoe County High School all four years. She was preceded in death by her father, Lecil Smith; and mother, Geneva Turner Smith.  …

Elmer Loyd Harvey, 82, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away, Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith and loved to hunt and ride 4-wheelers. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayden Harvey; mother, Marie Shadrick Harvey; step-mother, Martha Louise Johnson Harvey; brother, Chester Allen Harvey; sister,…

Viva Doris Price Lewis Viva Doris Price Lewis, 92 went to be with Jesus at her home on Fredonia Mountain Monday, March 27, 2023 surrounded by her family who she loved dearly. She was a member of Restoration Pointe Church of God. She loved being active in her church and community. Viva is going to…

Gene Henderson Gene Henderson, age 54, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Henderson; step-father, Thomas Jerry Lewis; and grandparents, Gordon and Theno Terry and George and Nannie Henderson. He is survived by his sons, Josh Henderson of Pikeville and Thomas Henderson of Whitwell; mother,…

Gary B. Wolfe, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at CHI Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Lee Station Baptist Church and an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Barbara Wolfe; and brother, Michael Wolfe. He is survived by two sisters, Sheila (Ron)…

Raymond William “Bemmy” Long, 46, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Parkridge Medical Center. He loved spending time with his family especially fishing with his grandson and his favorite hobby was making fishing sinkers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Norris Long; son, Sebastian Long; step-son,…

Herman “Blackie” Lewis, 78, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney Lewis and Sylvia Watts; brother, James Lewis; sister, Charlene Sunderland. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Lewis; several…

Martha “Elaine” Patton Kilgore, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at her residence. Before becoming a homemaker, Elaine worked as a CNA at Dunlap General Hospital. She loved her family and was a very caring mother, grandmother and wonderful wife to Randall. Elaine loved the Lord and in her spare time…

Rickie G. Cooley, 64, of Cartwright, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Ancle Cooley; mother, Agnes Cooley; sister, Elzada Cooley; brothers, Ras Cooley and Junior Cooley; niece, Kathy J. Cooley; and nephew, Steven Cooley. Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Tiffany Cooley of…

Gordon Polk Standefer III “Trey”, 46 of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Trey was a very loving father and loved to spend time with his girls Breanna and Page. He had a very kind heart and would help anyone in need. Trey loved to work on lawn mowers, tell jokes,…