Obits

Earnestine Williamson Smith Date of Death -December 31, 2019 Ernestine Williamson Smith 60, wife of Richard Smith, Jr., and daughter of the late Rev.  William L. Smith, Jr. and Josephine Williamson Taylor transitioned on December 31, 2019 at Baptist Hospital Tipton in Covington. Visitation will be Friday, Jan.10, from 1-6 p.m. with the wake from 4-6 p.m.  at Palmer Funeral Home … [Read more...] about Earnestine Williamson Smith

Candice Heather Blank November 23, 1980 - December 30, 2019 Candice Heather Blank, a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away on December 30, 2019. She was 39 years of age, a Christian and strong in her faith. Mrs. Blank leaves her husband, Jason Blank; parents, Paul and Pam Hand; sister, Chyenne (Chris) Ridling, brother, Craig (Tiffany) Carlisle; nephews, Jacob … [Read more...] about Candice Heather Blank

Nancy Scott “Scottie” Fike Date of Death - January 4, 2020 Nancy Scott "Scottie" Fike, 71, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, in Covington.  She was a member of Garland Baptist Church and a  nurse's aide at Covington Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her son, David Wayne (Kim) Fike of Covingon; sister Suzanne (Billy) Smith of Covington; and grandchildren Angela Dawn … [Read more...] about Nancy Scott “Scottie” Fike

Eddie Joe Whitley, Sr. Date of Death - December 24, 2019 Eddie Joe Whitley, Sr. 63 of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He is survived by his three sons; Eddie Whitley, Jr., Brandon Whitley and Marlon Whitley; two daughters;  Jacqueline Coe and Latoya Whitley, three sisters; Nell Craig, Janice Harper and Mary Smith and eight grandchildren.  Visitation will be … [Read more...] about Eddie Joe Whitley, Sr.

Thomas Dale “T.D.” Forrester Date of Death - December 29, 2019 The City of Covington is mourning the loss of longtime City Attorney, Mr. T.D. Forrester. First appointed on April 26, 2005, T.D. Forrester served faithfully until his retirement in July, 2016. He first came to Covington in 1975 to engage in law practice with Attorney J. Houston Gordon. He later began his own … [Read more...] about Thomas Dale “T.D.” Forrester

Dorothy Lula Chambers October 6, 1929 - December 31, 2019 Dorothy Lula Chambers, a retired pharmacy assistant for Walgreens, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was 90 years of age, and attended New Salem Methodist Church. Ms. Chambers was predeceased by her husband, Billye Chambers, parents, John and Byrtie Seratt and a brother, Bill Franklin Seratt. She leaves her sons, … [Read more...] about Dorothy Lula Chambers

Mickey Ned Cooper Date of Death - December 23, 2019 Mickey Ned Cooper, 81, of Drummonds, passed away December 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Maurine Cooper; son, Anthony Dewayne Cooper; and brother, Dennis Cooper. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bessie Nell Cooper; daughter, Jonelle (Billy) Garrett; sons, David Lee Cooper and Robert Glenn … [Read more...] about Mickey Ned Cooper

Roy “Chick” Mathis September 9, 1934 - December 28, 2019 Roy “Chick” Mathis, 85, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  Mr. Mathis was a retired transportation officer with the TN Dept. of Corrections; a 26-year member of the Tennessee National Guard and a member of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jannie Mathis and one daughter, … [Read more...] about Roy “Chick” Mathis