James Lee (Jim) Worthington, 78, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He enjoyed music, gospel and bluegrass gospel singing, and fishing. Jim was a licensed builder for many years. He was a charter member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding Jim in death were his parents, James Wheeler and Lydia Marie Jenkins Worthington; brother,…

Fay Hitchcox Dodson, 71, of Pikeville, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Dodson; and several sisters and brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Dodson of Pikeville; granddaughter, Alex Dodson of Pikeville; grandson, Mason Cagle of Pikeville; great-grandson,…

Clarence “Cuckle” Smith, age 82, of Pikeville, died March 10, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ, and was retired from Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative. He was also a lifelong farmer and especially loved his vegetable garden. He was preceded in death by his parents; Herman and Nelline Smith; and…

Mary Ruth Hankins, 94, youngest of ten children born to Ease and Eliza Hankins, went home to be with the Lord March 6, 2017. She attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Chattanooga. A special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga for all their care and kindness. Preceding Mary in death was the children’s father, Lester Smith. She…

Tony Dale Troglin, 54, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 1, 2017 at the STRHS-Sewanee Hospital. He was born in Dunlap, on August 18, 1962 to Buster Troglin and Ruby Keener Troglin who preceded him in death along with his father-in-law, Harold Kilgore. He was a member and Deacon of the Bibleway Holiness Church and had…

Peggy Holland, 85, of Pikeville, died March 3, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church for 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred I. Holland; parents, Harvey Watson and Mary Crowder Watson; six brothers and sisters; and one grandchild. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Fisher of Pikeville…

Treva Catherine Hankins, 76, of Pikeville, died March 5, 2017. Treva enjoyed crocheting, yard sales, thrifting and listening to music. She was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ.  She worked for 47 years at Bledsoe County Hospital and Bledsoe Nursing Home. Preceding Treva in death was her husband, Thomas Gene Hankins; parents, Jim…

Helen Marie Smith, 59, of Pikeville, died Friday, February 24, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Smith of Pikeville; granddaughter, Kourtlyn Smith of Pikeville; grand-kitten, Ace B. Smith; sister, Rowena Swanner of Pikeville; brother, Lebron “Steve” Smith…

Thomas Roberts, 72, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Preceding Thomas in death was his wife, Wanda Joyce Dodson Roberts; sister, Versie Fugate; brothers, Estee, James F. and Vinell Roberts; parents, Truman and Virgie Mae McDaniel Roberts. Left to cherish Thomas’ memories are his children, Rebecca Suttles and Thomas Dean Roberts, both of Pikeville;…

Rosalee Simmons Brown, 92, of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord February 24, 2017. She was a member of Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Authur Brown. She is survived by her children, Wanda Freeman, Jimmy (Wanda) Brown, Tommy Brown, Sheila (Wayne) Colvard and Iwilla (Jimmy)…