Devota Johnson Dabney, 64, of Pikeville died Friday, September 25, 2015. She was a member of Welchland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brown and Lillie Johnson; sisters, Lucille Coffelt, Imogene May, Mary Etta Smith, Juanita Casper; brothers, J.L. Johnson, Gordon Johnson and Bill Johnson. Survivors include husband, Jonny Dabney, Pikeville;…

Arnold Lee Moody, 68, of Pikeville, died September 19, 2015. Arnold served two tours in Vietnam in which he received several medals including three Bronze Stars, two Crosses of Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Medal of Gallantry, just to name a few. Arnold served as Post Commander of the VFW and the American Legion. Arnold…

Quint Angel, 79, of Pikeville, died Sunday, September 14, 2015 at his home. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He loved building things, and loved nature, but most of all he loved his grandkids. Quint was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlene Angel; son, Danny Paul Angel; parents, Gilbert and Mary Rose…

Wendell Harold Anderson, 74, of Pikeville, died Friday, September 11, 2015 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Dollie Anderson; and brother Bobby Hancock. Survivors include his wife, Katheryn Anderson of Pikeville; daughters, Brenda Morgan of Pikeville, Vickey Hickman of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren,…

Gracelyn Elizabeth Rains, of Dayton, infant daughter of Eric Rains and Brooke E. Hood, died August 26, 2015 at Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga. She is survived in death by her parents; two sisters, Kelsey and Kaylynn Rains, all of Dayton; paternal grandparents, Charles Joe and Becky Rains, Pikeville; maternal grandparents Andy and Marsha Hood, Billy…

Dr. David Leon McKinney, Jr., 49, of Pikeville, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. David attended First Southern Baptist Church. Dr. McKinney received his B.A. from Baylor University in 1987, and graduated with his Doctorate from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 1991. He was awarded East Tennessee State University Resident of…

Myrtle Burgess, 78, of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2015 in a Sparta hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Nellie Brewer; two brothers, Hubert and Leslie Brewer. Myrtle was a devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church. Left behind to cherish her memory are…