William Evan “Billy” Hale, 53, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were son Slater Evan Hale; father David Clyde Hale; brother J.D. Hale; grandmother Bessie Davis; sister-in-law Kathy Hale; and niece Taylor Pendergrass. Survivors include sons and their spouses Coltlyn and…

Kitty Helen Brown Loren, born November 15, 1921, died peacefully on June 8, 2013 in Alabaster, Alabama after a short illness at the young age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Edward Loren; her parents, Ruth and Tom Brown of Pikeville; sister Anna Grace Brown Naughton, and brothers, Carl, John…

Lissie Etta Kerley, 93, of Spring City passed away on June 6, 2013 at Laurelbrook Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Bledsoe County, and she was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, James Lester Kerley; son, Tom Kerley; two daughters, Willie Mae Brock and Louise…

Gloria “Porky” Britt Graham, 51, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at her home with family and friends by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Britt. Survivors include her husband, Ancel Graham of Dunlap; mother, Dorothy Griffith Britt; sons, Justin Britt, Matthew Lockhart, and Christopher Lockhart, all of…

Frederick Daniel Bartel, 65, of Pikeville, formerly of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, went to sleep in a sweet and gentle peace on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He then awoke in the beautiful sunrise of a new day, to walk in the presence of his Lord. He was a retired steel mill worker, and was a member…

Amie Ruth Frazier Williams, 87, of the Mooneyham Community, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Dekalb Community Hospital. She was a member of the Mooneyham Church of God. Preceding her in death were her parents John and Della Frazier; husband Buster B. Williams; sons Jackie and David Williams; brothers Frank, Hayes, twin brothers Creed…

John Wesley Brown, 82 of Pikeville passed away May 29, 2013. He was a proud veteran. He served his country honorably in both the United States Air Force and in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Delta (Tollett) Brown; and sisters, Elizabeth Brown and Sarah Johnson. He…

Janice Fay Williford McDonough, 61, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Anna Shoemake Williford; sister, Inez Smith; and brother, Jimmy Williford. Survivors include her husband, Michael McDonough of Dunlap; daughter, Michelle McDonough Carter of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; son, Jason McDonough of Chattanooga; sister,…

Elbert Merdic Babb, Jr., 47, of the Luminary Community died Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was the assistant fire chief of Luminary Frostbite Volunteer Fire Department. Preceding him in death were his parents Elbert M. Babb, Sr. and Sherley Babb; and mother-in-law Margaret Mealor Mumea.  Survivors include wife of 23 years Margaret Babb of Luminary;…

Eloise Singleton, 89, of Pikeville died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her residence. She was born on February 3, 1924 to Herbert and Minnie DeBord Evans and was a member of the Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Leon and Gerald Evans. Survivors include three sons,…