Sue Holland, 63, passed away on February 21, 2012 at an area hospital. She was of the Church of God faith. Sue was formerly employed by Lear, but worked for 20+ years at Dura Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard; her parents, Arthur “Ott” Evans and Maude Hancock Evans; and…

Lonnie Hankins, 57, of Pikeville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was a contractor and built some of the finest homes here in Bledsoe County. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Pauline Hankins. He is survived and will be missed by his…

Tony Cagle, 52, of Pikeville passed away in Nashville on March 9, 2012. He loved the outdoors, and particularly enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed building race cars. He worked for the Bledsoe County School System as a bus driver.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Cagle, Jr. and Beronica Kear Cagle.…

Raymond T. Cagle, 68, of Dunlap, died Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church ad retired from DuPont after 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by daddy, Otis Cagle and sister Shelby Jean Cagle. He is survived by wife of 46 years, Lois J. Cagle; daughter, Sherry…

David Britt, 65, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He worked for Dura Manufacturing for 23 years. He enjoyed working in his garden and sharing it with his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathie Britt; one sister, Wanda Lowe of Pikeville; two brothers, Tommy Britt, Graysville and…

Mildred Darlene Smith, 89, of Cleveland, formerly of Pikeville, passed away at a Cleveland area hospital on March 11, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked at many factories, mostly textile, and was a dedicated homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Leo Smith; son, Charles Vernon Smith; brothers, Raymond,…

Lucille Prater, 65, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. Lucille was preceded in death by parents, Max and Mary Pope; brother, Clettus Pope; sisters, Wilma Brock, Betty Freeman and Marilyn Dotson. Survivors include husband Randall Prater; children Rebecca (Charles) Rains, Ronnie (Jennifer) Prater, and Barbara…

Ludia Grace Davis, 62, of Pikeville died March 4, 2012. She was a member of West End Church of God and loved her church. She was preceded in death by her father, William Milton Stewart and brother, Johnny Stewart. She is survived by her husband Carlos Davis, Jr. of Pikeville; two daughters Ruby Hargis and…

Clayburn Wayne Myers, 55, of Pikeville died January 24, 2012 in an area hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershell and Maggie Myers. He is survived by his wife, Helen Myers; children, Randy Jonathan Presley, Mekisha Marie Myers, Lena Sue Shipley and Sharlie Brook Swafford, Glenn and JoAnne Brock; granddaughter, Kaylie Marie…

Johnny Evans, 67, passed away on February 14, 2012. He lived his whole adult life in the Nine Mile Community. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper and outdoors enthusiast. He devoted his entire life to the perfection of those callings.  He was a great husband, father, and friend. He will be missed by all…