Pearl Julia Segers, 65, of Pikeville passed away on January 30, 2011. She had worked in the nursing field for many years and was adored by so many. Segers was a very special lady who cared deeply for her family and everyone she knew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Henry Beckham…

Ernie “Benny” Bennett, 100, passed away February 19, 2011. He was born November 8, 1910 in Windyville, Missouri, the son of Joe B. Bennett and Alta Jane Wilson Bennett. His mother had a proud Heritage as a Native American (1/2 Cherokee) and Ernie was always cognizant of this heritage, as were his children. Bennett was…

Flora Bernice Barnes, 83, of Mooneyham Community, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Della Frazier; sisters, Cora Mae Roberts, Verdie Lee Mooneyham; son Johnny Cecil Barnes; and grandson, Noah Lynn Dodson. Survivors include husband, Cecil Barnes of the Mooneyham Community; daughters, Pamela (Virgil) Singleton of Dunlap and…

Alice Marie Ward, 60, of Pikeville died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Old Cumberland The Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louetta Moore. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Ward of Pikeville; four daughters Millissa Terrant of Ohio, Stephanie (Ricky) Lewis…

Margaret Ellen Clark, 62, of Pikeville died early Thursday morning, February 17, 2011 at her home. Clark was born in Rhea County on October 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Sidney and Marie (Brady) Clark. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Jarrett and Sandra Messimer; her brother, Rodger Clark; and…

Thelma Lucille Hale, 81, of Pikeville passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a dedicated mother, wife and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dean Hale; grandson, Robert Paul McCartney; parents; brothers, Rudolph, Harry and Ernest Farley; son-in-law Robert Paul McCartney, Sr. Hale…

Clyde Christopher Eugene Brown, infant son of Cody and Ashley Brown, was born and died on January 27, 2011. He is survived by his paternal grandparents, Darlene and Larry Brown; his maternal grandparents, Lila and Carter Gaydon; and aunt, Tina Brown. A private family service was held on January 28. Please share your thoughts online…

Randall Smith, 62, of Pikeville passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011. He was a truck driver for Triple T in Whitwell. Smith was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Smith, Roberta Smith and great-grandchild, Silas Burgess. He is survived by his son, Randy (Jennifer) Smith; daughter, Susan (James) Troglin; father, Leo Smith, all…

Angela Kathrin O’Dell, 41, of Dunlap passed away on February 8, 2011. She was an LPN with LifeCare Center of Rhea County.  She is survived by her sons, Robert (Angela) Wood of Dunlap and Joseph Wood of Phenix City, Alabama; daughters, Brittany and Destiny O’ Dell of Dunlap and Ashley McLain of Missouri; father and…

Mary Ellen Agee Sanders, a long time resident of Conway, South Carolina, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2011, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She moved to the Raleigh area in 1991. She was 84. Sanders was born December 25, 1926 in Florida. She grew up in Pikeville, and was one of six children…