Area Obituaries
William Glenn McBay
William Glenn McBay, 77, of Spring City, formerly of Pikeville died Friday, November 22, 2019. Glenn worked for NASA in the 1960’s during the Apollo Missions and then was an entrepreneur with his own construction company for over 50 years along with Donna Goodfellow working closely with him for at least half those years. He…
Read MorePeggy Morgan
Peggy Morgan, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, November 15, 2019. She attended Faith Baptist Church and was a retired Certified Nurse Assistant. She also enjoyed traveling, spoiling her grandchildren, and having a girls’ day out. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Crawford. She is survived by her husband, Wayne…
Read MoreJean Roberta King
Jean Roberta King, 89, of Dayton, Tennessee died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Life Care of Rhea County. Jean was a longtime resident of Bledsoe County and a member of Community Baptist Church in Pikeville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Riggs and Bertha Morgan Riggs; brothers, Buddy Riggs and Jerry Riggs;…
Read MoreElbert Hughes Gore
Elbert Hughes Gore, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lawson Gore; parents, Jim and Nellie Mae Gore; brothers, Ray and James Gore; sister-in-law, Shirley Gore; and brother-in-law, Johnny Jones. He is survived by his daughters, Wanda (Robert) Dyer of Pikeville, Donna…
Read MoreRobert Floyd Durham
Robert Floyd Durham, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, November 15, 2019. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from February, 1952 to December, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mabel Durham; brothers, Joe Durham and (James) “Bus” Durham; and sisters, Doris Boone, Betty Ingersol, Evelyn…
Read MoreCasey Lynn Troglin
Casey Lynn Troglin, 42, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was of the Church of God faith, loved music, woodworking, fishing and anything to do with nature. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Treva Jean Smith; grandparents, Henry and Rachel Watson; uncle, Raymond “Bear” Troglin; and mother-in-law, Faye Thornton. He is…
Read MoreEddie Albert Roberts
Eddie Albert “Big Edd” Roberts, 55, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church and was employed at the Bledsoe County Prison in the Commissary. He enjoyed from lifting heavy weights to lifting heavy fish. He was an avid sports fan, especially Tennessee Vols and The…
Read MoreDorothy Jane Dunson
Dorothy Jane Dunson, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, with family by her side. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables to share with family and friends and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving and generous soul and greatly missed by many. She was preceded…
Read MoreBetty Ann Dagley
Betty Ann Dagley, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee died peacefully with family Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Alexian Village, Signal Mountain. Betty was born April 23, 1931 in Fork Mountain, Tennessee, the daughter of Dollie and Bill Hart. Betty was a 1948 graduate of Central High School, Wartburg. She served as a sergeant in the Women’s…
Read MoreCatherine Elaine Ross Cordell
Catherine Elaine Ross Cordell, 71, of Dayton, Tennessee formerly of Pikeville died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home with family by her side. Cathy was a member of Pikeville Church of God of Prophecy where she enjoyed singing solo or with others. She loved her grandkids, watching football and boxing. Preceding Cathy in death…
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