Area Obituaries

Nicholas “Nick” Cline Angel, 30, of Pikeville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence. He was a graduate of Sequatchie Valley Academy and a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church. Nick enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the 4-H Club as a small child…

Glenda Faye Swanger, 75, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday evening, June 28, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved grandmother and her grandchildren were the love of her life. She loved working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Bob Swanger; parents, Max and Margaret…

Judy Riggs, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, July 1, 2019. She attended Summer City Church of God. She was the owner of Tommy & Judy’s Service Station on Dayton Mountain. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Martha Cox. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Tommy Riggs; children, Ricky (Darlene)…

Henry Earl Reed, 69, of Spring City, Tennessee died Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was an Army veteran, a member of the Shriner International, and a mason. During his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Earl worked as an Electrical Instructor during his 30 years with TVA. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and…

Linda Shannon Brock, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. Linda was an active member of the ceramics class at Bledsoe County Senior Center, and was the child care provider for many families in Bledsoe County. She was preceded in…

Jerry Angel, 53 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, July 1, 2019 at his residence. He was a concrete finisher by trade, but also enjoyed doing auto body work. Jerry loved riding around and fishing. Preceding him in death were his father, Wendel Angel; and nephew, Nicholas “Nick” Angel. Survivors include his mother, Eleanor Joyce Blaylock…

“Butch” Eddie Ray Roberson, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, after a battle with cancer. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church; a member of the Alhambra Shine Temple where he was part of the mounted horse patrol; St. Elmo Lodge #437 F. & A. M.; and a member of…

Karen Lynn Marshall, 63, of Dunlap, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Hospice Care Center. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was a long time member of the TN Association of Fairs, very active in the 4-H programs, and was a 4-H program assistant. Karen also worked with the Sequatchie County…

Walter W. Cooley, 78, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was a retiree of the United States Army having served 31 years as a Master Sergeant with three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Allen Cooley;…