Area Obituaries

Ronald Dean Shoemate, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 16, 2018. He was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force and a member of Mason Lodge #70 F & AM in Mason, Michigan. He worked in the Department of Correction in Michigan and Tennessee for over 30 years. He loved his grandchildren and…

Hannah Tom (Tommye) Robnett Schoolfield, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Sunday, February 11, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. She was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 66 and the Bledsoe County Republican Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, James Robert…

Larry Lee “Shot” Hurd, 67, of Maryville, Tennessee formerly of Dunlap, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 after a sudden illness. He was a member of IBEW 175 Union and worked at TVA. After TVA, he taught lineman training at Chattanooga State for several years. He also had a love of Street Rods. He was…

Zora M. Brake, nee Turner, 88, of Collinsville, Illinois, born on December 5, 1929 in Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Elmwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Maryville, Illinois. Zora was the owner of Zora’s Natural Health Food Store in Collinsville. She was a member of the American Legion Post 365 Ladies Auxiliary…

Shirley Ann Burks passed away on February 10, 2018 at 80 years of age. Shirley was a strong, courageous and joyful woman. She was the co-founder of Life Line Foods, and Ameritrek Tours. She was a woman of strong faith and a giving heart, as well as a prolific gardener, loving wife, mother and grandmother.…

Dennis Pendergrass, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, February 10, 2018. He enjoyed watching western movies, riding around, being with his grandchildren, and listening to country and bluegrass music. Dennis attended Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ when he was able. Preceding Dennis in death were his parents, Samuel Walter and Annie Elizabeth Simmons Pendergrass; brothers,…

Pauline Dodson, 95, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and loved her dogs. She worked in the cafeteria at BCHS. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dodson; son-in-law, Bill Howser; sister, Lois Sexton; nephew, Ronnie Howard; and granddaughter, Sherri Howser. She…

Edna Mae Brock, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee went to be with the love of her life, Roy, on February 9, 2018 . She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Brock; parents, Jessie and Callie LeMaster; and sister, Ruie Wright. She is survived by her children, Debi Wegley of Brookville, Ohio, Chuck (Amy)…

Willene McReynolds Shelton, 72, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. Preceding Willene in death were her parents, Charles I. and Wilma Henley McReynolds. Survived and left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of over 54 years, John W. Shelton; son, Charles S. “Chuck”…

J. B. McDowell, 76, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction business for the most part of his life.  J. B. enjoyed farming and driving his mule team on trail rides. His best friend was Jack, his Jack Russell. Preceding J. B. in death were his…