Area Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Newell E. Angel announces his passing on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at the age of 87. Newell will be remembered by his wife of 15 years, Louella and his stepchildren Vicki (Tim), Michelle and Teresa (Chad). Newell will also be fondly remembered by his five step…

Terrie Ann Ratcliffe, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away at her home Friday, September 8, 2017. She was the first of twins born January 16, 1955 in Logan, West Virginia. Terrie was of the Church of Christ faith. Preceding her in death were her mother, Icy Moldie Elkins; siblings; Gertrude Carol Maynor, Floyd Aliff, Pauline…

Willie Ruth Rains, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, September 8, 2017. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Earlie Green; brothers, Floyd Green and Chester Green; and great-granddaughter, Gracie Rains. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Eddie Rains of Pikeville;…

James Neal, age 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, September 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Ruth Neal; parents, General and Mary Neal; brothers, Ronald, Robert and Ray Neal; and sisters, Marie Brown and Wanda Wright. He is survived by his wife, Noni Neal; daughter, Barbara Ruth Hindman of…

Mike Hutcheson, age 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He was the former owner of Family Shoe Center in Pikeville. He was a surveyor in Bledsoe County and previously served as a Bledsoe County Commissioner. He was an United States Veteran, serving in…

Lacey Lee Cox, 57 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, September 10, 2017. She loved to fish, spend money and cook.     Preceding Lacey in death were her parents, Ralph Avery and Dorothy May Wallace James; and brother, Joseph James. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, James L. Cox; son, Jason Rutherford of Hixson;…

Ernstean Brock, age 88, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Virgie Brock; borthers, Clayton and Wiley Ray Brock; and sisters Christean Madden and Willa Dean Overturf. She is survived by her son Bobby Joe (Betty Jo) Hensley; grandchildren, Jody Hensley and Brenda Joyce “B.J.”…

Franklin S. Roberson, age 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at his home. He was a member of The Church of Christ. He was retired from TVA as a heavy equipment operator-IBEW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drucellia and Cole Roberson; brothers, Blake, J.B., Jack and Roy C. Gross…

Juanita McDaniel, age 82, of Spencer, died Thursday, August 31, 2017.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a foster/adoptive mother for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman McDaniel; parents, Herman and Callie Mullins; brother, Herman Mullins, Jr.; and sisters, Cora Amburgey and Geneva Mullins. She is…

Rachel J. Watson, 79, of Pikeville, died Monday, August 21, 2017. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Pikeville.  She was a member of The Sunshine Ladies Club in Van Buren County. She was retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry.    She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C.…