Area Obituaries

John Ray Gadd, 98 of Graysville, Tennessee passed away on May 11, 2025. He was born on February 3,1927, to George and Olive Gadd. A lifelong resident of the area he served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Brayton Baptist Church. He worked in construction as a plumber, kind and…

Michael “Mike” Ray Davis, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away May 15, 2025. A devoted son and father, loving partner and cherished grandfather, he lived with heart, humor and a deep love for family, food and fixing anything with a Toyota emblem. Born to Margaret and Charlie Davis, who survive him, Mike carried his family’s…

Amos Burton Davis, also known as “Pappy,” 87, of Spring City, Tennessee, went home on May 17, 2025. He worked for several years in automotive paint and body.  He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra L. Davis and a daughter, Phyllis Ramirez. Surviving are children, Amos…

Archie Mason Archie Mason, 95, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He was best known for giving gum and candy to everyone he saw. His greatest honor was being an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in…

Doyle Everett Lewis, 73, of Graysville, Tennessee passed away April 25, 2025. He retired from Carpenters Local Union 74. After retirement he enjoyed farming and working with cattle. His wife Dorothy A. Lewis; son, Scott Everett Lewis; parents, Virgil “Amo” and Dorothy M. Lewis; and a brother, Don Lewis, preceded him in death. Doyle is…

Brian Scott Hancock, 51, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, working on vehicles and collecting knives. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Elmo Hancock; and sister, Brandie Deweese. He is survived by his mother, Zella Sue Hancock; siblings, Charles (Kim) Hancock and Angela Kirkland; nieces…

Frances Carol Davis, 88, of Pikeville, passed away at Sheltering Arms in Palmer on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Frances was a loving wife, mother and granny. She was a member of the College Grove Church of Christ. Frances enjoyed her flower gardens, cooking and woodworking with her husband for many years. She was preceded in…

Tommy Britt, 55, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was a member of the Church of God.  He was a U.S. Army veteran where he served as a military mason. He loved to paint, gardening, flowers, and enjoyed his dogs and cats. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Britt.…

Lucille May Smith, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was a member of Lee Station Church of God and a devoted Christian. She loved to travel and loved her children and grandchildren. She loved to color and read, especially her Bible. She wanted to help anyone she could, and loved…

Donna Jean McMillen, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She attended Mt. Crest United Methodist Church, and worked in the past as a teller for Citizens Tri-County Bank for many years. She also enjoyed cross…