Area Obituaries

James (Charlie) Rankin, 80, of Johnson City passed away Friday February 21, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a native of Pikeville, Tennessee and was a son of the late Harry Lee Rankin and Bertha Clifton Rankin. Charlie had worked for the TVA as a heavy equipment operator for…

Gary Lynn Black, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Gary attended Bethel Church of Christ. He spent his career in the manufacturing industry, retiring from Rheem Manufacturing (Wetumpka, Alabama) as plant manager, and during his career, he also held managerial positions with…

Edward “Ed” Jakoby Sr., 83, of Spring City, Tennessee, formerly of Red Hill, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Green Lane, Pennsylvania on May 6, 1941 to Julius and Edith Miller Jakoby. Ed was a 1959 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High…

Barbara Jo Clark Simmons, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, March 20, 2025. Barbara loved her children and grandchildren, was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed her flowers gardens and mowing her yard. Preceding Barbara in death was her husband, Clyde Allen “Smiley” Simmons. Barbara will be dearly missed by her sons, Joey (Joann) Simmons;…

Charles William “Chuck” Molenda, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Charles served in the United States Army, was a member of Mount Crest United Methodist Church, a Mason, a VFW member, and had won all the awards possible as a Boy Scout of America. Chuck was the bookkeeper for Friends of…

Johnny Blankenship, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home. He was a Deacon at Sampson Freewill Baptist Church. He was a member of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 72 and was an avid fisherman and farmer. He loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty…

Patsy Ann Moore Angel, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 with her family by her side. Patsy loved her family and was the secretary for Angel Construction Company for many years. She was a 1967 graduate from Ringgold High School and a member of First Southern Baptist Church where she volunteered…

Barbara Jeanne Smith, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 15, 2025. She absolutely loved animals. She also loved to crochet, working in her flower garden and crafting. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Dayton. She obtained her degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee Tech in 1995. She was preceded in…

Kevin Richard White, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at NHC in Dunlap. Kevin fought a hard fight with MS for over 25 years. He was a 1981 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church.  He loved Tennessee basketball and football, and…

Bobby Partin, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 8, 2025. A member of Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy, he loved the Lord with his whole heart and served the church for many years. He was a loving husband, dad, brother and “The Best Papa” to all the grands. Spending time with family,…