Area Obituaries
Virginia Roye Mitchell Morgan
Virginia Roye Mitchell Morgan, 85, a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Christian and a true friend passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. She was the seventh daughter of the late Roy and Anna Mitchell. Virginia Roye was a wonderful wife of Andrew J. Morgan for 59 years before he passed away; a loving mother…
Read MoreMarvin Sanford Mann
Marvin Sanford Mann, 89, died at his home on October 3, 2014. He was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men’s Fellowship. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII and the Korean War. Marvin retired from Champion Paper in Canton, North Carolina with 35 years of service in 1987.…
Read MoreAlton Graham
Alton Graham, 95, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at Erlanger Healthcare System. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Carlie Graham; and brother, Matt Graham. He is survived by his wife, Helen Graham; two sons, Clarence (Donna) Graham and Alton Graham Jr.; two grandchildren, Warren (Tiffany) Graham of Varnell,…
Read MoreBobby Ray Goad
Bobby Goad, 44 of Pikeville passed away on October 5th 2014. He was of the Baptist faith and attended New Harmony FWB Church. Bobby’s favorite pastime was fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Michael Goad, Sr.; and a sister, Shannon Mai Goad. Left behind to cherish Bobby’s life are his wife,…
Read MoreGledys Ellen London Burton
Gleyds Ellen London Burton, 91, of Pikeville, died Thursday, October 2, 2014. Born July 12, 1923, she was raised in the Cold Springs community. She loved the Lord, her family, gardening, cats, and coconut cake. Mrs. Burton was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Pikeville, where she taught Sunday School for more…
Read MoreRoy Thompson Burgess
Roy T. Burgess, 86, of Pikeville passed away at his home peacefully with his family by his side. He was of the Baptist faith. Roy worked as a machinist and retired from General Motors. His favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, and playing golf. If it had something to do with the outdoors, he would enjoy…
Read MoreJimmy R. “Snuffy” Smith
Jimmy R. “Snuffy” Smith, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Snuffy graduated from Alvin C. York Institute and later attended Tennessee Tech and Martin Methodist College. When in high school and college he was always actively involved in sports. He also served his country as a member of…
Read MoreEva Marriott Scarbrough
Eva Marriott Scarbrough, 91, of Pikeville, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 66. She was renowned for her delicious cinnamon rolls. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Houston Johnson and Milton Scarbrough. Survivors include two sons, Barry (Anita) and Charles (Frankie) Johnson;…
Read MoreIvan Ray Johnson
Ivan Ray Johnson, 70, a lifelong resident of the Lusk community in Pikeville, went to be with the Lord September 29, 2014. He was a member of the Cupbearer Ministry. He also enjoyed camping, meeting with the guys at Pailo Market, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,…
Read MoreGlenda June Johnson
Glenda June Johnson, 74 passed away on September 25, 2014 at her home in Crossville, TN. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. June was of the Church of God faith. Some of her favorite things to do were reading her bible, enjoying the outdoors, and bird watching. She worked as both a…
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