Area Obituaries

Oct. 7, 2006-Feb. 19, 2025 Augustus “Gus” Ely Fitz was saved and baptized into the Catholic religion on February 14, 2025 and a few short days later God called him home. Gus loved gaming and hanging out with his family and close friends, especially his German Shepherd battle buddy, Rex. Gus is a 2025 graduate…

Peggy Dianne (Reece) Stone, 65, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She is formerly of Pikeville. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Peggy loved live music, camping, the beach, bonfires, people, and being with her family and friends. Peggy’s greatest joy was being able to be there for anyone…

Willie G. Green, 65, of Graysville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home. She attended Hendon Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lenord  and Florine Stewart; sisters, Etta (Billy) Smith of Hendon and Wanda (Terry) Maness of Lexington, Tennessee; brother, Michael Stewart of Hendon; and several…

Auldin Prentice Crane, 84 of Dayton, Tennessee passed away at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born in Pikeville on January 31, 1941, the son of the late Arby Lee Crane and Elma (Hancock) Crane. He was preceded in death by his 10 siblings, Minnie Ruth (Crane) Fann, Lillian Frances (Crane) Morgan,…

Harvey Lee “Junie” Roberts, Jr., 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. Mr. Roberts worked for Coca-Cola for eight years and worked in HVAC for over 40 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His…

Elsie Marie Hedgecoth, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was a member of Shady Vale Church of God. She was a former employee of Robinson’s Manufacturing in Pikeville. She also ran a daycare for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death…

Clifford E. Gray, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, February 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Truell Gray; mother, Opal Gray; special uncle, Grady Gray; sister, Sarah Henry; and brother-in-law, Bryan Henry. He is survived by his sister, Darlene (Allen Fisher) Gray Smith; one niece; two nephews; and several cousins.…

Austin Thomas Wayne Brock, 25, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Austin loved his family, was a 2017 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, enjoyed cutting wood and tinkering with junk cars. Austin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tommy and Kathy Henderson; paternal great-grandparents, William and Myrtle Campbell; paternal…

Charles Dale Wagner, Jr., 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. Charlie was a Mechanical Engineer for over 30 years, and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. He loved his family, was an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed farming. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Dale and…

Glenn E. Loyd, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 10, 2025. He was a member of Pikeville Church of God. He served in the U.S. Army two years on active duty and two years in the Army Reserves. He worked at Newton Chevrolet in Chattanooga for 45 years. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending…