Area Obituaries

Jimmy Sprouse, 68, passed away on Monday July 2, 2012.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a veteran of the Vietnam War for which he was awarded both the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service. He was a carpenter by trade. He was affectionately referred to as the…

Joy Yvonne Bryant Roderick of Pikeville, formerly of Dover, Florida passed away June 29, 2012. She was born in Tampa, Florida on August 7, 1961. She was preceded in death by her mother Lucille Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Glen; father, Johnny Bryant; and brother, Larry (Patricia) Bryant. A memorial service was held…

Kenneth Wayne LaRue, 69, of Lindale, Texas went to his heavenly home on July 1, 2012. He was a truck driver for over 40 years. He was the son of Dena (Yarbrough) LaRue and C.O. (Dutch) LaRue, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Velma; sister, Jean Lange and brother,…

Hortense Amelia Graham Colvard, 90, of Pikeville passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was a member of the Pikeville Church of God for over 60 years. She was a dedicated homemaker and cherished her time spent with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She served as Bledsoe County Clerk and Master of the Chancery…

Ronnie Lynn Smith, 59, of Pikeville died Sunday, June 30, 2012. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Reva Smith; sisters Willa Dan Prater and Jamie Thurman. Survivors include daughter, Jill (Aaron) Meeks of Monteagle; sister, Peggy (Terry) Hargis of Pikeville; brothers, Billy Smith,…

Charlie Ray Holland, 51, lost his battle with cancer on Friday June 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Louallen Holland; and his sisters, Sharon and Gwen Holland.  He is survived by his father, Charlie Lester Holland; brother, Rufus Holland; and nephew, Eric Lee Holland. A celebration of his life service…

Charles Joseph “Chuck” Brest, III, 68, of Jamestown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family in Pikeville on Friday, June 29, 2012. He was born February 10, 1944 in Dayton Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles J. Brest II; his mother, Virginia Rita Cook Jones; and a brother, John “Jack” Brest.…

Darrell Allen Smith, 45 of Pikeville passed away on Friday June 22, 2012. He enjoyed digging for roots, playing Yahtzee, and watching the Deadliest Catch on TV. He was preceded by his parents, Leroy Smith and Betty Stafford; brothers, Richard, Mike and Larry Stafford; and a sister, Rhonda Baker. He is survived by his brother,…

Tony Lee Reed, 47, of Pikeville, died Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was a member of West End Church of God. He was preceded in death by mother, Faye Hale; sister, Nancy Reed; and grandmother, Susie Ellen Reed. Survivors include two daughters, Ariel Reed of Pikeville and Alisha (Lenny) Gray of Chattanooga; son, Tony Reed…

Mary Ellen Hale, 66, died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her home in Dayton. She was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and a member of Friendship Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse C. and Stella L. (Boyd) Harris; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by three…