Area Obituaries

Robin Reniee Sciarrone, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, gained her wings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Robin was born on November 26, 1962 in Weston, West Virginia. She later moved to South Florida with her husband of 42 years, Frank Sciarrone, Sr. In 2015, Frank and Robin moved to Pikeville,…

William Doyle Pendergrass, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away into the presence of God on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Doyle was a member of West End Church of God. He drove a truck his whole life and worked TVA for 12 years. He worked hard all his life.…

Anona Belle Artz, 91, of Pikeville Tennessee, passed away on October 20, 2024. Anona was born on April 21, 1933 to Marshall and Claudia Kimes of Kalispell, Montana. In 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles Artz. Together, they led a life that focused on helping others. They relocated many times over the…

Ruth Ann Smith, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. Ruth Ann loved her family, was a member of First Baptist Church, and in her earlier years enjoyed crafts and photography. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, James England; parents, Tommy and Audry…

Irene Hankins Mooneyham, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 1, 2024 after a long battle with an illness. She was born and raised in Bledsoe County and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She loved her family, church, and Gospel music. She was a loving…

Several events planned for Veterans On Monday, November 11, Veterans Day will be observed in Bledsoe County on the Courthouse lawn and the adjoining Veterans Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Guest speaker is Retired Colonel Sidney L. Morgan of Crossville. For more see the November 7 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

Thomas O’Connor, 22, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, October 14, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. He attended BCHS and worked at Ques. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved his children, family and friends. He lit up the room with his personality and cared about others deeply. He was a talented…

Mildred McDaniel, 58, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Friday, October 17, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was a very loving and caring person and was beloved by her community, co-workers, friends and family. Her smiling face will be deeply missed by everyone. She was preceded in death by her…

Nancy Ann Sells Dodson, 55, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Nancy was born in 1969 in Chattanooga to Martha Sells and the late Bobby Sells. She was a 1987 graduate and honor student of Bledsoe County High School, where she was a member of the Beta Club. She represented her school…

Thomas Freeman (Tommy) Sewell, Sr., 90, of Winston, Georgia passed away peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. He was a native of Newnan, Georgia, first of four sons born to the late Hazel Herrin and Glover Byram Sewell, Sr. He graduated from Newnan High School in 1952 and in…