Area Obituaries

My Mom, Melba Winnell (Nell) Arledge passed away at her home in Pikeville on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was 95 years young. Born on February 1, 1929 to Homer and Lois McKenzie, she spent her younger years with her grandparents, Alice and Oscar Hamilton of Rainsville, Alabama. Mom was the oldest of six children…

Claude Daniel Pankey, 77, of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. Claude served in the United States Army as 1st Special Forces and Green Beret, was a truck driver for Warner Trucking Company, enjoyed listening to gospel music, liked to draw, and play pool. Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil…

Jon Michael Kyle, a loving husband and father died at home on September 19, 2024 at 8:04 p.m. He is survived by his wife and two children. Jon’s adult life started by joining the Army. He did this so he could marry his wife of 40 years. He is a retired deputy sheriff of the…

Kenneth Dewayne “Kenny” Knowles, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Kenny loved his family, children, and grandchildren, enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, and was a self-employed contractor. Kenny was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Loyd, and grandson, Leevon Hurst. Left behind…

Dion Lee “Snake” Angel, the last surviving Charter Member of the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Erlanger Bledsoe surrounded by his loving wife and children. Snake was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sarah Ann; his father, Hondo Angel; his precious mother, Emma Angel Worthington; his special step-father,…

Courtney Rachel Shania Summers, 27, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. Courtney attended Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ, and was a 2015 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. She worked as a bartender at Bankwalker Brewing Company. Courtney loved her son and family, liked all animals, and also enjoyed hunting and collecting…

Corey Laine Roberts, 37, of Dayton Mountain, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born in Chattanooga on February 27, 1987, the son of Michael Roberts and Kimberly (Capps) Lane, who both survive him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Ruby Roberts and Donald Capps, and…

Aiden Lee Pearson, 17, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, September 14, 2024. He attended First Southern Baptist Church. He was a member of the Bledsoe County High School Class of 2026. His future plans were to follow his uncle’s footsteps and join the United States Army. He enjoyed video games and making people laugh. He…

Robert Nail, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home. He enjoyed digging for ginseng and spending time with his grandson. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hooker and Daisy Nail; and cousin, Troy Nail. He is survived by his wife, Lisa…

Trevor Lowell Hankins, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at home unexpectedly. Trevor loved his family, spending time with his grandchildren, and friends. In his pastime, he enjoyed woodworking and playing pool. He was of the Church of God Faith, and a 1989 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. Trevor was…