Area Obituaries

Billy Wayne Campbell, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Billy was of the Church of God faith. For many years he worked at Bill Littleton Chevrolet in Dayton. He owned and operated his own trucking business. In his later years, he owned and operated Three…

Gary Wayne Holloway, Sr., 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Gary served in the United States Army, loved his family, enjoyed the outdoors, coon hunting, riding horses, 4-wheeling, and fishing.      Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Albert and Mary Frances Simmons Holloway. Left behind to cherish his…

Jean Walling Angel, 82, a Pikeville native, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1941, and grew up in Bledsoe and Van Buren counties. She lived the last 34 years of her life in Powell, Tennessee. Jean is survived by her daughter, Teresa Angel (Tim) Shaw; granddaughter,…

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Bonnie Elaine Standefer of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee/Ft. Meyer’s, Florida on April 9, 2024. She was 78 years old and born in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a 1963 graduate of Red Bank High School. She was proceeded in death by her parents Zona and…

Donald Wayne Smith, 86, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Soddy Daisy HealthCare. Donald and Pat married in 1966 and moved to Cleveland, Ohio where they lived for 55 years before moving back to Tennessee. Donald worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator. He was of…

Sheila Rankin, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Sheila was employed at Erlanger Bledsoe for over 40 years. She loved attending sports activities of her sons and grandson, and most of all she cherished time with her family.…

Helen Catherine Allison Nipper, 96, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at NHC HealthCare Sequatchie. She was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Helen worked for the FBI in Washington D. C., at the Hosiery Mill in Pikeville, taught school at Bellview, and worked for American Lava in Chattanooga before their…

James Mitchell Gore, 42, of Pikeville, Tennesseedied Wednesday, April 10, 2024 with his loving family by his side. James attended Faith Baptist Church, enjoyed visiting with people, taking a walk, riding his 4-wheeler, and fishing. James was preceded in death by his father, James Gore; and infant brother Jason. Left behind to cherish his memory…

Lee Bolden, 40, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He loved video games and was extremely proficient in technology. He lived life to the fullest and could outsmart anyone.  He always came up with a million-dollar idea and had a positive outlook on life. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Susie Redd;…

Earl Lee Knowles, 74, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born in Pikeville, Tennessee on January 4, 1950. He married Layne Cordell on June 20, 1969, who was his devoted wife of 54 years. They were blessed with one son, Jimmy Lee, whom he nicknamed “Jimbo.” His career consisted of heavy equipment…