Area Obituaries

Nanette Carol Colvard Nanette Carol Colvard, 58, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 27, 2023. She was a BCHS graduate of 1983. She graduated from Cleveland State Nursing Program in 1986. She worked as a registered nurse for many years in Dalton, Georgia and Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a registered flight…

Elizabeth Parhm Ronbett Elizabeth Parham Robnett, 103, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She is survived by her beloved sister, Frances Sue Robnett; and many nieces and nephews. She was born on December 19, 1919, about 10 miles north of Pikeville, in the home where she lived her whole life. Her…

Carl Alvin Smith, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee (formerly of Pikeville, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Carl was the co-owner of Smith TV and Appliance, and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in…

Frances Marie Swafford Frances Marie Swafford, 107, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. Frances attended Pikeville United Methodist Church, enjoyed painting, golfing, crocheting, and quilting. She loved people and was involved in many activities at the Bledsoe County Senior Center before going into the Nursing Home.…

Alice Irene Lam, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 6, 2023. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing and loved to quilt. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, John Lam of Pikeville; granddaughters, Ashley Burgess and Heaven Netherton; great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Burgess; and good friend, Jessie Freeman.…

Robert “Bob” Evans Robert “Bob” Evans, 76 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side. Before operating Mr. Bob’s Barber Shop with his wife, Arlene, Robert served in the United States Navy. Bob loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He liked…

Freddy Allen Pendergrass, 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home. He was a member of Crossville Church of Christ. He was a craftsman, working with wood and enjoyed bird watching. He was a United States Veteran, serving in the Navy during Vietnam, and the Army National Guard during Desert Storm.…

Kimberly Dodson, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was a member of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church. She was an RN for 34 years. She graduated Blackhawk College in Illinois.  She was born and raised in Polk County, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dodson; father, Dalton Collier;…

Merrill Dean Cox Jr., “Dean”, passed away on January 7, 2023, in Athens, Alabama. He was born February 11, 1956, in Cookeville, Tennessee. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. His smile could brighten up even the…

Alice Irene Lam  Alice Irene Lam, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 6, 2023. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing and loved to quilt. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, John Lam of Pikeville; granddaughters, Ashley Burgess and Heaven Netherton; great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Burgess; and good…