Area Obituaries

James Simmons, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones. James grew up in Pikeville, a town he loved and never left. He worked at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex for 40 years and enjoyed working on vehicles in his spare time. Anyone who knew…

Jon August Daschke, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died October 9, 2022. Jon served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a truck driver for 17 years working with Crete Carriers for the last 10 years. He enjoyed metal detecting, arrowhead hunting, fishing, and to end a day eating and relaxing with a glass of…

Katlyn Allisa Cagle passed aways on October 8, 2022. Shewas a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Katlyn was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Jean Johnson; grandparents, Maxie and Lee Evans and Arthur Lee Evans. She is survived by her children,…

Douglas Travis Thrower, 71 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away September 30, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side. Douglas served in the United States Army and worked several years with Romach doing Commercial Construction. He attended Lonewood Baptist the Church of Christ, loved spending time with his family and grandkids. Douglas was…

Billy Allen Angel, 87 of Cold Springs (Pikeville, Tennessee), died October 2, 2022, at the home he built with his loving wife.  Billy was a Christian for most of his life. He spent time when his children were young as the preacher at New Harmony Church of Christ and later was an active member of…

Linda Susanne Howard, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at her home. She loved to hunt and fish. She loved to share her love of both sports with everyone who knew her. She was a triple crown archery champion and taught many people how to shoot a bow and arrow. She was…

Martha Sue McReynolds Brown, 102, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born June 1, 1920 (in the house where she lived for a number of years) to William Isaac McReynolds and Maude Carter McReynolds. Martha Sue graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1938. She was employed in the clerical department…

Mary Alice Trussell Scott, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newt and Grace Trussell; husband, Charles H. Scott, Sr.; son, Charles H. Scott, Jr.; sister, Sallie Trussell; and three brothers, Buck, Bill and John Trussell.…

Robert K. “Bob” Johnson, 87, of the Lusk Community of Bledsoe County, Tennessee died Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Johnson; parents, Bill and Nina Johnson; son, Keith Johnson; sisters, Willie Mae and Elsie Johnson; and brother, Joe Johnson. He is survived by his daughters, Gloria (Dickie) White…

Ruby Lee Britt Sullivan, 75, of the Cold Springs Community, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Christian faith, loved her children and grandchildren. Ruby enjoyed having cookouts and family gatherings, watching the Golden Girls, and listening to music. Preceding Ruby in death were her husband,…