Area Obituaries

Wayne Roberts, 63, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Monday, September 19, 2022. He was a member of Shady Vale Church of God. He drove a truck for Fletcher Trucking. He liked to play golf and was a sports fanatic. He loved the Florida Gators. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Clark; and…

Joann Scruggs Gibson, 79, of Spring City, Tennessee died September 17, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.   Joann was of the Baptist faith, loved spending time with her family, enjoyed working in her yard, planting and weeding her flowers.   Preceding Joann in death were her husband, Billy Mitchell Gibson;…

Helen Wooden Morgan, 67, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away at Wyndridge Health and Rehab in Crossville Saturday September 10, 2022. A life-long resident of the area and of the Christian faith, she attended the Morgan Springs Baptist Church. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, OW “Dub” and Billie Rae Housley Wooden. She is…

Vance Allen Brock, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was the former owner of Brock’s Pool Hall and Brock’s Sweeping. He served on the Pikeville City Council for many years and on the Bledsoe County Commission. He attended West End Church of God. He enjoyed football and basketball, but mostly enjoyed…

Virginia Lee Angel Smith, 98, of the Cold Springs Community, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cold Springs, enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crafting. Preceding Virginia in death were her husband, Coy Lee Smith; parents, Charlie Angel and Mamie Louvenia Simmons Angel Thomas; brothers, Clyde,…

Marvin Roscoe Keener, 72, of Ringgold, Georgia, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, August 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Verdie Keener; brother, A.C. “Alec” Keener; sisters, Essie Mae Evans, Hettie Delores Watts and Melba Goolesby. He is survived by his wife, Treva June Seals Keener of Ringgold, Georgia;…

Annette Hitchcox Morris, 76, of Spencer, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was a member of Brockdell Church of God.  She was a retired factory worker in Spencer.  She enjoyed singing and working crossword puzzle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ray Morris; parents,…

Robert “Gene” Frady, 72 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away August 21, 2022, at his home. Gene loved his family and the Lord Jesus Christ, and was of the Baptist faith. He liked gospel music, was a great bass singer, and enjoyed singing with his wife and family members. He was an avid hunter and fisherman,…

Robert Lee Songer, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his home. He attended Brockdell Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruby Songer; brother, Henry Songer; and great-grandson, Korbyn Songer. He is survived by his children, Bronson Songer of Spencer, Benji Songer of Pikeville, and…

Fred Knox Roberson Jr., 86, passed away July 18, 2022 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. He was born and lived in Bledsoe County. He was a loving father, and barber of many Bledsoe County residents. He will be missed. Preceded in death by wife, Merle Smith Roberson. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy Knox…