Area Obituaries

Michael Bales passed away on April 4, 2022 during difficulty in surgery. He is survived by his mother, Michele Crandall. He will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life was held at home in Pikeville, Tennessee on Sunday, April 10. Hood Funeral Home served the family.

Christopher Allen Colbaugh, 61 of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord on March 21, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Chattanooga due to a terminal illness with his family by his side. He was born November 10, 1960, and grew up in Chattanooga. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served…

Timmie Creason, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Estel Lee Creason; and brother, Delmer Creason. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Creason, of Pikeville; sons, Logan Evett and Michael Creason; grandchildren, Linda Wood, Gracie Coleman, Maxine, Isabella and Gabrielle Peglow; step-children, Joshua Howard,…

Jerry Lee “Chucky” Childress, 51, of Pikeville, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his residence. He was of the church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Louis and Polly Brock Childress; wife, Angela Farley Childress; and brother, Randall Childress. He is survived by his…

Olden Ray Brock, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, April 4, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. He worked in the coal mines and factories for years. Olden enjoyed breaking and riding horses, deer hunting, and was of the Church of God faith.     Preceding Olden in death were his…

Marson “Taz” Gibson, 64 of Pikeville, Tennessee died March 11, 2022. Taz enjoyed the outdoors just riding his horse Hank, four wheeling, and even taking a ride on a motorcycle. He loved his dog Phoebe, and also enjoyed fishing, hunting, hanging out with his friends, and liked tinkering and working to fix any old broken…

Rothchild Wellington “Boo” Bray, 27, of Pikeville, Tennessee died March 26, 2022. Boo fiercely loved his family, enjoyed playing basketball, and watching football, especially the Patriots, liked riding his motorcycle, and listening to classic rock music.   Preceding Rothchild in death were his maternal grandparents, George and Doris Rogers; paternal grandparents, Robert and Janice Bray;…

Maggie Ann Smith, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Hayes and Susan Hayes; brothers, Leon, Travis, Lawrence and Steve Hayes; and sisters, Shirley Morgan and Mary Hayes. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,…

Jo Nell Fisher, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was a member of Griffith Church of Christ.  She was retired from Robinson Manufacturing and worked at The Fabric House in Pikeville for many years.  She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her friends and family. She was preceded in death…

Jason Edward Detrick, 41, left this world suddenly, yet willingly, on March 18, 2022 to go home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Those who knew Jason, even just a little, lost a shinning light in their lives. Jason had the privilege of having the love and guidance of two great churches.…