Area Obituaries

Carolyn Ann Kimmel Smith, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, September 24, 2021. Carolyn worked in an automotive factory for 20 years. She enjoyed raking hay, her flower gardens, playing solitare, and loved her grandbabies. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceding Carolyn in death were her parents, Loren Condit and Dora Noffsinger Kimmel ;…

Ms. Johnnie Roberson “Goo” passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021, in Madison, Alabama. She was born October 31, 1934 in Pikeville, Tennessee. Ms. Roberson retired from the Contel Phone Company of northern Virginia and the Bledsoe County, Tennessee school system. Johnnie always had a great passion and love for music. She was an accomplished…

Vicie Kay Lynn McGhee, 56, of Dayton, Tennessee, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Everett; and her father, Rolland McGhee. She is survived by her step-father, Ralph Everett, of Dayton; brothers, Tom (Cindy) McGhee of Spring City, and R.C. (Mary)…

Ruby Smith Hulsebos, age 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, September 27, 2021. She was a member of West End Church of God. She was preceded in death by husbands, Johnny Smith and Carl Hulsebos; daughter, Sherry Sapp; brothers, Willis, Dutch, Elbert, Winfred, Nevan, Hershall, Leonard, L.V. and Elijah; and sisters, Jessie, Edith, Ellen, Ethel…

Pamela Lynn Haston Howard, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, September 25, 2021. Pam was a caregiver working in healthcare, loved playing with her grandchildren, enjoyed fishing, cooking, and canning.    Preceding Pam in death was her mother, Edith Sandell Haston. Survivors include her daughter, Shelly (Eric) Brewer; grandchildren, Athena, Blaine, Destiny, Callie, Autum, Jacob,…

Carla Michelle Hogan, 52, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Carla worked with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for over five years. She loved life, enjoyed making people laugh, Diamond Dots, and working puzzles.    Preceding Carla in death was her father, Gene Smith. Survivors include her loving husband of 11 years, Fred…

John Allen Hale, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Milo Hale; and sister, Donna Olmstead. He is survived by his wife, Anita Hale of Pikeville; children, Loretta (Josh) Hale-McPherson of Rockwood, Tennessee, Ervin Hale of Crossville, Tennessee, Kim (Virgil)…

Linda Gifford, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith and a big Tennessee and Atlanta Braves sports fan. Linda babysat for more than 15 years loving and caring for other children as well as her own. She also worked at Save-A-Lot and…

Jerry Clyde Daggett, 71, of Elyria, Ohio and formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee, entered the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born November 24, 1949 in Pikeville to Dewey and Estamae (nee Steakley) Daggett. Jerry was a hardworking and loving man, who enjoyed spending time…

Sharon Kay Martin Burks, 57, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, September 24, 2021 with family by her side. Sharon was a housewife but loved crafting, working in flowers, and loved all animals. Preceding Sharon in death was her mother, Judith Ann Gifford Tucker; father, Dion Martin. Survivors include her loving husband, Larry Don Burks, Jr;…