Area Obituaries

Bobby Ray “Bob” Dickey, 78 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Rhea Medical Center. Bob was a Christian, enjoyed growing a garden, fishing, and worked as a mason laying block for over 40 years. Preceding Bob in death were his parents, James Walter and Martha Huskey Dickey; brother, Hugh Garner; sisters, Judy…

Onva W. “Sonny” Henson, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, August 28, 2021. He listened to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He loved to race cars and loved anything with four wheels.  He was dedicated to his work and those he worked with. He…

William Edward Stafford, 48, of Spring City, Tennessee died August 30, 2021. William was a mechanic by trade and worked on all type of automobiles. He loved his family and friends, enjoyed fishing, going out on the boat, dirt track racing, and just tinkering with anything to fix it. He was of the Christian faith.…

Lee Gore, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He worked at La-Z-Boy in Dayton for 30 years until his retirement. He loved farming and his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nellie Mae Cooley…

Darvin Lee Oakes, Jr., age 47, of Hermitage, Tennessee, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie; and their unborn child. She was the love of his life and his very best friend. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, W.O. Pratt. He is survived by his…

Ricky Howard, 64, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, August 27, 2021. He was a member of West End Church of God and played in the band Crystal River. He was the owner/operator of Howard’s Trucking. He was preceded in death by his son, Rickey Eugene Howard; parents, James and Violet Howard; brother, George Lee Howard;…

Larry Eugene Hankins, 64, of Pikeville, Tennessee died August 24, 2021 in Greenville, S. C. while transporting for Roane Transportation. Larry loved his job and had affectionally named his truck ”Ms. Pearl.” Besides working, Larry loved to ride around and visit with people, hunting, and collecting guns, working on his truck, and horse back riding.…

Darrin Cantrell, 49, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, August 27, 2021. He was a 1989 Bledsoe County High School graduate.  He loved to golf and fish. He was preceded in death by his father, William Cantrell; grandparents, Bradley and Beatrice Wyatt and William and Toy Cantrell. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Brock of…

Paul Elzaworth Byus, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee died August 22, 2021 with family by his side. Captain Paul was a River Boat Captain and retired from  M & G Transport. He was licensed through the US Coast Guard.    Preceding Paul in death were his parents, Charles Junior and Francis Mae Turner Byus; sisters, Debra…

Andrew Gomes Torres, III, 38, of Spencer, Tennessee died Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was a member of New Martin Church of God and a beloved member of Grandview. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Torres; grandparents, Don and Shelby McNew and Andrew and Linda Torres; and uncle, Daniel Torres. He is…