Area Obituaries

Sherry A. Gamber, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was devoted to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dogs. She was also an avid sports fan, especially loving the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Gamber; and parents, Elizabeth and Charles Edwards. She…

Roberta Ann Brown, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee died August 2, 2021. Roberta worked as a Paraprofessional with the Bledsoe County School System, was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, loved playing with her grandchildren, and spending time with her family. Preceding Roberta in death was the love of her life and…

Eula Brock, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee died August 8, 2021. Eula worked in a textile factory for many years. She loved reading her Bible, talking to her friends, and spending time with her grandkids. Preceding Eula in death were her husband, Clifford Ray Brock; parents, Lee and Nancy Brown Cunningham; daughter, Joann Brock; brothers, Manuel,…

Bro. James Freddie Savage, 76, of Rossville Georgia passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 peacefully following a lengthy illness with dementia. He was born October 2, 1944 in Spencer, and was a longtime resident of Bledsoe County. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his family, pastoring and preaching revivals.…

James Alvin “Buck” Ewton, 90, of the Pailo Community in Bledsoe County, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was married to Justine Burch Ewton for 68 years. He was a lifetime member of Bethel church of Christ. Buck never made it past eighth grade. He went…

Raynaldo Lee “Ray” Pankey, 50, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, July 18, 2021 at home. He loved music, playing video games, and spending time with his family. In the past he worked in sanitation at Hubbard.    Ray will be missed by his sons, Alexander Daily, Forest Walker; daughters, Raynisha and Shanice Pankey; father, Roy…

Peggy Groves McDowell, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.    Peggy was the daughter of the late Nan Griffith Dabbs Blake and the late Walter Dabbs. Born in Detroit Michigan on October 17, 1937, she was brought to Tennessee at age nine months and spent her life in Van…

Charity Matney McCloud, 43, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, July 22, 2021. She attended Pikeville Church of God. She was a CNA at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Thelma Matney. She is survived by her husband, Scottie McCloud of Pikeville; children, Blake McCloud, Cyndel (Brandon Hughes)…

Thomas J. “Bug Eyes” Lewis, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, July 22, 2021. He served in the United States Air Force and the United States Army 82nd Air Borne. He retired from TVA and was a member of IBEW 175 (846). He was also a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was preceded in…

Charlotte Burgess, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, July 25, 2021. She attended Wheeler Hill Church of Christ.  She loved farming, antiquing, fishing and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was very much a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Oscar Burgess; daughter, Patricia Redheffer; parents, Lorenzo Dow and…