Area Obituaries

Linda Kay Cubbage Ward, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee in the Bellview community, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking, reading her Bible and being involved with her church, especially Vacation Bible School, and she loved all animals. Linda worked as a comptroller in telecommunications for over 20 years. Preceding Linda in…

James A. Evans, 51, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, May 15, 2021. He enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed fishing, and loved to thrift shop. He lived for his work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Floann Evans; sisters, Pam Evans and Leisa Evans Brown; brother, Frankie Evans; and nephew,…

Larry Gene “Smokey” Brown, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with his chickens. Larry served in the United States Army from 1970-1973, worked in the warehouse at Bledsoe…

Melvin Smith, 81, of Pitts Gap Mountain, Bledsoe County, Tennessee was promoted to heaven May 8, 2021, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He worked at Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant, and owned and operated Smith’s Tree Farm. He was a faithful member of Pitts Gap Church of God where he was church clerk for 48 years, and taught Sunday School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and…

Lola Belle Smith, 100, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was a faithful member of The Church of Christ at Griffith for over 50 years. She was a farmer along with her husband, Waymon, in Kansas. She moved back to Pikeville in 1964 and raised livestock on their farm. Her greatest pleasures…

Louise Patterson, 92 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, May 7, 2021. She attended Sampson Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minyard and Hettie Reagan; brothers, Paul Reagan, Wayne Reagan and Frank Reagan; and sister, Agnes Oakes. She is survived by her son, Phillip Dunham of McMinnville; daughters, Joy Patterson and…

Patricia Ann Gotwalt, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Patricia loved talking with people and enjoyed watching TV. Preceding Patricia in death was her husband, Eugene Gotwalt ; parents, Bernard and Gretchen Ellsworth Sherwood;  brother, William Sherwood, and sister, Virginia Gotwalt. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Richard…

Cynthia Leona Britton, 52, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family at his side Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Cindy loved spending time with her boys, enjoyed going to the different beaches, singing, swimming, and cooking. Preceding Cindy in death was her father, Donald Lee Britton. Left behind to cherish…

Jeffery L. Owens, 65, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff was born on January 7, 1956 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Edward and Betty (Simmons) Owens. He attended East Ridge High School, and enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing. He had a painting business and was a general contractor for many…

Dennis Alexander Beattie, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away at his home with his loving family at his side Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Dennis was the owner of B & D Plastering Inc. He attended Pikeville United Methodist Church, enjoyed antiquing, classic cars, traveling, and being outdoors. He was known for his wicked sense of…