Area Obituaries

Aileen Smith Hale, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She and her husband, J. E., loved playing music and singing. They had a band named Master’s Quartet where they would go to different churches spreading the gospel with their music and singing. Aileen attended…

Don N. Higenbottom, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, January 29, 2021. He was a retired pastor and a servant to his community. He enjoyed working on lawnmowers, woodworking and playing the guitar. He was a mechanic by trade, and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine Kay Higenbottom; parents,…

Judy Aline Fugate, age 74, of Pikeville, TN, died Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of the Bledsoe County School System where she worked as a teacher’s assistant. She was a housekeeper at Sequatchie General Hospital and the Director of Country Kids Daycare. She enjoyed gardening,…

Samuel Lee Farmer (Slick), 74, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on January 26, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Sam was a Veteran of Vietnam with the United States Army. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203 in which he proudly served as an Honor Guard for fallen comrades. He was…

Sandra Ann Angel, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, January 28, 2021. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Sandra was of the Baptist faith, cleaned houses, sat with the elderly, liked the outdoors, her flower gardens, and cooking. Preceding Sandra in death was her father, Donald Gossett. Left behind to…

Shane Christopher Riggs, 41, of Spencer, Tennessee died Monday, January 18, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid football watcher. Shane worked at La-Z-Boy and also for Dillard Smith Construction. Preceding Shane in death were his grandparents, Buster and Ruby Smith Gauger, and Raymond L. Riggs; uncle, Stanley Fortenberry. Left behind to cherish…

With breaking hearts the family announces the passing of our loving son and grandson, Aaron Edward Brown, age 25, of Dunlap, Tennessee, on January 21, 2021. Aaron was born November 7, 1995 in San Marcos de Colon, Honduras and came to the United States in February 2005. He gave his heart to Jesus and became…

Betty Ruth White, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Winesap Freewill Baptist Church. She loved being with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferrill Eldridge White; sister, Lucille Moore; brothers, Clayton and EJ Loyd.…

Mary Ruth Campbell, age 90, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home. She was of the Church of God faith.  She loved her family, shopping at Wal-Mart and all of her shoes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huel Campbell; children, Loretta Campbell and Jerry Don Campbell; and daughter-in-laws,…

Alice “Marie” Dunn, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Dunn; brother, Tommy Lee Thurman; parents, John Carl and Elva Thurman; and son-in-law, Steve Cox. She is survived by her daughters, Tanya Dunn Watson of Pikeville and Linda Dunn…