Area Obituaries

Sandra A. Shoemate, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, July 13, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and caring for her pets, Zoe and Felix.  Her hobbies were scrapbooking, sewing, painting ceramics and other crafts. She was born January 30, 1953 to Mike and Bessie Foley…

Sam Thomas Gholston, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Sam was a member and elder at West End Church of God. He worked at La-Z-Boy for 27 years, went to Bledsoe County High School, enjoyed his grandkids, gardening, and woodworking. Preceding Sam in death were his…

Thelma Blackburn Boynton, 100, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was a member of Mt. Crest United Methodist Church where she served as secretary, treasurer, and historian. She loved gardening, quilting, sewing, cooking and especially spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Boynton was a life-long learner with a passion for education,…

Donna Sue Angel, 62, of Dunlap, Tennessee died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. During her lifetime, she worked in an automotive factory in Pikeville. She enjoyed her grandbabies, quilting, loved animals, especially hummingbirds. Preceding Donna in death were her parents, James Ellis Angel and Dorothy Mae Mooneyham Cooley; nephew, Aaron Jones; great-nephew, Steven Tyler Freeman. Donna…

Kathryn “Ginger” Swafford, age 74 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Ginger was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. She loved being with her family especially the granddaughter. Ginger was a textile factory worker at Dupont for 40 years. Preceding Ginger in death was her husband, Frank Richard “Dick” Swafford; parents, Leonard…

Virgil Garner Ferguson, 83 of Tansi, Tennessee died Friday, July 10, 2020. Virgil was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially going on cruises. Virgil served in United States Marine Corp and later in his lifetime was a photographer for Fuji and Nord during his lifetime. Preceding Virgil in death were…

Clyde Tucker of O’Fallon, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Mr. Tucker was born November 26, 1932 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. Mr. Tucker is survived by his sons, Lonnie (Peggy) Tucker, Gary (the late Gina) Tucker, Billy Tucker; brother, David (Veronica) Tucker; sister, Christine Agee; grandchildren, Gary Tucker, Jr., Wendy Tucker-Reid, Diana Ferra, Ryan…

Ruby Wooden Clark, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to sleep on Thursday evening, July 2, 2020 and woke up in Heaven. She was born in Pikeville, to the late Eli and Buba Boring Wooden. She was of the Baptist faith and last attended Community Baptist Church in Pikeville. She was preceded in death by her…

Kimberley Holland Wilson, 58, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away June 19, 2020 unexpectedly at her home. Kim was of the Baptist Faith. Kim was a certified medical assistant for over 20 years and a member of AAMA. Kim was currently employed at Chattanooga Eye Institute for seven years. She was previously employed at Siskin Hospital.…

Charles Marion Morgan, 51, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Charlie was a member of Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church. He loved to pick the Banjo, sing, drive his muscle car, and being with his family. Charlie served in the Navy. He worked for eight years in Nuclear Security for TVA.    Preceding…