Obituary of Robert Walter Hale
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Robert W. Hale age 79 of Pikeville, TN died Sunday August 31, 2008. He was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. He was owner and publisher of the Bledsonian Banner, Dunlap Tribune, and The Seaquatchie Valley Shopper since July 1, 1962.
Preceding him in death were his parents Herman and Marie Hale.
Survivors include his wife Amy Hale; three sisters, Dorothy Bayless, Dana Dodson, and Nina (Johnny) Nale, all of Pikeville; brother, Herbert L. (Sharon) Hale, Caseyville, Illinois; uncle Leighton Panter, Crossville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be Tuesday, September 2 at 1:00 pm CDT in the funeral home chapel with Rev Jim Whitaker and Rev Tim Smith officiating.
The family request memorial contributions be made to First Southern Baptist Building Fund, P O Box 338 Pikeville or Pikeville United Methodist Church, P O Box 233 Pikeville. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home Hwy, 127 South, Pikeville, TN. Visitation will be Monday, September 1, 5-9 pm CDT.
