Eva Pauline “Polly” Bedwell, 87, of Pikeville, died February 27, 2017. Polly enjoyed collecting antiques, frogs, and gardening. She was a member of  Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding Polly in death was her husband, Robert T. Bedwell; brothers, Edward and Richard Gill; sister, Lucille Frazier. Left to cherish Polly’s memories are her sons, Robert A.…

Joy Ruth Adams, 77, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Preceding Joy in death was her parents, Paul William and Irene Juanita Bailey Kinneer. Left to cherish Joy’s memories are her sons, Robin Adams of South Carolina, Larry Adams, Jr. FL, Kenneth Adams of South Carolina; daughter, Donna (Miguel) Olmedo of Pikeville; brothers David…

Barbara Ross Watts, 83, of Addison, Illinois, formerly of Pikeville, died February 18, 2017. She was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School, loved sewing and yard work. She worked in a factory for “Stewart Warner” as a core winder for 35 years. Preceding Barbara in death were her husband, Donald Watts; son, William Roger…

Clyde Thompson, 85, of Pikeville, died Monday, February 13, 2017. Clyde was a retired aviation mechanic while serving 30 years in the United States Navy.  At the time of his retirement, he had the title of an E9 Master Chief Petty Officer. After moving to Pikeville, Clyde became involved with the American Legion, DAV, Lions…

Mark Dudley Smith, 54, of Graysville, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Mark served in the United State Army. Preceding Mark in death was his father, Billy Gene Smith. Left to cherish Mark’s memories are his wife, Tammy Rene Johnson Smith; children, Miracle, Jacob, and Kensley Smith, all of Ringgold, Georgia; and mother, Deborah Motter of…

Jonah Ryan Denney, 23, of Pikeville, died February 17, 2017. He was a 2011 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He has left behind many family and friends who loved him and will always cherish their time together with him. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Trish Denney; brothers, David (Hannah) Denney of…

Jerry L. Smith, 65, of Pikeville, died February 11, 2017.  He was a member of The Church of Christ at Monterey. He was preceded in death by his father, James Smith; and brother, William Kenneth Smith. He is survived by his sons, Tony ( Rebecca) Smith of Crossville, Tim (Lyn) Smith of Olive Branch, Mississippi;…

Carrie Sue Payne, 97, long time resident of Etowah, peacefully passed to her eternal home in heaven on February 6, 2017. Born March 17, 1919, Carrie Sue attended school in Etowah. She was a beautician for many years, operating her own beauty shop from her home. After her sons were grown, she earned her teaching…

Vera Murphy, 61, of Pikeville, died February 4, 2017.  She was of the United Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Lee Murphy; parents, Jim and Mamie Keedy; and brother, John Keedy. She is survived by her husband, Lee Murphy of Pikeville; son, Timothy Murphy of Pikeville; grandchildren, Alisha Murphy of…

Larry Eugene Cobb, 59, of Pikeville, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at his home. Larry was a member and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He had been in the construction business for 38 years. Larry loved his job very much but also enjoyed 4-wheeling, teaching others about the Bible, the ocean and traveling…