Robert Wade “Bittie” Angel, 77, passed away on August 9, 2016. He was of the Church of God faith. Robert was avid reader who enjoyed spending time with family. In his early years, he also enjoyed traveling. Robert was in the restaurant business for several years, but ultimately he retired from the City of Pikeville…

Blanche Swilley McNeal, 86 of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord, August 12, 2016. Preceding Blanche in death were her husband, Ivey Lee McNeal; son, Ivey Lee McNeal, Jr.; parents, Peyton A. and Manerva Holton Swilley; three brothers; four sisters. Left to cherish Blanche’s memories are her sons, William Thomas (Cynthia) McNeal of…

Howard Mathes, 80, of Pikeville, went home to be with the Lord, August 10, 2016. Howard was a big Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Mathes; parents, Horace and Ruby Walls Mathes; brother, Hollis Mathes. Left to cherish Howard’s memories are…

Zaylee Ann Shane Watson, infant daughter of Lashay Harvey and Josh Watson of Pikeville died Monday, August 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfathers, Coy Conley and Jimmy Pope; maternal great-grandmother “Murmur” Christine Hobbs; paternal great-grandparents, Jim and Bessie Watson and paternal great-grandfather, Billy Atnip; and paternal cousin, Katrina Ewing,  and…

Metha Laura Holloway Crawford, 73, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at her home. Born in Spring City, she was the daughter of the late Jarman and Jessie Chumley Holloway.  Metha was a 1960 graduate of Spring City High School.  She held a variety of jobs of employment as well as volunteer work positions, all of…

Mary Ann Smith Hall, 89, of Pikeville died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. She was a member of Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. She was a correspondent missionary with over a thousand students.  She was also a Republican and world famous for her chocolate gravy. She was preceded in death by her…

Dorothy L. Swafford, 78, of Crossville, formerly of Pikeville, passed away Saturday morning July 23, 2016 at her home.

Ed Simmons (Deerhunter), 69, of Dayton, died on July 24, 2016. Some of his hobbies were fishing, hunting, and hunting ginseng. Ed drove a log truck for many years. He was preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Simmons; parents, Veon and Leona Simmons; brother, Floyd Simmons. Left to cherish Ed’s memories are his wife…

James Rainey, 78, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by a son, James Ricky Rainey; his parents, Cleveland and Ada Rainey; and a brother, Chester Rainey. Surviving him are his loving wife of 52 years, Josie Rainey; daughter, Elaine (Wayne) Underwood of Pikeville; son, Harold Rainey of Pikeville; step-children,…