Bertie Smith, 68, of Pikeville passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014.  She was born January 31, 1946 to the late Beverage and Laura Davis. She was of the Church of God faith.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Gore. She is survived by her caregivers, Randy and Cindy Smith. A Graveside…

Graveside Memorial Services for T. J. Higgenbotham, 82, of Crossville, Tennessee, will be conducted on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at the Whittaker Cemetery. Rev. Scott Griner, Elder Larry McDuffee and Jerry Beaty will officiate. Mr. Higgenbotham passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Higgenbotham was born on November…

Ronny “Rabbit” Summers, 63, of Pikeville died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ronny loved fishing and trail riding with his brother, daughter, granddaughter and friends, and attending Lady Vols basketball games. Ronny was preceded in death by his mother Effie Summers Farmer; father Claude Summers; step-father…

Terry Lynn Gossett, 61, of Pikeville passed away on April 3, 2014 She was preceded in death by her mother, June Hicks; and a son, Jason Pritchard. One of her favorite past-times was to read magazines. Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband, Thomas; two daughters, June Taylor and April Norman; and four…

Wendell “Boo” Billingsley, 69, of Pikeville died Saturday, April 5, 2014. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents Malcolm and Ora Billingsley; sister Phyllis Wilson; and brothers, Jimmy, Bobby and Lowell Billingsley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Elaine Billingsley; daughter…

Joseph Robert (Bob) Bryson, 92, formerly of Pikeville, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014.   He was born July 12, 1921 in Woodbury, a son of the late Zachary Daniel and Cura Davenport Bryson. During World War II, Bryson honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army Air Corps). He was a retired Minister of…

Charles Walker, 49, of Spencer, died Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was a member of Mooneyham Church of God.        He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Martha Walker.      Survivors include wife of 21 years Teresa Walker; daughter Lamesha Rickard; two granddaughters Jasline and Jaylen; sister Stacey Walker;…

Freda Ruth (Smith) Morgan, 61, of Dunlap, passed away on March 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. Freda worked for and retired from Bi-Lo after 35 years of service. She enjoyed making cakes and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff…

James Earl Evans, 91, of Crossville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014.  He served in the United States Army during WWII.      Earl was preceded in death by parents Herbert and Minnie Evans; sister Eloise Singleton; and brothers Gerald D. and Harold Evans.      Survivors include wife of 65 years Edna Evans; two sons,…

Mary Edna Watson, 63 of Pikeville passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2014.  She was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church. Mary was retired from both her positions at Hardees and at the Tennessee Forestry Service.  She was preceded in death by an infant son; her mother, Ocie May Hunter; brothers, Billy…