Kirk Allen Kerley, 48, of Pikeville passed away on Tuesday June 5, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed with La-Z-Boy, but his true passion was farming. He loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite moments were spent hunting and fishing with family and…

Danny Ward, 58, of Pikeville died Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a long time client of STARS. He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Dimple Jean Ward. Survivors include brothers, Dennis (Carol) Ward of Florida, David Ward of Pikeville and Donald (Penny) Ward of…

Freda Ruth “Nanny” (Haston) Richardson, an inspiration to all who knew her, died at 89 years old on May 22, 2012 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Ft. Pierce, Florida. She was born on December 19, 1922 in Cold Springs to Frank Haston and Flora Sue Gentry Haston.  She resided for 55 years in Ft.…

Dominick Muscarnero, 68, of Pikeville, formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on May 1, 2012. He was a retired employee of the Jersey City School System, and a huge New York Giants fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Angelina Muscarnero; and one grandchild. He is survived and will…

Phillip Lee King, 53, of Spencer, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at his residence. Phillip was born in Pikeville on May 16, 1958. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by parents William B. King and Stella E. (Bilbrey) King; son Zechariah Behoford Lee King; niece Kara Joy…

Pearlie Asbell, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She came from a large family of eight sisters and four brothers. She was prceeded in death by Louis Gwinn, (first) husband and Jesse Asbell, (second) husband; one son, Cleveland Gwinn; one daughter, Lillie May Hall; and son-in-law Roy Vaughn.…

The Lady Flames 10U fastpitch softball team began its 2012 season with two dominant first place finishes. They went undefeated to take the championship in the Middle Valley Early Bird Classic on March 30-April 1. Then, on April 13-14, they once again earned the championship title in the Soddy Daisy Spring Fling after a hard…

Thomas Y. (T.Y.) Roberson, 91, of Robinson, Illinois died at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson. He was born on August 23, 1920 in Pikeville, the son of John Roberson and Anna Swafford Roberson. He was a United States Marine, serving his country in the South…

Talley Gene Ridley, 57, of Crossville was born on July 2, 1954 and passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012 after a recent hospitalization. His career was in car sales. He was most at home on the river with his family, where he spent countless hours. Preceded in death by sister Marion Janice; brothers Lamar…

Edward Gross Roberson, 83, of Pikeville died Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2012 at Memorial Health Care Center. He was of the Christian faith. Roberson retired from the United States Air Force, was a member of St. Elmo Lodge #437 F.&A.M., and a life-long member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 110. He also served on…