Area Obituaries

Linda Sue Johnson, 67, of Pikeville, died Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was a member of West End Church of God where she worked hard at anything that needed to be done for the church.  Linda loved gardening, helping people, fishing, and cooking. She was a “Gold Star Sister.” Linda worked as a Home Health…

O.  (Olive) Jean Kendzierski, 92, of Pikeville was called home to be with our God on July 29, 2017 at Hospice, Cumberland House, in Crossville. She had resided in Pikeville since 1993. Born March 29, 1925, in Bath, New York, she is of the Baptist faith and Freewill Baptist and was a member of Plainview…

Ronald Michael Kultau, 88, of Crossville passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Wyndridge Health and Rehab Center in Crossville. Born October 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Russell and Beatrice Kultau, he worked as a farmer and was of the Lutheran faith. He also proudly served his country in both the Coast Guard…

Carolyn Chisam Duffy, 73, of Mt. Juliet went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2017 surrounded by her children as she lost her fight with breast cancer. Carolyn was a pillar in the community, as well as her church. She and her daughter owned and operated Attic Trinkets and Treasures, worked as office…

Jo Nelda Beasley, age 69, of Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Erlanger Bledsoe.  She was a member of West End Church of God where she played the piano over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Darren Beasley; parents, William and Viola Tollison. She is survived by her…

Shina Manus, age 54, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  She attended Glenn’s Chapel Full Gospel Church and also United Community Church of Spencer.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Manus; mother, Velma Louise Bowman; grandparents, John William and Delphia Savage and George Washington and Hettie Bowman; uncle, S.T. Savage;…

James Earl Richerson, 71, of Pikeville, died Sunday, July 16, 2017. Hew was of the Church of God faith, and a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Elmo Lodge #437 F&AM. He was a loving husband and father, and his family played a large role in…

Joseph Henry “Joe” Casper, Sr., 76 of Pikeville, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017. His occupation was restoration of Classic Cars.  He enjoyed and loved singing. Joe was owner and operator of Coachman’s Inn and Restaurant in Pikeville for many years. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Augusta and Alice Cole Casper; brothers, Lawrence,…

Samuel (Bo) Bedwell, 73, of Crossville, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was a truck driver by trade. Bo enjoyed wood working, rocking on his porch and working on vehicles. Bo was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Novella Worthington Bedwell; sisters, Wilma Smith, Carolyn Walling, and Mary Hancock; brother, Jimmy Bedwell. Survivors…