Area Obituaries

Carl E. Morgan, 90 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Carl worked in Maintenance at New York City Transit Department and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He moved here from Michigan because it was too cold and he loved Tennessee. Carl always had a smile on his…

Edith Elizabeth Hinds, 88, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the U.T. Medical Center.  She was born September 6, 1934 in Pikeville, Temmessee. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel with Bro. Scott Monday and Bro. Clint Kerns officiating. Burial…

Alfred E. “Alf” Dishman, 52, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dishman; grandparents, Ivory and Irene Kilby and Howard and Ida Bell Dishman; and father-in-law, Kenneth H. Eller. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kelly Dishman of Pikeville; son, Cody (Kristina)…

Roy Joe Angel, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Roy Joe was a 1965 graduate of Bledsoe County High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Tennessee Tech University. He was a kind and generous man who was well liked and respected by everyone he came in contact with.…

Eston Cline Angel was born December 3, 1931 to Charlie and Mayme Angel of the Cold Springs Community in Pikeville, Tennessee. He was the brother of Joe, Virginia, Louvada, Clyde, Wendell, Helen, and Clayton. Being from a large family, Eston learned quickly about working and learning life skills outside of school, and he delighted in…

Jerry Waszak Jerry Waszak, age 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee, formerly of Broward County, Florida, died Monday, July 24, 2023. He attended Pikeville United Methodist Church. He owned and operated a woodworking business for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to saltwater fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and…

Judy Ann Hamrick, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was a member of College Grove Church of Christ. She worked at First National Bank for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Myers; mother, Mary Myers; and brothers, Thomas Lavern Myers and Kenneth Ray Myers. She is…

Martha Smith Childress, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home. She was a member of College Grove church of Christ. She loved sewing, cross stitching, cooking, and baking. Martha kept kids for over 40 years and loved every minute of it. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

Dorothy Kay Blaylock McGuire, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, July 17, 2023. She attended Keener Hill Church of God. She loved to sew and do crafts at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She loved people and never met a stranger. She was a friend to all. She was preceded in death by her husband,…

James W. “Jimmy” Pope, III James W. “Jimmy” Pope, III, 59 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Jimmy loved his family, enjoyed playing golf, riding motorcycles, and was a UT football fan. He was of the Christian faith.    James W. “Jimmy” Pope, III was…