Area Obituaries

Dorothy Irene Roberts, age 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jackie Blaylock and Garry Blaylock; parents, Dedrick and Comer Roberts; ex-husband, Cotton Blaylock; sisters, Lula Ruth, Martha, Ellene, Loretta, Bell Nellie, Lizelle; and brother, W.D. She is survived…

C.D. Pursley, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Elmo Lodge #437 F & AM, a member of the Dunlap Lodge #693 F & AM, a member of the Alhambra…

Willie “Bill” Patton Willie “Bill” Patton, 59, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He enjoyed fishing, riding his side by side and his animals. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cassandra Patton; mother, Mary Sandell Bennett Lemons; father, Joe Bennett; cousin, Sammy…

Nellie J. Cripps Nellie J. Cripps, 86 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. Nellie loved her family, gardening, animals, enjoyed cooking, where she was self-employed working in her restaurant. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee and Martha Jane Wyatt Crawford; husbands, James S. Cripps and Claude Franklin Brown;…

Joshua David Trudell Joshua David Trudell, 35, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Josh loved his family, enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, playing video games, watching football, and was a die-hard Gators fan. Joshua is survived by his daughter, Trinity Ann Theresa Trudell; mother, Catherine M.…

Wilma Frances Edmons Woods Wilma Frances Edmons Woods, 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on May 24, 2023. A native of Pikeville, she was an avid seamstress who retired from Levi Strauss & Co. and loved to sew for her family and friends. She was a member of the Woodlawn…

Max “Corkey” Gray, 95, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at NHC. He was a lifetime farmer. He loved his mules and taking trips to the mountain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Parker and Alice Gray; wife, Alene Gray; brother, George Gray and sister Brownie Ewton Johnson. He is survived by his…

James Melton “Jimmy” Newby, Jr. James Melton “Jimmy” Newby, Jr., 70 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at home with his loved ones by his side. He was a member of West End Church of God, a life-long truck driver, known as Iron Horse. He loved his Lord, wife, children, and grandchildren very…

Jo Ann Powell Cross Jo Ann Powell Cross, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Jo Ann was of the Baptist faith, and attended Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. She loved her husband of almost 65 years, and was looking forward to celebrating in July. Jo Ann loved her family, liked to…