Area Obituaries

Louis William “Pap” Edmons, 96 of Pikeville, Tennessee died November 6, 2020 at home with family by his side. Louis was the founder of the Edmons’ Bluegrass Festival held annually on the Edmons’ farm. He could play any instrument, but the Mandolin was his favorite. Louis was a Bus Driver for over 22 years with…

Karen May Dye, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died at her home on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved tending to her rose garden and time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest brother. She is survived by her…

Helen Akin, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. She retired from the Bledsoe County Board of Education as bookkeeper after 20 years and was previously employed by the FBI in Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. Akin. She…

Peggy Sue Keedy Whittaker, 55, of Crossville, Tennessee, died, Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Helen Keedy; and grandparents, Bryant and Mattie Hedgecoth and Frank and Maggie Raye Keedy. She leaves behind two sons, James (Nika Wightman) Keedy and Tom (Tracey Hyso) Whittaker, both of Crossville; sisters,…

Ellen Hopkins, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Thursday, October 29, 2020. She attended First Southern Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Zona Hopkins; and brother, Gene Moody. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Richardson of Pikeville; grandchildren, Amanda (Dustin) Asberry and Daniel Shoemake; great-grandchildren, Gralyn and Riley Walker and Nathaniel…

Jewel “Pauline” Fann, 88, of Dayton, Ohio, died, Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She attended First Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl “Buddy” Fann; sons, Eddie King and Johnny Fann; daughter-in-law, Michelle Fann; parents, Roy and Sarah Bilbrey; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons,…

Phyllis Jane Cunningham, 95, passed peacefully at her home near Fall Creek Falls on October 20, 2020. She was a caring Christian mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and generous friend. She was an avid gardener, excellent cook, and loved to play cards and games. Family gatherings were her greatest joy and all were welcomed at her table.…

Tammie Annette Houston Bickford, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was of the Christian faith and known to many as Mama T. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Lola Houston; sisters, Patricia White and Deborah Morgan; and brothers, Randall and Donnie Houston. She is survived by her…

Charles Blaylock, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Avis Blaylock; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Edna Blaylock, Pikeville; daughters, Betty (Paul) Hankins, Pikeville, Toy (Robert) Gore, Crossville and Rebecca (Jens) Andreasen, Crossville; grandchildren, Paula (Robert) Brinkley,…

Christopher Sanders Self, 59, of Dayton, Tennessee died October 12, 2020. Chris loved spending time with his family, enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, piano, and writing songs. When not working, he enjoyed Deer hunting, fishing, riding horses, and cooking. He was a manufacture supervisor at M & M Industry in Chattanooga, had served four years…