Area Obituaries
Cecil Corvin
Cecil Corvin, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, was a born-again believer in Jesus Christ who went out into eternity holding the hand of his Savior on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Bledsoe County, being born and raised on the family farm that he operated his entire life. After more than 30…
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Delta Re Walker, age 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, December 16, 2019. She was a member of Mooneyham Church of God. She loved art and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonas and Lillie Smith; children, Rosie Walker and Frances Earline Blaylock; daughter-in-law, Peggy Walker; grandchildren, Scotty Blaylock, Gary Walker, Erica…
Read MoreN.C. Simmons Jr
Napoleon Columbus “N.C.” Simmons, Jr., 96 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, December 16, 2019 with family by his side. N.C. was a farmer and won the Outstanding Farmers Award given by Farm Bureau. He served as president of Fall Creek Falls Utility District, Farm Bureau Board 40-plus years, 911 Board, SCS Soil Conservation Board, and…
Read MoreMary Betty Kelly Hamiltion
Mary “Betty” Kelly Hamilton, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, December 16, 2019. She worked as a dairy farmer and farmed the land. She loved to fish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin “Doc” Hamilton; parents, Arthur Kelly and Laura Solomon Kelly; brother, Jim Kelly; sisters, Helen Cox, Wilma Green, Georgia Cook,…
Read MoreChester Adam Clayborn
Chester Adam Clayborn, of Pikeville, born September 4, 1933 in Jamestown, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 quietly at his home. Chester is survived by his: wife, Martha “Rita” (Graves) Clayborn; Children, Sheree Clayborn Cain and husband Johnny, Keith Clayborn, Teresa Ianniello, Terri Powell and husband Randy; Nine grandchildren, Brittany, Denver, Adam, Cody,…
Read MoreThomas Jennings Bilbrey
Thomas Jennings Bilbrey, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, December 12, 2019. Jennings was in the Navy for 22 years and worked as a Radio Communications Operator. He was a member of the Griffith Church of Christ, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golf. Preceding Jennings in death were his parents, Roy and Sarah J. Gaines Bilbrey;…
Read MoreClaudia Knight Abbott
Claudia Knight Abbott, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Abbott; parents, Robert and Lena Knight; sisters, Susie Redd, Ida Frady, Francis Spencer and Dolly Howington; brothers, Carl Knight, Homer Knight and Herman Knight. She is survived by her son,…
Read MoreMyrtis Virginia Morgan
Myrtis Virginia Morgan, 74 ,of Evensville, Tennessee died Sunday, December 8, 2019 with family by her side. Virginia was a housewife and dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed her chickens, fishing, cooking, and always trying to take care of everyone else. Preceding Virginia in death were her parents, John and Voncile Taylor…
Read MoreRandall L. Cagle
Randall L. Cagle, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, December 6, 2019. He retired from Mills Pump Service after 30 years. He loved his family, his dog, and his TV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Alice Cagle; and nieces, Kathy Smith Cooley and Kimberly Lee. He is survived by his…
Read MoreMary Frances Wyatt
Mary Frances Wyatt, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, November 30, 2019 with family by her side. Frances was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, loved her family and church family, enjoyed crocheting, canning, and traveling. She worked in a Hosiery Mill in earlier years in Harriman, Tennessee and was the fire chief in…
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