
Joan Evelyn Watson Near, age 84 of Pikeville, died May 5, 2022. She enjoyed gardening, farming, and animal husbandry.
Preceding Joan in death was her husband, Robert Vinyl Near; parents, Kenneth Milton and Grace Loretta Schirick Watson; grand-daughter, Sierra Nicole Near.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her sons, Ben and Ken Near; daughter, Lyn (Tim) Bridges Dzierzanowski; grandchildren, Dennis W. Bridges, Jr., Kimberly Holland, Jonathan Lopez; great-grandchildren, Dennis W. Bridges, III and Alvin Holland; several nieces, nephews; cousins; and a host of friends.
No service is planned at this time.
Condolences can be made at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.