Rita Faye Bickford
Rita Faye Bickford, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 24, 2023. Rita was a loving and caring person who loved the lord and will sorely be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Bickford; son, Sandy Bickford; and parents, Betty Faye and Bobby Dodson. She is survived by her sons, Bobby…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Henry Rodgers II
William “Bill” Henry Rodgers II, 92, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born February 2, 1931, grew up in Pikeville, Tennessee, and graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1949. He majored in accounting at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he held an honorary membership to Beta Alpha…
Read MoreRain brings relief, FCFUD pump fixed
Drought conditions have plagued water supplies for the City of Pikeville and Fall Creek Falls Utility District over the past three weeks. Some Fall Creek Falls Utility customers were without water, but there is light at the end of the water line. For over 60 days, the area experienced very little rain causing issues for…
Read MoreWarriors stand up for cancer patients, raise over $3,000 to help
The Bledsoe County Schools Athletic Department along with the Rebound Club wanted to give back to the one organization that helps so many in their community – the Bledsoe County Cancer Care Team. At the Friday, December 1 basketball game the Cancer Care Team was presented with a check for $3,166.87 from the Bledsoe County…
Read MoreCity officials retain positions
Pikeville voters reinstated all four Aldermen and their Mayor Saturday evening, December 2, at the close of the Municipal Election. Incumbent Mayor Philip “Winki” Cagle was unopposed and received 142 complimentary votes. All four current Aldermen retained their posts. Senia Anderson received 111 votes, Jane Humble received 118, Jeania Lansing receive 110 votes, and Dale…
Read MoreLeona Roberts
Leona Roberts, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was a member of College Grove Church of Christ and retired from Bledsoe County Daycare. She was a 72-year resident of Lee Station. She loved to cook for her family every Sunday after church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James…
Read MoreMargaret LeVaun Simmons DeBord
Margaret LeVaun Simmons DeBord, 75, of Pikeville Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. LeVaun was a member of Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and enjoyed helping others when she could. LeVaun loved her family, enjoyed her grandchildren, bird watching, especially her many hummingbirds, and sewing. LeVaun was…
Read MoreGeorge Washington Dagley Jr.
George Washington Dagley Jr., 97, a resident of Signal Mountain, Tennessee died November 19, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee after a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1926, in Wartburg, Tennessee to George Washington Dagley Sr. and Rebecca Chester Dagley. His childhood in Wartburg during the Great Depression was mostly carefree, and he…
Read MoreColt Blankenship
Colt Blankenship, 23, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home. Colt packed a lot of life into his short 23 years. He loved hard and was loved by so many. He was especially good-hearted and always saw the best in everyone. He held his friends and family close in his…
Read MoreJoElla Blackburn
JoElla Blackburn, 85 years of age, passed on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Lakewood, Colorado. JoElla was born September 18, 1938 in Pikeville Tennessee to the late Henry Carl Blackburn and Dessie Standefer Blackburn. She grew up with her brother Henry Charles Blackburn, who proceeded her in death in 1993. She attended Tennessee Tech University…
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