Sammy Joe Sandell
Sammy Joe Sandell, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working on the farm, hunting, fishing, just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Ruby Sandell; grandparents, Bob and Rachel Patton, and Joseph and Reba…
Read MoreNelson Keener
Nelson Keener, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 16, 2022. He was a member of Pikeville Church of God. Nelson was very active in his church and taught Sunday school. He worked in cryogenics/ air separation for 40 years. He loved to travel, especially planning to travel, and…
Read MoreBernard Robert (Bob) Henniger
Bernard Robert (Bob) Henniger, 88, of the New Harmony Community, died November 16, 2022. Bob served in the United States Army, attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints, loved to read, work with his hands, build furniture, enjoyed watching sports, and was an Avid West Virginia Mountaineer Fan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreRain doesn’t dampen American pride on Veterans Day
The rain fell on Veterans Day, but did not halt the November 11 at 11:00 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony in Pikeville. The Pikeville Farmers Market, directly behind the Veterans Memorial Park, served as a shelter from the storm as Four-Star General (ret.) B. B. Bell, III addressed those in attendance. He said veterans have served…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Innovation Award presented
Efforts to secure two new industries in Pikeville/Bledsoe County has not gone unrecognized. Executive Director Chuck Hammond the Southeast Development (SETD) was in town last week to present Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle and Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley with the Industrial Development Innovation Award. For more see the November 17 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreFighting Falcons hosting USA Amateur Boxing
Months of preparation, skills and physical strength are going to be put to the test Saturday, November 12 as The Fighting Falcons Boxing Club hosts USA Amateur Boxing at The Lab Sports Complex, 336 Cleveland Avenue in Pikeville. Two feature bouts are planned in addition to local contenders. For more see the November 10 issue…
Read MoreRetired Circuit Court Judges Graham and Smith honored
More than 100 peopled filled Chattanooga’s Walden Club to capacity Tuesday evening to honor longtime Circuit Court judges Thomas W. “Rusty” Graham and Curtis J. Smith. Both men retired earlier this year after decades on the bench. Each served the 12th Judicial District of Tennessee, comprised of Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties.…
Read MoreAlan Lee Tompkins
Alan Lee Tompkins, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 3, 2022. Alan served in the Army Reserves as a medic during the Berlin Crisis. He was very proud of his service and the oath that he took. While living in Connoquenessing, he owned and operated A.L. Tompkins Mfg. Co. and moved it to West…
Read MoreRichard Thomas
Richard Thomas, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist. He enjoyed his work in all aspects of saw milling. He enjoyed sitting on the porch whittling and talking to friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Georgia Lee…
Read MoreVirgil T. Fields, Jr.
Virgil T. Fields, Jr., 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home. Junior attended auto mechanic school through the Ford Motor Company in Atlanta, Georgia. For the majority of his life, he worked as an auto mechanic in Pikeville, alongside his brother, Everett; first at Brown & Wilson Motor Company and…
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