James Simmons
James Simmons, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones. James grew up in Pikeville, a town he loved and never left. He worked at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex for 40 years and enjoyed working on vehicles in his spare time. Anyone who knew…
Read MoreJon August Daschke
Jon August Daschke, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died October 9, 2022. Jon served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a truck driver for 17 years working with Crete Carriers for the last 10 years. He enjoyed metal detecting, arrowhead hunting, fishing, and to end a day eating and relaxing with a glass of…
Read MoreKatlyn Cagle
Katlyn Allisa Cagle passed aways on October 8, 2022. Shewas a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Katlyn was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Jean Johnson; grandparents, Maxie and Lee Evans and Arthur Lee Evans. She is survived by her children,…
Read MorePoliceman terminated due to domestic assault charge
The newest member of the Pikeville Police Department, Brandon Patterson, was terminated after he was arrested in Dunlap on a domestic assault charge, according to Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle. Patterson was arrested Sunday, October 16, and remained incarcerated in the Sequatchie County Jail, being held without bond Monday. For more see the October 20 issue…
Read MorePikeville Police Department to receive $5,000 safety grant from NHTSA
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced $24.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022–2023 Federal Fiscal Year. Pikeville Police Department was one of those agencies to receive the grant funds. For more see the October 13 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreDouglas Travis Thrower
Douglas Travis Thrower, 71 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away September 30, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side. Douglas served in the United States Army and worked several years with Romach doing Commercial Construction. He attended Lonewood Baptist the Church of Christ, loved spending time with his family and grandkids. Douglas was…
Read MoreBilly Allen Angel
Billy Allen Angel, 87 of Cold Springs (Pikeville, Tennessee), died October 2, 2022, at the home he built with his loving wife. Billy was a Christian for most of his life. He spent time when his children were young as the preacher at New Harmony Church of Christ and later was an active member of…
Read MorePaving on the horizon for portion of Main Street
For many years now, those traveling Main Street in Pikeville have experienced a washboard and pothole riddled roadway from the northern bypass to the columns entering the historic district of town. On October 17, reconstruction and paving of the roadway will begin, announced Mayor Philip “Winky” Cagle. For more see the October 13 issue of…
Read MoreLinda Susanne Howard
Linda Susanne Howard, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at her home. She loved to hunt and fish. She loved to share her love of both sports with everyone who knew her. She was a triple crown archery champion and taught many people how to shoot a bow and arrow. She was…
Read MoreMartha Sue McReynolds Brown
Martha Sue McReynolds Brown, 102, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born June 1, 1920 (in the house where she lived for a number of years) to William Isaac McReynolds and Maude Carter McReynolds. Martha Sue graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1938. She was employed in the clerical department…
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