Grant helps bridge digital divide for Bledsoe seniors
Bledsoe County Senior Citizens Center received a $50,000 grant from the West End Home Foundation (WEHF) to help bridge the digital divide for Tennesseans age 60 and older, living in Bledsoe County, announced Director JoAnn Britt with the Center. She is hosting a series of ChromeBook computer classes for Bledsoe Couny senior adults and upon…
Read MoreRobert Lee Songer
Robert Lee Songer, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his home. He attended Brockdell Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruby Songer; brother, Henry Songer; and great-grandson, Korbyn Songer. He is survived by his children, Bronson Songer of Spencer, Benji Songer of Pikeville, and…
Read MoreFred Knox Roberson, Jr.
Fred Knox Roberson Jr., 86, passed away July 18, 2022 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. He was born and lived in Bledsoe County. He was a loving father, and barber of many Bledsoe County residents. He will be missed. Preceded in death by wife, Merle Smith Roberson. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy Knox…
Read MoreSharon Kay Angel-Campbell
Sharon Kay Angel-Campbell, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home. She was a member of West End Church of God. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Irene Dunn; grandparents, Walter…
Read MoreBoynton retiring from office, surprised with reception
For the past 24 years, those entering the Register of Deeds office in the Bledsoe County Courthouse were met by Emma Boynton. After serving six terms in office, she is officially retiring this month from the office. Her role as a community servant will not end though as she continues to support the Bledsoe County…
Read MoreLuminary-Frostbite community selects new fire department board
Over 50 people filled the small meeting room at the Luminary-Frostbite Volunteer Fire Department to determine the future of the department. Recently, allegations from sexual harassment to buying equipment from a former board member’s wife to the former chief living at the fire hall led to the reorganization of the department and board. Of those…
Read MoreCharlie Ray Smith
Charlie Ray Smith, 75, of Spring City, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Lowe and Charlie Smith; brother, Leroy Smith; and daughter, Penny Smith. He is survived by his wife, Grace Jones Smith of Spring City; son, Christopher Pearce; sisters, Shirley Newhart of…
Read MoreJuanita Reed
Juanita Reed, age 93, of Pikeville, died Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was a member of Pikeville Church of God. She was a business owner in Pikeville for many years and worked in retail. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, sewing, flowers and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William…
Read MoreJohn Arnold Nale
John Arnold Nale, age 81, of Pikeville, passed away August 13, 2022 at home with loved ones by his side. Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Nina Carol Hale Nale; sons, Mike (Leslie) Nale, Mark (Tina) Nale, and John David (Jill) Nale; grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Reece, Morgan…
Read MoreCity increases property tax rate
City of Pikeville officials gave the green light to increase the City’s property tax rate by about 25¢ per $100 of assessed value in an effort to fund paving main city streets. Mayor Philip Cagle previously stated the increase would bring in about $100,000 to use for paving. During a public hearing Monday evening, August…
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