Fire department reaching new heights
Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) has made history once again, this time by adding an aerial truck to its fleet. The aerial is the first to be placed into service in Bledsoe County history. Joining the aerial purchase was a special operations unit that will be used to supplement the tower during operations and several…
Read MoreMary Matthews
Mary Matthews, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith and attended First Southern Baptist Church. She liked to be on the lake fishing and was a die-hard UT fan and Nascar fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Matthews; parents, Earl and Elizabeth Howser;…
Read MoreWilliam Keener
William Keener, 54, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, with his loving family by his side. William worked with TVA for many years. He loved hunting, going to movies and going to school events with his boys. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.R. “Whitey” and Esther Keener. Left…
Read MoreCarolyn Bonita Wooden Hunt
Carolyn Bonita Wooden Hunt, 69 of Smyrna, Tennessee died Friday, August 5, 2022. Carolyn loved her family and fur baby Georgia, enjoyed reading, and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs football fan. She was a member of Miracle Baptist Church. Preceding Carolyn in death were her parents, George Calvin and Ellen Lucille Johnson Wooden;…
Read MoreWalker, Campbell retain posts – Election Results
Bledsoe County voters chose to re-elect Michael Walker [R] as Circuit Court Clerk and Tim Campbell as District 2A County Commissioner by a three vote margin. These two races were the only locally contested races on the General Election ballot. All other offices were determined in the primary earlier this year. Winners indicated in bold…
Read MoreBrittany Louise Smith
Brittany Louise Smith, 27, of Pikeville, died July 22, 2022. Brittany was of the Church of God faith, loved her family and playing with her children. She enjoyed doing crafts, drawing, and playing with her fur baby Zuma. Preceding Brittany in death were her mother, Lila Gaydon; grandparents, Carter Sr. and Doris Gaydon, James and…
Read MoreRobert Eugene Pendergass
Robert Eugene Pendergrass, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his home in the Beaver Hill community after an extended battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Eugene was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a Christian, and a friend. He was a member…
Read MoreThomas L. Myers
Thomas L. Myers, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Gail Myers; parents, William Thomas and Mary Arnett Myers. He is survived by his sister, Judy (John) Hamrick of Pikeville; brother, Kenneth (Cheryl) Myers of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will…
Read MoreRonald Lee McKee, Sr.
Ronald Lee McKee, Sr., 76 of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 4, 1946, in Horse Valley, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Wesley Elmer McKee and Dorothy Grace (Thomas) McKee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Marie (Stone) McKee.…
Read MoreLuminary-Frostbite Fire Department to be reorganized
Alleged misconduct by the fire chief, misuse of funds, and other issues have called for a reorganization of the Luminary-Frostbite Volunteer Fire Department. A community meeting is being held Tuesday, August 9 at 5:00 p.m. CST at the fire hall to elect a new board, fire chief and officers, according to Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg…
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