Richard Lee Stotler, Sr.
Richard Lee Stotler, Sr., 78 of Pikeville, Tennessee died May 25, 2022. Richard was a member of the Christian House of Prayer, enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, playing the guitar, and singing gospel music. Preceding Richard in death were his parents, Alonzo and Nora Wimberly Stotler; brothers, A J, Herb, Roy, Lloyd, and Floyd; sister, Betty…
Read MoreRandall (Randy) “Hammer” Sims
Randall (Randy) “Hammer” Sims, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee died peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born June 21, 1947 in Dunlap, the youngest son of Ralph Smith Sims and Louise Land Sims. He was a 1966 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. Randy served in the US…
Read MoreBilly Mitchell Gibson
Billy Mitchell Gibson, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee died May 26, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. Billy served in the United States Army, was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching western movies. Preceding Billy in death were his parents, John F. and Eva Bolden Gibson; sons, Clifford Smither,…
Read More“Everywhere You Look, UT” mural painted on Fields’ barn
The University of Tennessee System is on a mission to paint the state orange with its “Everywhere You Look, UT” campaign, and U.S. Route 127 in Bledsoe County just became home to UT’s 28th mural. Former 4-H members and supporters of University of Tennessee Extension, Matt and Farrah Fields, didn’t think twice about volunteering the…
Read MoreUTV donated to firemen by Gary Sinise Foundation
Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) recently received a new piece of equipment courtesy of The Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF). The foundation formed by Actor Gary Sinise, a long-time advocate for troops and veterans, provides grants to first responder organizations like fire and police departments. The new Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) will be utilized for special…
Read MoreCounty Mayor threatened at gunpoint over election
Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley filed a criminal summons against Riley Frady on May 26 for threatening to shoot him. For more see the June 2 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBecky Lynn Harp Pankey
Becky Lynn Harp Pankey, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Becky loved God and was selfless, caring, and would help anyone she came in contact with before taking care of herself. She worked at Fred’s for several years as a cashier, loved her family, cats, crocheting, cooking, being out in nature, karate,…
Read MoreDora Cantrell Lockard
Dora Cantrell Lockard, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Toy Cantrell; brothers, Lonzo Cantrell and Cleve Cantrell; and sister, Eva Weaver. She is survived by her husband, Allen Lockard of Pikeville; children, Rosie (Clarence) Gore, Theresa Jackson and Andrew Gossett, all of…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Leland Freeman, Jr.
William “Bill” Leland Freeman, Jr., 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 18, 2022. He was of the Church of God faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War being awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He owned his own body shop…
Read MorePatricia Gail Denney
Patricia Gail Denney, 64 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Gail was a 1976 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and a member of Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. She worked for 30-plus years at the Tennessee Department of Correction. Gail enjoyed taking care of…
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