Geraldine Keedy Walling
Geraldine Keedy Walling, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, March 3, 2022. She loved to feed her hummingbirds and working puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maggie Keedy; brothers, Jim, Bud, Earl, Bobby Joe, Speck and Red Keedy; sisters, Cleo Shannon, Blanche Lewis, Ruth Erwin and Bonnie Raye Keedy; and…
Read MoreFiremen receive hazardous materials training
Local fire department members recently completed Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations training hosted by the Pikeville Fire Department. The Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations courses were designed for emergency response personnel who may be first on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency. For more see the March 10 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreTharpe reaches goal, signs with Bryan
“Ever since I was young, I wanted to play basketball for Bryan College,” said Garrett Tharpe, a senior at Bledsoe County High School. His determination and God-given ability accompanied by his greatest supporters – his mother and grandmother – helped the dream of a young boy come to fruition. He signed to play basketball for…
Read MoreCruising the Great Tennessee Valley
Seeking a method to unite the Sequatchie Valley through tourism along the Scenic Byway from Marion to Sequatchie to Bledsoe and into Cumberland counties, cruise-ins are key. Participants can earn prizes and puzzle pieces from each cruise-in while showing off their vehicles to other local owners, and vehicle enthusiasts. A local group of car enthusiasts…
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Jack Turner
He was a heavy equipment operator and member of the Local 917 Union of Operating Engineers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Baxter and Ellen Levan Turner; brothers, Doris, Mack, Otis, and Owen; and sisters, Evelyn Baldwin, Lala Douglas, Mary Humble, and Loraine Turner. He is survived by sons, Brince (Ellen Katherine Hendrick)…
Read MoreMax Eugene Neal
Max Eugene Neal, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on March 4, 2022,at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Dayton and Pikeville and of the Baptist faith. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Max lived a full…
Read MoreJoe Fields
Joe Fields, 88 of Sale Creek, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2022. He was born April 10, 1933 to the Late Johnny Fields and Oma Burgess Willis in Pikeville, Tennessee. Joe’s favorite holiday was Easter, and this year he gets to spend it in Heaven. In many ways he…
Read MoreAnnetta Blanche “Cookie” Simmons Cox
Annetta Blanche “Cookie” Simmons Cox, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 28, 2022. Cookie was a member of Red Bank Church of Christ. She loved her family, playing with the grandkids, cooking, crafting, and playing Bingo. Preceding Cookie in death were her husband, Waymon Leon Cox; parents, Hubert and Mae Mooneyham Simmons; brothers, Lewis D.…
Read MoreCharles Randell Marvin Swafford
Charles Randell Marvin Swafford, 40, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 21, 2022. Charlie attended Summer City Baptist Church. He was self employed; liked his junk food, big trucks, and the outdoors. Preceding Charlie in death was his mother, Nettie Kay Dangler Swafford; nephew, Grant Thomas Judkins; uncle, Thomas James Swafford. Left behind to…
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