Jeanette Rogers
Jeanette Rogers, 50, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday January 21, 2022. Jeanette graduated Van Buren County High School in 1990. She was a 21 year member of Brockdell Church of God, where she served as the pastor’s wife for 18 years, as well as song leader, clerk and…
Read MoreGordon H. “Red” Roberson
On January 14, 2022, Gordon Hale Roberson, more commonly known as “Red”, passed away at his home in Winter Garden Florida. Born in Pikeville Tennessee in 1932, son of the late Roe and Vera Roberson, he would have turned 90 on January 25th. He was the oldest of six children. He attended the public schools…
Read MoreCassandra Faye Singleton Limes
Cassandra Faye Singleton Limes, 50 of Graysville, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Cassandra was of the Christian faith, loved her grandbabies, enjoyed family get-togethers, family game nights, collecting angels, and planting flowers. Preceding Cassandra in death were her daughter, Illa Angel Blaylock; grandson, Kannon Ridge Edmonds; grandparents, James Angel, Dorothy Cooley, and Bobby Singleton.…
Read MoreJimmy Dean Downum
Jimmy Dean “Pig” Downum, 64, of Pikeville, passed away, Monday, January 17, 2021. Jimmy was an officer for the Marion County Police and Sheriff Department and currently an officer for Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. Jim received the Professional Conduct Above & Beyond The Call of Duty Award on April 7, 1985, which was the first…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Blankenship
William “Bill” Blankenship, 77, of Flintstone, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. Bill was born in Pikeville, Tennessee to Jess and Hazel Blankenship. He was a lifelong resident of North Georgia/Chattanooga. Bill retired from Sloan Paper Company after 32 years of service as Warehouse Manager.…
Read MoreMary Joyce Bailey
Mary Joyce Bailey, 90, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born November 22, 1931, in Pikeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jack and Cora (Hancock) McCulley. Mary lived in Battle Creek since moving there with her family at the age of 11. She played basketball in the city league, bowled in…
Read MoreBCCX Sgt. found dead in Sparta home
A correctional officer at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX) was found dead last week at her home in Sparta, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Emmaline Webb, 54, was found dead at her home on Thursday night, January 13, after officers arrived on scene following a 911 call about a domestic disturbance, according to…
Read MoreSoftball facilities discussed
Plans for upgrades and additional facilities at the softball field located between Bledsoe County Middle School and High School were discussed by the Board of Education at its first meeting of 2022 on January 10. Athletic Director Jason Reel and Facilities Supervisor Brian Turner passed along a few recommendations to the Board. Reel said in…
Read MoreGate 11 distills whiskey with Pikeville roots
Where trains used to rumble and passengers flowed through Gate 11 at Chattanooga’s Terminal Station, now known as the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pikeville native William (Bill) Lee, and wife Wanda, are sharing their talents through a distillery and bar at the historic spot. Lee, 70, worked as a chemical engineer which took him all over…
Read MoreTim Farris
A longtime influential rancher and philanthropist in the Pikeville community passed away on January 2, 2022. Timothy J. Farris was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on June 14, 1944. After graduation from high school, Tim served four years in the U.S. Navy. After his service with the Navy, Tim eventually moved and settled in Duluth, Georgia…
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