David Bayless
David Bayless, 99, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, December 13, 2021. He was a 1942 Bledsoe County High School graduate. He received a BS in Agriculture and Master’s Degree in Child Psychology from Tennessee Tech. He was a WWII Navy veteran. Throughout his lifetime, he was a mechanic, teacher, coach, principal, Bledsoe County School Superintendent…
Read MoreBCMS awarded CTE expansion grant
Bledsoe County Schools was recently awarded a $10,000 grant by the Tennessee Department of Education for middle school Career and Technical Education (CTE) start-up and expansion. Bledsoe County CTE Principal Steve Reel said the introduction of CTE into middle school will begin with robotics. Reel said the grant will allow the district to invest in…
Read MoreCrawford leaving legacy of expansion, people-centered banking after 48 years
After 48 years of banking and 40 as president, Phil Crawford is leaving a legacy of expansion and people-centered banking at First Farmers and Commercial Bank, formerly First National Bank. “You always gotta remember in this business, you’re dealing with other people’s money,” Crawford said. “There’s three things in your life you keep in your…
Read MorePerrys, Red Bird Manor win decorating contest
Pikeville shone bright for the 2021 holiday season, with lights and joy spread throughout town. The owners of 13 different homes in the city entered their Christmas ensembles in the The Bledsonian-Banner’s 41st annual Christmas Decorating Contest, making this year’s judging quite difficult. The winner of this year’s contest is Steve and Cynde Perry at…
Read MoreNewspapers on stands now!
The Christmas issue of The Bledsonian-Banner is now on stands. You can pick up your copy, complete with Letters to Santa from area children, at the Bledsonian office along with the following locations: Stephens Pharmacy Standefers DrugCenter Elite Market Piggly Wiggly Pikeville Tobacco Sunoco Exxon – Daily Stop Save A Lot
Read MoreUgly sweater contest and karaoke sing-off Saturday
As part of the big send off for Light up the Town-Pikeville’s Holiday Lights slate of events this weekend, an ugly sweater contest and karaoke sing-off is Saturday, December 18. The ugly sweater contest, sponsored by Collier and Company Realty, has been moved to The Venue located at 415 Spring Street. The event kicks off…
Read MoreEvelyn Wilson Stone
Evelyn Wilson Stone, 86, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was a seamstress for most of her life, enjoying sewing and creating new patterns. She loved genealogy, reading, canning and shopping for bargains at estate sales while spending time with her family. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Thomas…
Read MoreLee Etta Lipke
Lee Etta Lipke, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lipke; father, Kenneth Eugene Frazier; mother, Samantha Hensley Frazier; nephews, Brian Gladys and Curtis Frazier; and nieces, Shelia Frazier Murphy and Rita Frazier. She is survived by her brothers and sisters,…
Read MoreBilly Ray Lee, Sr.
Billy Ray Lee, Sr., 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side. Billy served in the United States Air Force four years, and worked as Lieutenant for Sanford Florida Fire Department for 2` years. He was a member of Walden Ridge Baptist Church, enjoyed all…
Read MoreLynn Leland Johnson
Lynn Leland Johnson, 56, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. Lynn was a life long farmer and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He served his community on multiple boards, was a loving husband, father, and uncle, and a friend to all. He was preceded in death…
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