TCAT coming to Pikeville, mayors say
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Crossville will locate a campus in Pikeville, according to Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley and Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle. The City of Pikeville Board of Mayor and Alderman voted to November 8 to approve transferring 1.72 acres of property where the current playground is to TCAT. For…
Read More“Dangerous” trailer park in violation of property code
A mobile home park in Pikeville long viewed as a public safety issue is being warned it is in violation of city property codes. This makes the second property to receive a letter this year, following a home on Birchwood Street, that was inhabitable and ordered to be cleaned up, was eventually condemned due to…
Read MoreJudith M. Walsh
Judith M. Walsh, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, November 5, 2021. Judith was born in San Diego, California where she began her love of being an artist. Some of her other hobbies besides her art work were cooking and playing with her dog “Dakota.” Preceding Judith in death was her husband, Robert Walsh; parents,…
Read MoreDollie Sue Smith
Dollie Sue Smith, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Smith; infant son, Michael Duane Smith; grandson, Austin Freeman; parents, Luther and Versie Swafford; sisters, Pharalee Roberts and Aileen Roberts; and brother Grady Swafford. She…
Read MoreAna Grace McCloud Lewis
Ana Grace McCloud Lewis passed away on Thursday November 4, 2021, at the age of 89. “Button,” as those she loved called her, was born on May 14, 1932, to the late Charles and Lucretia Tucker McCloud of Bledsoe County, Tennessee. After graduating from Bledsoe County High School, she went to Washington D.C. and in…
Read MoreClarence Ernest Cope, III
Clarence Ernest Cope, III, 61, of Spring City, Tennessee died Monday, November 1, 2021. Clarence was of the Catholic faith, served in the United States Army, and then worked as finance manager with Ford Mercury. In his pastime, he enjoyed playing chess and was a Chess Master and also a published poet. Preceding Clarence in…
Read MoreAlice Mae Arutoff
It is with great sorrow that the family of Alice May (Howell) Arutoff passed away at the age of 90 on October 30, 2021, in Pikeville Tennessee. She had resided there since the death of her husband, Thomas Arutoff, of 49 years Alice was born in Lexington, Kentucky in 1931 to parents, William and Mildred…
Read MoreJosh Roe to speak at Veterans Day Ceremony
The annual honoring of local heroes who served in the military is being held Thursday, November 11, at the Bledsoe County Veterans Park downtown at 11:00 a.m. This year’s keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Ceremony is Josh Roe, a U.S. Marine Corp Reserves veteran. Roe served in the military from 1991-1999. For more see…
Read MoreMake plans now for 25th annual Christmas Parade
It’s time to start planning your entries for the 25th annual Christmas Parade being held Saturday, November 27, beginning promptly at 5:00 p.m. This year’s theme is Silver Bells in honor of the Bledsoe County High School marching band and its performances of the song for many years under the direction of the late Bill…
Read MoreSills signs to cheer at Bryan College
Bledsoe County High School cheerleader Layla Sills will be packing her uniform and pom poms to cheer at Bryan College next year. Sills committed to cheering at Bryan recently alongside her parents and Bryan Coach Jan Perron. For more see the November 4 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
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