Dora Virginia Yeargan-Lazar
Dora Virginia Yeargan-Lazar, 91, of Champion, OH passed away October 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 13, 1930 in Pikeville TN, a daughter of the late David and Ruth (Wooden) Yeargan. She retired from Packard Electric after 30 years in the short orders department. Dora enjoyed gardening, crocheting and…
Read MoreVirnig Manufacturing bringing 70 jobs to Bledsoe
A Minnesota company which manufactures skid steer attachments, Virnig Manufacturing, will establish a new 62,000-square-foot facility in Bledsoe County, company and state officials announced Monday, November 1. The family-owned company will invest $11.6 million as it expands its Midwest operations to Tennessee, creating around 74 new jobs in Bledsoe County. The facility is taking over…
Read MoreMayor encourages Saturday trick-or-treating
Halloween is here and although this year’s festivities are on the calendar for Sunday, October 31, several local events will be held on Saturday, October 30. Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle said officials would prefer people trick-or-treat on Saturday. One good reason for trick-or-treating on Saturday is not having kids all loaded up on candy on…
Read MoreCity condemns Birchwood St. home, enforcing codes
After posting notice of condemnation on a Birchwood Street property in July, the City of Pikeville is moving forward with enforcing old regulations on the books regarding properties deemed unfit for human habitation. The enforcement coincides with recent efforts to institute city zoning regulations. For more see the October 28 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreFall Creek Falls Lodge construction complete
The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls, the replacement to the former Inn at Fall Creek Falls State Park, is entering the staffing phase as the construction is officially completed, according to Department of General Services Communications Director David Roberson. An opening date for the lodge has not been determined yet, according to Tennessee Department…
Read MoreMargaret E. Payne Thurman
Margaret E. Payne Thurman, age 95, of Dayton, Tennessee, born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Payne and Della Mae Sweatt Payne, her sister, Myrtle Payne Whaley and brothers, Carl, Harmon, Jay Brown, Oliver and Raymond. She is survived…
Read MoreJohn Thomas Swafford, Jr.
John Thomas Swafford, Jr., 47, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, October 18, 2021. He was a member of Pikeville Church of God. He enjoyed wood carving, fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Swafford, Sr.; grandparents, Earl and Helen Keedy and Elbert and Fannie Swafford;…
Read MoreJesse B. Swafford
Jesse B. Swafford, 72 of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was a nurse for several years working in some local hospitals and other states. Some of Jesse’s hobbies were raising flowers, and taking care of his cats. Jesse was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School. …
Read MoreVince “Hitman” Dial
Vince “Hitman” Dial, 58, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, October 21, 2021. He worked at Cookeville Tool & Dye and drove a truck for Jack’s Garbage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen DeBord Dial; and mother, Mona Dial. He is survived by his daughters, Lauren Dial and Nikki Dial (Logan Daniel), both…
Read MoreBusiness eyeing location in Pikeville city limits
A new company is eyeing a piece of property in Pikeville near the U.S. 127 bypass and Cumberland Avenue, officials discussed at the City of Pikeville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen regular meeting on Tuesday, October 12. Realtor George Hamilton spoke to the city council regarding his client Gregg and Becky Ridley’s property on Railroad…
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