Bledsonian design team wins awards
The Bledsonian-Banner recently was recognized with three awards in the Tennessee Press Association’s Advertising and Design Contest. Presentations were made during a virtual ceremony with the Bledsonian design team receiving a second place and two third place awards. The second place award came in the Best Special Section category for non-daily under 5,000 paid circulation…
Read MoreLinda Sue Walker
Linda Sue Walker, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, October 11, 2021. She was a member of New Martin Church of God. She worked as a CNA in the home healthcare industry and retired as the Assistant to Debby Collier at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She loved music and blessed many people at her church…
Read MoreVirginia McBay
Virginia McBay, 77 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Some of Virginia’s hobbies were raising flowers, especially red roses, watching Tennessee Vols Football, square dancing, and listening to blue grass music. She worked several years in the Food Department at Bledsoe County Nursing Home, and also worked at Robinson Manufacturing. Virginia was…
Read MoreHarold Junior Layne
Harold Junior Layne, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Erlanger Healthcare System. He was a member of Restoration Point Church of God and retired from Cannon Southeast. He was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Layne; sister, Wanda Joyce Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 56 years,…
Read MoreWallace Attus Hixson
Wallace Attus Hixson, 86, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born and raised in Bledsoe County, Pikeville, Tennessee. He served six years in the U.S. Army, was an active member for 36 years of Gideons International where he had served as Chaplain and Bible…
Read MoreHannah is new Rigsby Elementary principal
Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary School will be led by Diane Hannah beginning November 1 after the retirement of current principal Chris Cagle, effective October 31. Hannah has worked in the system over the past 30 years as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal. She is currently assistant principal at Bledsoe County High School. For…
Read MoreWoman points gun at Sheriff, arrested for aggravated assault
A Pikeville woman was charged with aggravated assault after pointing a handgun at Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris last Tuesday, October 5. Sheriff Morris was on patrol on Water Tank Hill Road when he came to a stop and Michele Lee Crandall, 52, approached his vehicle, according to the arrest report by Deputy Matt Brock.…
Read More“Project Tractor” to be discussed
A company eyeing a location in Pikeville, known by the project name “Project Tractor,” is on the Bledsoe County Commission’s agenda to be discussed Monday, October 18. The industry’s name has not yet been released publicly, and awaits commissioners’ approval of a resolution for payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes. For more see the…
Read MoreWillard Ray Miller
Willard Ray Miller, 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee, born on December 18, 1931, died at home on Monday, October 4, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. Willard served in the Army during the Korean War. He was of the Church of God faith. He touched many lives during his various careers: he managed two grocery…
Read MoreMichelle Harvey
Michelle Harvey, 51, of Dunlap, Tennessee, received her eternal healing, surrounded by family, on October 3, 2021 after a courageous battle with COVID. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church where she was the song leader. Michelle had a love for life, family, and friends. She loved to…
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