Nicky Green
Nicky Green, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died October 6, 2021. He loved the outdoors, raising roosters, hunting and fishing. He worked as a tree trimmer for over 45 years. He loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Green; brother, Robert (Poncho), Mike, John Jr. and Phillip. He is…
Read MoreElizabeth Ann Baggett
Elizabeth Ann Baggett of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away September 30, 2021 with Hospice of Chattanooga. She was born February 13, 1944 in Rhea County. She will be missed by family and friends. Companion Funeral & Crematory handled arrangements.
Read MorePatricia Ann “Trish” Wyatt Lewis
Patricia Ann “Trish” Wyatt Lewis, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was a member of Plainview Freewill Baptist Church, loved her church family, and going to church. Trish worked at Robinsons Manufacturing and DURA automotive plant for several years. She enjoyed Parcheese, playing cards, other board…
Read MoreMildred Pauline Russell Dunn
Mildred Pauline Russell Dunn, 89, of Spencer, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was of the Church of God faith. Some of Mildred’s hobbies were playing the guitar, singing, quilting, and canning. Preceding Mildred in death was her husband, Charles Dunn; parents, Elijah and Catherine Neely Russell; sister, Ola Mae Brock; brothers, John…
Read MoreSteven Lee Brock
Steven Lee Brock, age 48, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was of the Church of God faith. He loved sports and was an avid Braves fan and Tennessee Vols fan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnny Smith and Ruby Hulsebos and Walter and Cleo Brock. He is survived…
Read MoreSnow asked to step down as vice chairman
The Bledsoe County Education Association officially called for the removal of Board Member Don Snow as Vice Chairman following a social media post last month the group called offensive to teachers in the system, at a meeting on Monday, October 4. Educators spoke at the meeting and Snow issued an apology. No further action was…
Read MoreWhittenburg receives two life sentences
Robert Joe Whittenburg, 47, the man found guilty of two counts of First Degree Murder in August, was given two consecutive life sentences by Circuit Court Judge Thomas Graham on Thursday, September 30. Whittenburg was charged with killing his girlfriend and her mother with an ax in late 2017. For more, see the October 7…
Read MoreMissing juveniles located safely
The two Bledsoe County juveniles who were reported missing on Monday afternoon, September 27, were located safely Wednesday around 1:00 p.m. on Panter Bottom Road, according to Detective George Hodge with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. The two boys, Gavin Richardson and Logan Evitt, are both Bledsoe County Middle School students. For more, see the…
Read MoreFlames spark start of fire department 75 years ago
A large fire that destroyed Lee Cash Store and Simpson 10-Cent Store on January 10, 1946 brought a group of concerned citizens together to form the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD). Later that year, the department was formed and on Saturday, October 9, the PVFD is celebrating its 75th anniversary of answering fire calls in…
Read MoreFour Bledsoe alumni running for judgeships
Four Bledsoe County natives and Bledsoe County High School (BCHS) alumni are either seeking to retain judgeships or fill Circuit Court Judge seats across the State. Vying for a seat in districts across the state are newcomers Caleb Bayless, Caroline Knight and Will Ridley. Justin Angel is seeking to retain his District 12…
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