Tracy Brian Welch
Tracy Brian Welch, 60, of Cookeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was a graduate of Bledsoe Co. High School and attended Tennessee Tech. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna Belle Welch. He is survived by his sisters, Gayla Welch and Sherry Welch of Pikeville, and Kim Welch of…
Read MoreOral Levon Pendergrass
Oral Levon Pendergrass, 91, of Athens, Alabama, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home. Oral served in the United States Army Air Force from 1946-1947, then became a business owner of convenient stores and gas stations, and also was a truck driver for transportation of other trucks. He enjoyed mowing, gardening, running around with…
Read MoreOpal Clada Bowling
Opal Clada Bowling, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her home. Opal was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. She worked in Michigan at Bowler Roller Bearings in her twenties, then at the Shirt Factory in Dunlap. She lived in Decatur, Alabama for many years and was a food service…
Read MoreBrenda Joyce Pendergrass Anderson
Brenda Joyce Pendergrass Anderson, age 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, July 9, 2021. She was a long time member of Wheeler Hill Church of Christ. She spent her life doing for others, whether for her family or for members of the community. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and could rule the scrabble board. She…
Read MoreMaryann Joyce Jackson
Maryann Joyce Jackson, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, July 01, 2021. Maryann was a clerical worker for the United States Government for 34 years, and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hixson. She loved her cat “Frostee,” enjoyed watching TV, especially the game and cooking shows, was very friendly and everyone…
Read MoreIt’s almost time for the 127 Yard Sale!
The U.S. 127 Yard Sale, the “World’s Longest”, is less than a month away. The 2021 sale officially runs August 5-8 for 690 miles from Alabama to Michigan, along US Highway 127, touching many small towns like Pikeville along the way. For more see the July 8 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBudget passed without tax hike
There was a noticeable absence felt at the Bledsoe County Commission’s special called meeting on June 28. It was the first meeting held in over a decade with Chairman Craig Mercer not a member of the legislative body. Mercer passed away in early June after serving on the Commission since 2002, representing the Cold Springs community. For more see the July 8 issue of…
Read MoreBledsoe County double axe murder trial set, three years after murder
The 47-year-old Pikeville man accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother with a Truckman Fire Axe in 2017 will stand trial beginning August 3 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bledsoe County Courthouse. The trial was originally scheduled to be held in May 2019, but was pushed forward to November 2019 after the public defender’s office declared a conflict of interest and new counsel…
Read MoreLower East Valley Road water line grant received by Bledsoe County
A $208,000 grant for the Lower East Valley Road Industrial Water Line Extension for Bledsoe County was announced by The Appalachian Regional Commission last week. The project is expected to result in 60 jobs created and $10 million leveraged in private investment, according to ARC’s assessment. For more see the July 1 issue of The…
Read MoreStar Spangled Celebration is Saturday
Pikeville will celebrate Independence Day with a Star Spangled Celebration on Saturday, July 3, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a Cruise-In and Summer Nights at the Farmers Market. Fireworks are being sold at the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad building on the bypass in Pikeville. For more see the July 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
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