Hero’s Retreat breaks ground to serve veterans and first responders
Two brothers from Bledsoe County, Andrew (Andy) and Justin Swafford, broke ground for their new charity, Hero’s Retreat, at Swafford’s Hollow last week. The goal is for the retreat to serve as a training network for veterans and first responders. Hero’s Retreat will operate through the non-profit Hands-On By Design (HOBD), of which Justin is…
Read MoreClyde Allen Simmons
Clyde Allen “Smiley” Simmons, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, June 25, 2021. Clyde was a truck driver for many years hauling logs while also running his own logging business. In his earlier years he worked in the coal mines. He enjoyed working on his farm, and attended Faith Baptist Church. Preceding Clyde in death…
Read MoreSamuel Perry Agee
Samuel Perry Agee, 92, of Union, Ohio, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Samuel retired from ABF Freight System and the Teamsters Union. He was also a member of AMVETS, the American Legion in Vandalia and the Teamsters Retirees Club. He…
Read MoreCity discusses grant opportunities for splash pad, playground upgrades
Pikeville City officials discussed the want of residents for a water park or splash pad and playground upgrades and how the City can pay for those at its June 14 meeting at the Pikeville Municipal Building. Alderwoman Jeania Lansing said she saw social media posts with robust discussion speaking of the City needing a splash…
Read MoreMock evacuation gives valuable experience
A fake sinkhole opened up at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home last Thursday, June 19, and Bledsoe County emergency responders immediately got to work for a mock training drill performed by the Bledsoe County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The call came in at 9:30 a.m. a sinkhole opened up in two rooms in Hall B…
Read MoreCenter opens to help Bledsoe kids
A new Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for the Twelfth Judicial District officially opened last Thursday, June 10, in Dayton. Children who are victims of abuse in Bledsoe and Rhea Counties have already been utilizing the center as a welcoming, safe environment for them while authorities handle their cases and interview them about alleged abuse. For…
Read MoreWayne Douglas Wells
Wayne Douglas Wells, 50, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home on Brockdell Mountain. Wayne loved Jesus, was a husband who passionately loved his wife, Melissa, and a father who could not have been more proud of his two children, Logan and Annie. Logan’s wife Kelsie was a…
Read MorePaul Eugene Watson
Paul Eugene Watson, 57, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding 4-wheelers, and watching westerns and war movies. Preceding Paul in death were his parents, James Doil and Cwilla “Sue” Watson; sister, Charlotte Ann Watson. Paul will be dearly missed by his sons, Nathan Watson,…
Read MoreDuane Patrick Pilgrim
Duane Patrick Pilgrim, 50, of Grandview, Tennessee died Saturday, June 19, 2021. Duane loved spending time with his family, enjoyed fishing, raising chickens, gardening, watching Nascar and drag racing, and loved his dogs and granddogs. He was a 1989 graduate of Bledsoe County High School and worked in carpentry. Preceding Duane in death was his…
Read MoreEvacuation drill notice for Thursday, June 17
NOTICE: The Bledsoe County Emergency Management Agency will be performing a mock evacuation drill at the Bledsoe County Nursing home this morning, June 17, starting at 9:30 a.m. Do not be alarmed as crews are on scene for the mock drill. See next week’s issue of The Bledsonian-Banner for details.
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