Michael Lee Dyer
Michael Lee Dyer, 40, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, May 14, 2021. He is survived by his children, David Dyer, Kara Dyer, James Dyer, Travis Dyer, and Caitlyn Dyer; parents, Robert and Wanda Dyer; brother, Newt (Cassie) Dyer; nieces and nephews, Phoebee, Alayna, Lucas, and Emmanuel. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, at 1:00…
Read MoreFall Festival is returning!
The Pikeville Fall Festival is coming back in 2021 after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Chamber of Commerce Secretary Roberta Smith. The Festival will be October 2, with a golf tournament held the day before. For more see the May 27 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBurnout pad becomes reality
A dream project proposed by Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle and approved by the Pikeville Board of Mayor and Aldermen last July became a reality last week as a burnout pad was poured on Main Street directly in front of the Bledsoe County Courthouse. The burnout pad for cars is essentially a concrete area with anchors…
Read MoreUse caution as paving begins Monday on U.S. 127 North
Paving of U.S. Highway 127 from north of Harvey Lewis Drive to the Cumberland County line will begin on Monday, May 24, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The roadway will be reduced to one lane controlled by a flagging operation when workers are present, TDOT advises. Remember to use caution when traveling through…
Read MoreDoris Ann Wooden
Doris Ann Wooden, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away May13, 2021 at Park Ridge Hospital in Chattanooga. Doris was a longtime resident of Rhea County before moving to Pikeville. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Community Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Effie Swafford Clark; husband, James…
Read MoreLinda Kay Cubbage Ward
Linda Kay Cubbage Ward, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee in the Bellview community, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking, reading her Bible and being involved with her church, especially Vacation Bible School, and she loved all animals. Linda worked as a comptroller in telecommunications for over 20 years. Preceding Linda in…
Read MoreJames A. Evans
James A. Evans, 51, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, May 15, 2021. He enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed fishing, and loved to thrift shop. He lived for his work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Floann Evans; sisters, Pam Evans and Leisa Evans Brown; brother, Frankie Evans; and nephew,…
Read MoreLarry Gene “Smokey” Brown
Larry Gene “Smokey” Brown, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with his chickens. Larry served in the United States Army from 1970-1973, worked in the warehouse at Bledsoe…
Read MoreClass Night Thursday, Graduation Friday
The Bledsoe County High School Class of 2021 participated in a parade of their own on Saturday, May 15, with members of the class decorating cars and being escorted through Main Street. People lined up along Main Street to mark the occasion for the senior class and to cheer them on as they drove by.…
Read MoreHow should $5 million be used for local schools?
Bledsoe County Schools are hosting a meeting Tuesday, May 25, to discuss how $5 million in federal stimulus funds could be spent. The funding is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act passed this spring. The stakeholder meeting will be centered around the public sharing ideas with the school system. All Bledsoe County residents are…
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