Wilma Joyce Freeman
Wilma Joyce Freeman, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home. Joyce loved her family more than anything, enjoyed baking, and cooking, especially her Gumbo, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Mora Baptist Church in Louisiana, and worked at Ferro, Johnson Control, and Dura…
Read MoreJo Anna Cross
Jo Anna Cross, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, April 12, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness, enjoyed gardening, mainly flowers, and bird watching. Preceding Jo in death were her parents, Joseph Arthur and Aeril Virginia Nordenskjold Kleist; sisters, Suzanne Kay and Fay Cassoday. Left…
Read MoreHudson appointed to county commission
The Bledsoe County Commission voted Monday night, April 19, to appoint Gregory Heath Hudson as District 3, Part A commissioner to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former Commissioner Brent Griffith. Commissioners Matt Colvard, Robert Reece, Tanya Roberson, Ronald Swafford, Roger Simmons, Perry Swafford, Junior Hankins, Rooster Worthington, Johnny Mack Swafford, Ruth Burton…
Read MoreGeorge A. Smith
George A. Smith, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was a member of Lee Station Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Estelle Smith; brothers, Joe, Harold, Billy Joe, Gaither, Homer and Leroy Smith; and sisters, Reba Holt, Betty Dunn and Edna Savage. He is…
Read MoreThomas F. “Tom” Frazier
Thomas F. “Tom” Frazier, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Tommy was a 1962 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He was a life-long member of Pikeville First Baptist Church where he served as trustee. He worked at Wheeler’s Feed…
Read MoreHelen Manley Clark
Helen Manley Clark went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Helen was born in Webster City, Iowa on October 17, 1922. She was the fourth of six children born to Chester and Alta Manley. She moved to Missouri and then to Omaha, Nebraska where she spent most of her…
Read MoreBledsoe County Hospital turns 50
Bledsoe County’s 35-bed, six bassinet County General Hospital, was opened for business on April 15, 1971. Now, in 2021, the facility celebrates 50 years of medical service as Erlanger Bledsoe. An article in The Bledsonian-Banner at the time called it “modern in every way” and a project that had been in the “pipe dream” stage…
Read More8 months later: Pursuit/drug suspect in custody
A man who evaded law enforcement in a pursuit along U.S. Highway 127 in a stolen vehicle last August 31 was arrested in Sequatchie County and transferred to Bledsoe County according to Detective George Hodge with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. Jesse Allen Johnson, 34, of Whitwell, was injured in the pursuit where he damaged…
Read MoreUse of $2.9 million COVID relief funds to be considered by County Commission
Bledsoe County will benefit from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan of 2021 in the amount of approximately $2,947,632. Proposals for spending the funds are expected to be presented at the County Commission’s April 19 meeting. For more see the April 15 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreAviagen Feed Mill hires its manager
Aviagen North America has hired Kasey Wilson as manager of the feed mill under construction off the U.S. 127 bypass in Pikeville. He will be responsible for overseeing the production, quality, cost and safety of the facility. For more see the April 8 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
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