Deborah Rene Boring Billingsley
Deborah Rene Boring Billingsley, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, February 28, 2021 with family by her side. Rene worked as billing manager for Bledsoe County EMS and as a paraprofessional with Bledsoe County Schools for several years. She was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ, enjoyed crafting, especially making jewelry, auctions where…
Read MoreGeorgia (Lane) Ables
Georgia (Lane) Ables, 66, of Mowbray Mountain, Tennessee passed away February 5, 2021. She is formerly of Dayton and Pikeville. She is a 1972 graduate of Rhea County High School and was an employee of Robinson’s Manufacturing and TVA. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Willie Grace Lane; her grandparents Billie…
Read MoreGarrey J. Smith
Garrey J. Smith, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 22, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a great storyteller, enjoyed wood work, working with his hands and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter…
Read MoreClaudie Mooneyham
Claudie Mooneyham, 75, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Monday, February 22, 2021. He attended Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. He worked for Bouldin Pipe Company and Jeld-Wen Manufacturing and various other factories. He liked to fish, hunt, farm and loved to garden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Verdie Lee Mooneyham; two brothers,…
Read MoreFrank Logan Jones
Frank Logan Jones, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Frank served in the United States Navy for four years, then worked as a mechanic for many years. He was a christian, loved his family, would help anyone with anything, and liked watching TV in his down time. Preceding Frank in…
Read More‘Blessing Box’ helps meet need of local community
The better angels among us inspire us to do good and fill needs when they arise. Jennifer Kleymeer saw a need and brought an idea she had observed in the Smyrna/Murfreesboro area, where she resides part of the time, near to her local residence in northwestern Bledsoe County. Kleymeer said she was aware of “Blessing…
Read MoreNew Health Department holding open house Thursday
Open House at the new Bledsoe County Health Department, located at 334 Frazier Street behind the Bledsoe County Courthouse, is being held Thursday, March 4, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. For more see the March 4 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreIf a tree could talk: Oh the stories the Buzzard’s Roost tree could tell
If trees could talk, they would likely tell stories of the weather, local wildlife, human interaction, stolen kisses and wedding bliss. Stories that perhaps the most famous tree in Tennessee, maybe beyond, could have gathered over its 130-plus years’ existence. During February’s winter storm, the iconic tree at Buzzard’s Roost in Fall Creek Falls State…
Read MoreHarold Wayne Simmons
Harold Wayne Simmons, 77 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, February 22, 2021 at home with family by his side. Harold was a cabinet maker for 40 years. He attended Crossville Church of God of Prophecy, loved being with his family, fishing, and farming goats and cows. Preceding Harold in death were his parents, Chester Marvin…
Read MoreMary Joe Harp
Mary Joe Harp, 82, formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Douglasville, Georgia with family by her side. Mary was born in Houston Texas. She worked at Ferro Manufacturing and was one of the first of three to be hired. Later, the company changed ownership to Johnson’s Control, Excel, and Dura…
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