Sandra Ann Angel
Sandra Ann Angel, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, January 28, 2021. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Sandra was of the Baptist faith, cleaned houses, sat with the elderly, liked the outdoors, her flower gardens, and cooking. Preceding Sandra in death was her father, Donald Gossett. Left behind to…
Read MorePikeville woman loses life in accident
A Pikeville woman lost her life in a single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 127 south of Pikeville near Hubbard on Thursday evening, January 28. Sandra Ann Angel, 53, was traveling northbound on U.S. 127 when her vehicle exited the right side of the roadway and struck a culvert, according to a preliminary report provided by Public…
Read MoreShane Christopher Riggs
Shane Christopher Riggs, 41, of Spencer, Tennessee died Monday, January 18, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid football watcher. Shane worked at La-Z-Boy and also for Dillard Smith Construction. Preceding Shane in death were his grandparents, Buster and Ruby Smith Gauger, and Raymond L. Riggs; uncle, Stanley Fortenberry. Left behind to cherish…
Read MoreAaron Edward Brown
With breaking hearts the family announces the passing of our loving son and grandson, Aaron Edward Brown, age 25, of Dunlap, Tennessee, on January 21, 2021. Aaron was born November 7, 1995 in San Marcos de Colon, Honduras and came to the United States in February 2005. He gave his heart to Jesus and became…
Read MoreBledsoe County’s child wellbeing ranks 77th in state
Bledsoe County ranks in the lowest quarter of Tennessee counties on child wellbeing, according to a report by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY). Data from 38 categories analyzed by TCCY ranked Bledsoe 77th out of 95 Tennessee counties. The report notes the county’s biggest challenges include over a third of its children…
Read MoreNursing Home resident is latest COVID-19 death
The Tennessee Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 patient death for Bledsoe County Nursing Home (BCNH) last week. BCNH Infection Preventionist Vicki Sweatt Boynton confirmed one patient had passed while diagnosed with COVID-19. A total of five residents tested positive after the first case was discovered at the facility on December 31, but only…
Read MoreNursing home has new COVID case, one recovery
Bledsoe County Nursing Home (BCNH) has reported its fifth COVID-19 case after announcing its first case on December 31, according to Infection Preventionist Vicki Sweatt Boynton with BCNH. Boynton said BCNH is happy to report one of the patients has recovered so far. For more see the January 21 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreSapp named Assistant DA
Pikeville native Cara Rains Sapp joins the 12th Judicial District Attorney General office as an Assistant District Attorney, announced District Attorney Mike Taylor. Taylor appointed Sapp to the position on January 1. “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Cara Rains Sapp to the position of Assistant District Attorney General for the 12th…
Read MoreBetty Ruth White
Betty Ruth White, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Winesap Freewill Baptist Church. She loved being with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferrill Eldridge White; sister, Lucille Moore; brothers, Clayton and EJ Loyd.…
Read MoreMary Ruth Campbell
Mary Ruth Campbell, age 90, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home. She was of the Church of God faith. She loved her family, shopping at Wal-Mart and all of her shoes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huel Campbell; children, Loretta Campbell and Jerry Don Campbell; and daughter-in-laws,…
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