Phyllis C. Humphreys
Phyllis C. Humphreys, 79, went to be with her Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday January 3, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband Earl E. Humphreys; daughters, Glenda (Gary) Frazier, Teresa (Jay) Jakoby, Michelle (Johnny) Moore; grandchildren, Jessica (Corey) Cole, Tiffany (Josh) Johnson, Derrick (Sarah) Jackson, Kendall (Justin) Hodges, Jerrica (Ethan) Warren, Kayla Johnson,…
Read MoreMary Alice Blaylock
Mary Alice Blaylock, 77, of Justice, Illinois passed away on December 16, 2020. She was the beloved mother of Paula (George) Dobis, James (Nancy) Blaylock, Eddie (Annette) Blaylock and Pamela Blaylock; dearest grandmother of Lisa Dobis, Rudy Blaylock, Samantha (Jim) Irwin, Jason Dobis, James Blaylock, Taylor Blaylock, Brandon Blaylock, and Joshua Blaylock; great-grandmother of 14-1/2;…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccination event at Bledsoe County Health Department on Saturday
A COVID-19 vaccination event is being held on Saturday, January 2, at the Bledsoe County Health Department from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. while supplies last. Please note, this event is open to only those qualifying under phases 1a1 and 1a2 as defined (below) by Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) guidelines and individuals 75 and…
Read MoreBledsoe County Schools on remote schedule through January 15
Bledsoe County Schools are on a remote learning schedule from January 4-15 due to the high number of active COVID-19 cases in the county, Bledsoe County Director of Schools James Ellis announced on Wednesday, December 30. Ellis said each individual school will communicate additional information regarding each school’s operations on Thursday, December 31. This article will…
Read MoreAviagen donates to local organizations
Aviagen and Hubbard helped support local organizations and volunteer fire departments this holiday season with a $6,000 donation split between several different agencies. For more see the December 31 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBTC Fiber given over $1.9 million for broadband expansion to SE Bledsoe
BTC Fiber received $1,974,000 to expand service to 685 homes and 20 non-residential sites in the southeastern area of Bledsoe County on Walden’s Ridge. State officials presented the check to BTC Fiber’s General Manager Charlie Boring and employees on December 16 at Brayton Baptist Church in Graysville. For more see the December 31 issue of…
Read MorePikeville eyes new ladder truck
Members of the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department got a first-hand look at what could be their new ladder truck last week. The fire truck has a 115-foot ladder in order to aid in fires among tall structures. Representatives from Rosenbauer, a leading fire truck manufacturer, brought the hefty vehicle to Pikeville for hands-on and high-flying…
Read MoreEdna Mae Walker
Edna Mae Walker, 95, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was a member of New Martin Church of God. She was preceded in death by her son-in-laws, Terry Wooden and Elbert Whittenburg; and brother, Irvin Myers. She is survived by her children, Gladys Whittenburg, Janice Wooden, Melvin (Sue) Walker, Sheila (Wendell) Oakes…
Read MoreDon Wayne Thomas
Don Wayne Thomas, 78, of Sale Creek, Tennessee passed away December 7, 2020 at Star Regional Hospital in Athens, Tennessee. Don was a lifelong resident of Sale Creek and a member of Sale Creek Community Church and attended Sale Creek Church of God. He owned D & S Tree Service and retired from Roper Corporation…
Read MoreHomer D. Smith
Homer D. Smith, 29, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died December 17, 2020. He was a 2009 graduate of Bledsoe County High School and attended Thans Chapel. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Smith; brothers, John Christopher Blaylock, Carl Smith and James W. Smith; grandparents, John Henry and Una Mae Blaylock and Roy and…
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