Bob C. Sells
Bob C. Sells, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Bledsoe County High School and a 1959 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. While at MTSU, he played four years in the Band of Blue and was chosen to sing in the chorus and play in the…
Read MoreGeneva L. Manery
Geneva L. Manery, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, November 23, 2020. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She taught home economics for 12 years, both in Bledsoe and Grundy counties. She enjoyed crocheting and beadwork. She is survived by her husband, William Manery of Pikeville; daughter, Karen Kearley of Crossville; brother,…
Read MoreMarietta Louann London
Marietta Louann London, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died at her home on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mayme Gifford; husband, J.A. (Arnold) London; son, Roger Dale (Skunk) London; sisters, Thelma Hitchcox, Rowena Gifford and Judith Tucker; brothers, Charles (Marie) Gifford, Edgar Gifford and Junior (Thelma) Gifford;…
Read MoreClayton Evans
Clayton Evans, 76, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was a member of Lonewood Baptist Church where he was a former pastor. He was also a former pastor at Liberty Missionary Baptist and Pleasant Grove Baptist. He loved antique cars – building them, showing them, and teaching about the restoration process. He…
Read MoreHerbert Casto Dodson
Herbert Casto Dodson, 74, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was born on February 10, 1946 to Arlis and Dollie (Cagle) Dodson. He attended Brockdell Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Laura Jean Neely, Flora Watson, and Tobytha Thompson; brothers, Charles Dodson, Floyd Dodson, James Dodson,…
Read MoreRoger W. Collier
Roger W. Collier, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his home. He worked at Skyline for many years and was also employed by Stein Construction. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed riding horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alberta Collier; and brother,…
Read MoreMildred L. Bridgeman
Mildred L. Bridgeman, lovingly called “Me-Me,” “MiMi,” or “Lil Mildred,” 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee died November 20, 2020. Mildred was a faithful member of Pikeville Chapel, loved her family and her many fur babies and she worked in housekeeping and the factories in Dayton for many years. She enjoyed going to yard sells, shopping, collecting…
Read MoreLynn Beauregard
Lynn Beauregard, 67, of Pikeville, died at her home on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church of Dunlap. She had a large heart. She never met a stranger and was very giving. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine DuBose; sister, Kathleen Walker; father, George G.…
Read MoreBledsoe County Schools closed November 23-24
Due to the shortage of staff, and the need to conduct deep cleaning of all school buildings and further continuous contact tracing, Bledsoe County Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday, November 23 and 24. Thanksgiving break will be November 25 through November 27. Virtual students, traditional students and all staff will be off these two days. The…
Read MoreBledsoe County has fifth COVID-19 fatality, one new hospitalization
The fifth Bledsoe County resident to die from complications related to COVID-19 was reported on Thursday, November 19, by the Tennessee Department of Health. At this time, it is unknown if the death was a general population resident or an inmate at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX). Also reported in Thursday’s data was a new…
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