Man falls to death from bluff at park
An individual was killed after falling at Fall Creek Falls State Park on Friday, October 9, according to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Communications Director Kim Schofinski. Schofinski said she could not disclose any additional information as of Monday evening, October 12, due to “privacy laws.” For more see the October 15 issue of…
Read MoreDaniel Ovid Mosely
Daniel Ovid Mosley, 88, of Spencer, Tennessee, passed from this life September 28, 2020 at his home. He was a member of the church of Christ and a faithful minister of the gospel of Christ for more than 50 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War;…
Read MoreCharlotte Katherine “Kate” Liddle
Charlotte Katherine “Kate” Liddle, 82, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee passed away September 29, 2020. Kate was an avid gardener. She enjoyed going to Panama City Beach, playing cards and drinking coffee. She was a proud Democrat who kept her TV tuned to CNN. She was very proud of her dogs, Bouncer, Griz and Sam. Kate…
Read MoreGeorge Washington Heard, Jr.
George Washington Heard, Jr., 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, October 2, 2020 with family by his side. Jr., as everyone called him, was operator of heavy equipment and built Twin Lakes. In 1984 he bought a garage where he and his sons ran Heard Tire Center for 21 years before closing it in 2005.…
Read MoreRoberta Hale Collier
Roberta Hale Collier, 97, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 30, 2020 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Collier; parents, Robert Hale and Linnie Simmons Frady; great-grandson, Alex Sutherland; sisters, Wilma Hale, Reva Walling, Willene Morgan; brothers Charles…
Read MoreIt’s Fall Y’all! Main Street Stage decorated
The Main Street Stage in downtown Pikeville is decorated for fall family photos. The Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce set-up a fall-themed backdrop at the stage so anyone who wishes can come and take their own pictures there. The festive backdrop serves as the perfect setting for family and friends to take holiday photos. The…
Read MoreLow risk Halloween activities suggested by City officials
Halloween 2020 will likely look different for many people this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has changed so much of the way the world lives, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommending lower risk activities at home or from a distance. The City of Pikeville is following CDC guidelines in recommending…
Read MoreEarly Voting begins next week
Early Voting for the November 3 Bledsoe County and State/Federal General Election begins October 14. The early voting period runs from October 14-29 and the deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 27. Voting hours for October 14 are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; voting hours for October 15 and 16 are 1:00 p.m.…
Read MoreNew way to serve neighbors in need
First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves challenge has moved some service challenges online through the smartphone app “Purposity.” The first challenge focuses on meeting the needs of Tennessee students and families across the state, including Bledsoe County. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), 34 school districts and Family Resource Centers are on…
Read MoreJ.D. Lee
J.D. Lee , 93, of Crossville, Tennessee, died, Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He attended Faith Baptist Church. He worked at Farmers Co-op in Crossville over 30 years and was an avid farmer all his life. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Blake Lee; parents, J.W. and Mary Lee; and brother, Charlie Ross…
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