Jerry Lee “Bear” May
Jerry Lee “Bear” May, Sr., 79 ,of Pikeville, Tennessee, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Martha Seals May, Pikeville; step-children, Allen Cahoon of Chattanooga, Alissa Cahoon of Florida and Amanda Cahoon of Pikeville; several step-grandchildren and several relatives in Ohio. Services…
Read MoreMickey Randall Loyd
Mickey Randall Loyd, 60 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home in the Nine-Mile area. Before the death of his father, Mickey loved doing mechanic work and working on the farm with him. He also liked all sorts of guns and the races which he watched any time they were on…
Read MoreJames Perry Hancock
James Perry Hancock, infant son of Taebia Bryant and Dustin Hancock, went to be with Jesus, August 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronnie Bryant; great-grandparents, Linda Davis, Perry Hancock and Ronnie Bryant, Sr. He is survived by his mother and father; grandparents, Marlena (Cody) Teachout, Charles Hancock, Tina (Greg) Lambeth…
Read MoreAugust sees three deaths from virus, more cases than past five months combined
August was the deadliest month so far from the COVID-19 pandemic in Bledsoe County, with the first three deaths within the County’s general population. An inmate at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX) was the first and only other death in the County prior to August. The Tennessee Department of Health does not provide the ages…
Read MoreTourism is big business for State and Bledsoe County
Tennessee saw a record $23 billion in domestic and international travel spending in 2019 after 126 million domestic visitors visited the Volunteer State. Of the $23 billion, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development estimates Bledsoe benefited from $3.64 million in tourism expenditures. “Tennessee is a world-renowned destination, and I look forward to the time when…
Read MoreHelp wanted to find missing woman
A missing 34-year-old woman out of Bradley County could possibly be in the area of Bledsoe County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Spokesperson Susan Niland. Amber Renee Monday was last seen in Chattanooga, after leaving a home with her boyfriend Guy William O’Connell of Rhea County heading toward Springs Road in Bradley County.…
Read MoreForgey headed to PGA Professional Championship
Pikeville native Adam Forgey, 31, is headed to the PGA Professional Championship in the spring of 2021 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He placed third in the Tennessee Section of the PGA Professional Championship at Vanderbilt Legends Club in August. His total score for the tournament was -5, with second place scoring a -7 and…
Read MoreSuspect crashes after pursuit Monday evening, two patrol cars damaged
A police pursuit along U.S. Highway 127 involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash in Lee Station on Monday evening, August 31, according to Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department Detective George Hodge. Additionally, two patrol cars were damaged in the pursuit, one after striking a tree on Harvey Lewis Road and Hodge’s own vehicle when the…
Read MoreBCHS football game moved to Thursday night
This week’s Bledsoe County High School football game against East Ridge has been moved to Thursday night, August 27, due to inclement weather coming into Tennessee from Hurricane Laura. The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. CST. East Ridge High School is limiting seating capacity to 800 fans. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the following…
Read MoreRod Turner
Rod Turner, 67, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed Thursday morning, August 20, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. He was a coal miner and worked and retired from Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Buster Turner; wife, Emma Turner. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Brad)…
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