Janet Leeann Dodson Smith
Janet Leeann Dodson Smith, 71, of Crossville, Tennessee left this world to join her Lord and Savior in heaven Monday, August 17, 2020. Leeann was born October 10, 1948 in VanBuren County. She was a member of Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding Leeann in death were her parents, James Wilder Sr. and Ruthie Melvina Dodson;…
Read MoreBrian Russell Morgan
Brian Russell Morgan, 51 of Spring City, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. Brian was an electrician for Triad Electric. Preceding Brian in death was his mother, Anita Colmer Morgan. Survivors include his loving wife of fourteen years, Lori Morgan; father, Russell Morgan; sons, Brodey Morgan and Levi Dyer; daughters, Chelsea Morgan, Emily and Katie Dyer,…
Read MoreRuth Clendenen Johnson
Ruth Clendenen Johnson, 92 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, August 17, 2020 peacefully in her sleep at Bledsoe County Nursing Home with family by her side. Ruth loved to cook and can food from her and her husband’s garden. She never ceased to amaze those who were invited to Sunday dinner with the bountiful amount…
Read MoreJoseph Cooper Ford
Joseph Cooper Ford, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed from this life Wednesday, August 19, 2020 with family by his side. While in Arkansas, he worked for a telephone company, then moved to Pikeville where he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen Roberson. Joseph served in the United States Army Infantry for over two…
Read MoreCarroll retires after 16 years as 9-1-1 dispatcher
After 16 years on the job, one of Bledsoe County’s longest serving dispatcher is retiring. Robin Carroll was employed as one of the first 9-1-1 dispatchers in 2004 when the county started operating the E 9-1-1 Center. His last night on duty will be Sunday, August 30, 2020. Over the years, Carroll has answered thousands…
Read MoreFamily Dollar and Dollar Tree moving into old Fred’s location
Pikeville will have a new place to shop before the end of the year, as Dollar Tree Corporation is moving into the former Fred’s Pharmacy building on Main Street. For more see the August 27 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBoard of Judicial Conduct reprimands two local judges
Two local judges were reprimanded by the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct after a complaint was filed by Ben Farmer of Pikeville, according to documents provided to the Chattanooga Times Free Press (CTFP) by Ben Farmer. The letter written to Ben Farmer by Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct Chairman Dee David Gay is labeled as…
Read MoreAppointments made, plus no property tax increase for County
Bledsoe County property taxpayers will not see an increase in their tax rate over last year during to 2020-2021 fiscal year, the Bledsoe County Commission decided at their Special Called Meeting on Monday, August 24. The budget and tax rate passed 12-0, with County Commissioner Perry Swafford absent from the meeting. Kristen Billinglsey was appointed…
Read MoreBCHS volleyball plays first home game tonight
The Bledsoe County High School volleyball team will play their first home game tonight. The Lady Warriors will face Harriman High School with junior varsity starting at 5:00 p.m. and varsity following at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5. New safety rules for visiting players, coaching staff, and spectators are in place due to the current…
Read MoreCommunity asked to help lift spirits of nursing home residents
On August 21, Bledsoe County Nursing Home is celebrating National Senior Center Day with a community drive-by parade for the residents. The residents will be seated outside so they can enjoy a parade featuring family and friends, along with community businesses and officials showing their support during these trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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