Graduation Friday with precautions
The long anticipated graduation day for Bledsoe County High School’s Class of 2020 has finally arrived. Seniors graduate Friday, June 26 with some precautions being taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m., weather permitting, and each student has been given eight tickets for guests to attend. For…
Read MoreSecond Amendment resolution passed
A resolution declaring Bledsoe County a Second Amendment County was approved by the Bledsoe County Commission at a special called meeting last Monday, June 15. The resolution, proposed by Commissioner Matt Colvard, does not change any current policy, according to County Attorney Howard Upchurch, but rather reaffirms the County will follow the law in relation…
Read MoreOmni announces new chapter in Pikeville
After 20 years of trying to convince local residents to stay local for their physical therapy needs, Travis Smith and Tommy Haupert of Omni Rehab are expanding to not only keep people local, but draw people from surrounding areas into Pikeville and Bledsoe County. “Listen, we spent the first 20 years of this business trying…
Read MoreRobert “Lynn” Watson
Robert “Lynn” Watson, 55, of Pikeville, TN, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Beulah Watson; brothers, Jerry, Terry and Perry Blaylock; and sister, Donna Blaylock. He is survived by his wife, Marlinda Watson; daughter, Brittany Clayton; sisters, Susan (David) Smith; brother, Elson Watson;…
Read MoreWesley Wayne Waters
Wesley Wayne Waters, age 55 of Pikeville, died Monday, June 15, 2020. Wayne was of the Baptist faith, loved his family, especially the grandkids, and was looking forward to spending time with his new great-grandson. He worked at La-Z-Boy for fourteen years. Preceding Wayne in death was his mother, Mamie Sherrill Waters Welch, two…
Read MoreNancy M. Polder
Nancy M. Polder, 75, of Jacksonville, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was a member of The Springs Church in Orange Park, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Polder; parents, George G. Yarnell, Jr. and Rose Marie “Penny” Yarnell; and brothers, Skip and Jerry…
Read MoreHerbert Leighton “Herb” Hale
Herbert “Herb” Leighton Hale, born September 21, 1940 in Pikeville, Tennessee, made his transition to his heavenly home on June 3, 2020 at his Caseyville, Illinois home following a prolonged illness. He was 79 years old. Herb became a follower of Jesus much later in life than most Christians. After experiencing the Holy Spirit’s profound…
Read MoreDonna Zoe White Ford
Donna Zoe White Ford, 65 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, June 12, 2020. Donna enjoyed fishing, gambling, and being with her family. Preceding Donna in death were her parents, Charles Edward and Hildred Elizabeth Osborne White; sister, Lois Trivett; brother, Harold Edward White. Donna will be missed by her companion, James Campbell; sisters, Margaret…
Read MoreEMS gets upgraded ventilator
Bledsoe County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has a major upgrade in its ventilator capability after the recent purchase of a Hamilton T1 mechanical ventilator, Interim Director Kristin Billingsley announced. “This is a major upgrade with many more options from the auto-vents previously used by the service,” she said. “With all of the capabilities of this…
Read MoreWoman extricated, airlifted after crash
A Pikeville woman remained in critical condition Monday, June 15, after being extricated and airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center following a crash with an 18-wheeler on Friday, June 12. Katherine Wooden was driving a 2008 Nissan west on Cleveland Avenue onto the U.S. 127 bypass, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Lt. John…
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