Two die in U.S. 127 crash
A Pikeville man and woman were killed in an accident near the intersection of U.S. Highway 127 North and Nine Mile Crossroad on Tuesday, May 12, according to a report by Tennessee Highway Patrol. Michael “Blake” Lee, 50, of Pikeville and Tara Rasdall, 37, of Pikeville both died in the accident. A man out of…
Read MoreInmate with coronavirus at BCCX dies
An 78-year-old inmate at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX) who was positive for coronavirus has died, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction East Region Spokesman Robert Reburn. He died on Thursday, May 7, Reburn added, and the exact cause of his death is pending official determination from the medical examiner. Five other inmates at…
Read MoreSix active coronavirus cases, 580 recovered at BCCX
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) announced Thursday, May 7, 580 of 586 inmates who tested positive for the coronavirus at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX) have recovered and been reintroduced into the general prison population. The agency lists six active cases and three pending test results. Of the six remaining cases, two are hospitalized and…
Read MoreRains resigns as County Trustee
Bledsoe County Trustee Deanna Hankins Rains [D] is set to retire at the end of August, according to a letter she wrote announcing her early resignation. “Serving as Trustee has been a blessing to me and my family, and I will always feel honored to have served in this very trustworthy position,” Rains wrote. “Much…
Read MoreDeborah Ann Johnson Bilbrey
Deborah Ann Johnson Bilbrey, 66 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, May 2, 2020. Deborah worked as a patrol officer for the State of Virginia Department of Transportation for over 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, collecting antiques, and shopping for everyone but herself. Preceding Deborah in death were her husband of 48 years, Thomas Jennings…
Read MoreBCHS Seniors are celebrated social-distance style
Bledsoe County High School’s Class of 2020 Seniors were celebrated in a unique way Friday, May 1, in light of social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more see the May 7 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreTDOT projects nearing completion
Motorists traveling on U.S. Highway 127 North before the Cumberland County line and State Route 30 East from the bypass toward Dayton Mountain should be free of roadwork in May and June. For more see the May 7 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBCHS graduation rescheduled to June
Bledsoe County High School’s Class of 2020 will graduate in June, according to Director of Schools Jennifer Terry. The ceremony will now be held on Friday, June 26. Graduation was rescheduled from May 15 in order to comply with Governor Bill Lee’s social distancing guidelines and the Class of 2020’s desire for a traditional graduation…
Read MoreJohnny Wolfe
Johnny H. Wolfe, 90, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at CC Farm in Dunlap. He attended Lee Station Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wolfe; parents, Luke and Martha Wolfe; brothers, Ross and Clarance Wolfe; and sister, Ruth Bedwell. He is survived by his daughter, Rita…
Read MoreJoanne S. Turner
Joanne S. Turner, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died April 27, 2020 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her church family and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Jennings Sapp and Dixie Martin Sapp; siblings, Frances Walker, Thomas Sapp, James Sapp, Edward…
Read More