Herbert Anderson
Herbert Alexander Anderson, 74, born in Pikeville, Tennessee to Joseph and Dollie (Brock) Anderson on June 21, 1945, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2019. He is survived by loving wife of 54 years Ruth Anderson; sons, Harold and Wayne (Vickey); grandchildren, Sharon and Alex; five great-grandchildren; brother, Bill; sister Margaret (Bobby);…
Read MoreJail population increases with expansion
The $1.4 million, 56-bed expansion to the Bledsoe County Detention Center officially opened Friday, October 18, after passing inspection by the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office. The total occupancy for the jail has increased from 96 to 152, according to Jail Administrator Paula Peters. For more see the October 30 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreAccused ax murderer trial rescheduled for 2020
UPDATE: The trial of accused ax murderer Robert Joe Whittenburg, 45, is rescheduled for June 2-4, 2020 after being set to begin this Wednesday, November 6, according to the Bledsoe County Circuit Court. No reason was given for why the trial was moved.
Read MoreSet clocks back one hour Saturday night
Daylight Saving Time will end this weekend so don’t forget to move the hour hand of your clock back one hour Saturday night.
Read MoreKathryn Webb
Creeda Kathryn Webb, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, October 24, 2019. She was a member of Church of Christ at New Harmony and retired from First National Bank. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Hall and Marvin Webb; son, Barry Hall; parents, Creed and Edith Pendergrass; and sister, Carolyn Trotter. She…
Read MoreDora Swafford
Dora Swafford, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her home. She worked for nine years at Standefer Drug Center as a cook and waitress, and later worked in a textile factory for many years. Dora loved all animals, her flower gardens, and playing board games. She worshiped at Griffith Church of…
Read MoreJosephine Reel
Josephine Reel, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was a member of The Pitts Gap Church of God and retired from Dupont after 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nance Kizzar; and husband, James Chuck Reel. She is survived by her son, Eddie (Cherie)…
Read MoreSadruddin brothers enter plea agreement, admit to fraud charges
Brothers Karim and Rahim Sadruddin have entered a plea agreement, admitting they are guilty of committing two counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to new documents filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. The brothers admit in the plea agreement, signed September…
Read MoreAudit: Nursing Home “improperly billed Medicaid”
An audit released by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office claims the Bledsoe County Nursing Home improperly billed medicare for amounts totaling nearly $60,000. The audit report, released on Wednesday, October 23, states the nursing home “improperly billed Medicaid $51,964 for 332 days while operating below 85 percent capacity” and “inappropriately” charged patients for services covered under…
Read MoreBrothers indicted for fraud after promising Pikeville jobs
Karim and Rahim Sadruddin, the brothers who promised two years ago to bring 1,000 jobs to Bledsoe County, have been indicted by the United States Government on separate charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, according to documents filed Tuesday, October 22, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of…
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