Leisha Brown
Leisa Evans Brown, 48, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. She attended Lighthouse Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Evans; father, Jimmy Evans; sisters, Pamela Evans; and brother, Frankie Evans. She is survived by her husband, Russell Brown of Dayton; daughter, Stephanie (Brad)…
Read MoreCarrie Lee Boyd
Carrie Lee Riggs Angel Boyd, 94, of Pikeville, died Saturday, September 21, 2019. Carrie was a librarian at a medical center in the state of Ohio. She loved going to the Senior Citizens Center, quilting, working crossword puzzles, and adult coloring books. Preceding her in death was her husband, Johnnie Angel and second husband, Harold…
Read MoreRidley inquires about collections shortfall in Bledsoe Circuit Court
A letter written to Bledsoe County Circuit Court Clerk Michael Walker from County Mayor Gregg Ridley late last month asks Walker to take necessary steps to contract with a collection agency to recuperate uncollected fines and court costs. Walker responded, stating circumstances are out of his control concerning collections. “I ask again that you take…
Read MoreFall Creek Falls Inn construction to resume
After being halted due to a $11 million budget overage, the State of Tennessee will begin rebuilding the Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn and Conference Center later this month, according to Department of General Services Communications Director David Roberson. Roberson said the state issued a notice to their contractor, Bell Construction, to proceed with…
Read MoreAlvin “Tator” Lewis
Alvin “Tator” Lewis, 65, of Pikeville, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 with family by his side. Tator was a farmer, enjoyed building things, crafting, and gardening. Preceding him in death were his parents, Howard and Murtie Nail Lewis; brother, James Harold Lewis. Tator will be dearly missed by his wife, Trish Wyatt Lewis; daughters, Christy…
Read MoreJean Johnson
Jean Johnson, 73, of Hixson, formerly of Pikeville died, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 with family by her side. Jean enjoyed fishing and drinking mountain dew. She loved her family, worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and was of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death was her husband, Leon Johnson; step-son, Billy Johnson; parents, Charlie…
Read MoreResidents give opinion on privatizing emergency services
In a special called meeting of the Bledsoe County Commission in which Puckett EMS was set to give a presentation about privatizing local emergency services— the company did not present any proposals to the commission, after being asked not to speak by County Mayor Gregg Ridley. Rather, county officials heard from several local residents about…
Read MoreMusic tourism marker honors Pikeville-born gospel publisher
A new Tennessee Music Pathways sign in downtown Pikeville directs travelers following the statewide trail through the area and leaves a little bit of Bledsoe’s own musical history with visitors. The sign, located on the sidewalk in front of the Main Street Stage, honors Pikeville born gospel music publisher and hymnodist Robert Emmett (R.E.) Winsett.…
Read MoreCity hears proposals for North Main Street
The City of Pikeville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution for the Main Street Corridor Plan at a meeting Monday night, September 9. The plan does not put anything in motion or make proposals binding, but allows the City to submit the plans along with grant applications in the future. Representatives from the…
Read MoreCoy Worthington
Coy Lee Worthington, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Jane Worthington; brothers, Hollis, Arlis, Ted and Charles Worthington; sisters, Novella Bedwell, Willie Grace Lane, Virginia Worthington, and Dorothy Worthington; and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Johnson;…
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