Ann Margaret Stickler
Ayne Margaret Finch Stickler, 87, of Pikeville, formerly of Chattanooga, died peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, July 13, 2019. She loved working in her flower gardens and passed that trait down to her daughters and grandchildren. Ayne was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Etta Gossett Finch; three sisters and one…
Read MoreTammy Lynn Rothwell
Tammy Lynn Rothwell, 45, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She loved her family and children, loved music and embraced life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kayla Renae Rothwell; sister, Teresa Kay Holland; and grandparents, John and Margaret Gray, and Foyl and Sue Cooper. She is survived by her…
Read MoreCommission votes to keep current property tax rate
Bledsoe County taxpayers will not see a tax rate increase this year, after commissioners voted to leave the rate the same as the 2018-2019 budget year at the County Commission meeting on Monday, July 15. Commissioners Tim Campbell, Brent Griffith, Robert Reece, Tanya Roberson, Ronald Sapp, Junior Hankins, and Ruth Burton voted to keep the…
Read MoreDA reviewing Pendergrass ouster case
District Attorney Mike Taylor said he is reviewing information related to the ouster proceedings of Board of Education Member Vince Pendergrass and will make a decision on whether to proceed in the next few days. For more see the July 11 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreFleeing federal suspect struck police cruiser, still on loose
A high speed chase by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department led to damage to a police cruiser and a federal fugitive evading arrest. Timothy (Tim) Edward Barnes, 52, of Jasper, Georgia, fled police after crashing into the patrol car of Deputy Matt Brock during the incident on Wheeler Mountain. For more see the July 11…
Read MoreGov. Bill Lee makes first official visit to Pikeville
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee [R] made his first official visit to Pikeville since taking office earlier this year on Tuesday, July 9, speaking with citizens about his priorities as Governor and answering a few questions on the steps of the Bledsoe County Courthouse. Joining Gov. Lee were State Senator Paul Bailey [R-Sparta] and State Representative…
Read MoreSonny Yeargen
Dion “Sonny” William Yeargan, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away July 4, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Sonny, a native of Michigan, was a longtime resident of Pikeville and of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the US Army and he worked 35 years in construction. He enjoyed hayrides and outings…
Read MoreLula Lorene Miller
Ms. Lula Lorene Miller, 95, passed away Monday July 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in Brockdell, Bledsoe County on November 5, 1923. Lula grew up in the time of the Great Depression followed by World War II. These difficult and sparse times did not affect her kindness and generosity. She enjoyed animals,…
Read MoreMary Frances Holloway
Mary Frances Simmons Holloway, 84, of Pikeville, received her wings resting peacefully due to complications from strokes on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born on June 22, 1935 to Charles Eston Simmons, Sr. and Thelma Evelyn Loyd Simmons, who preceded her in death along with several brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law.…
Read MoreDale Leroy Barnaby
Dale Leroy Barnaby, 73, of Pikeville, died Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was a Howard High School 1965 graduate in Howard Kansas. Some of his favorite pastimes were riding his Harley, working in his flower gardens, and listening to old country. Dale was an Army veteran and afterwards worked as a fork lift driver at…
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