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Nick Angel

Nicholas “Nick” Cline Angel, 30, of Pikeville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence. He was a graduate of Sequatchie Valley Academy and a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church. Nick enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the 4-H Club as a small child…

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Governor Lee to visit Pikeville next week

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee [R] will visit Pikeville for an event Tuesday, July 9. Gov. Lee is joining State Senator Paul Bailey [R-Sparta] and State Representative Ron Travis [R-Dayton] at Ember’s Ice Cream Shoppe on Main Street at 11:00 a.m., according to Laine Arnold, Press Secretary for Gov. Lee. Lee will then make his way over…

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Commission considering 18¢ property tax increase

Bledsoe County Commissioners will vote on whether or not county property owners will see a property tax increase of 18-cents per $100 dollars of assessed value. For someone with a $100,000 property assessment, that owner would pay an estimated $45 extra per year. This would make the rate $2.3860 per every $100 of assessed property…

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Ultralight pilot still critical after crash

An ultralight pilot remained in critical condition Tuesday, July 2, according to Erlanger Hospital Public Relations. George Sincell, 63, was flying an “ultralight” small aircraft around 7:40 p.m. on June 25 when it crashed into trees, according to the Van Buren County Emergency Management Agency. For more see the July 4 issue of The Bledsonian…

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Glenda Faye Swanger

Glenda Faye Swanger, 75, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday evening, June 28, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved grandmother and her grandchildren were the love of her life. She loved working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Bob Swanger; parents, Max and Margaret…

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Judy Riggs

Judy Riggs, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, July 1, 2019. She attended Summer City Church of God. She was the owner of Tommy & Judy’s Service Station on Dayton Mountain. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Martha Cox. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Tommy Riggs; children, Ricky (Darlene)…

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Henry Earl Reed

Henry Earl Reed, 69, of Spring City, Tennessee died Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was an Army veteran, a member of the Shriner International, and a mason. During his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Earl worked as an Electrical Instructor during his 30 years with TVA. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and…

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Duke Johnston

Dudley “Duke” Dwight Johnston, 70, of Dayton Mountain, passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2019 at his home on Dayton Mountain. He was born on July 26, 1948 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the son of the late Dudley and Elisabeth (Von Der Grun) Johnston. Duke was a high school graduate of Ft. Lauderdale High School…

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Linda Shannon Brock

Linda Shannon Brock, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. Linda was an active member of the ceramics class at Bledsoe County Senior Center, and was the child care provider for many families in Bledsoe County. She was preceded in…

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Jerry Angel

Jerry Angel, 53 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, July 1, 2019 at his residence. He was a concrete finisher by trade, but also enjoyed doing auto body work. Jerry loved riding around and fishing. Preceding him in death were his father, Wendel Angel; and nephew, Nicholas “Nick” Angel. Survivors include his mother, Eleanor Joyce Blaylock…

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