Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park awarded State Park of the Year
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park as its Park of the Year as part of TDEC’s annual Awards of Excellence for Tennessee State Parks. “With a strong focus on conservation and increasing access to visitors of all abilities, we’re proud to give Cumberland Trail…
Read MoreBlue Raiders sign McCauley
No stranger to hard work, BaiLee McCauley has been putting in the effort to achieve one of her goals – to play soccer at the collegiate level. She recently signed to become a Roane State Blue Raider soccer player and student. “BaiLee is an excellent athlete who exemplifies servant leadership,” said Rylee Evans, BCHS soccer…
Read MoreInez Harvey
Inez Harvey, 76, of the Mooneyham community, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home. She was a member of Mooneyham Church of God. She worked several years as a caretaker and in the cafeteria for several schools. She was a loving and caring person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas…
Read MoreMargaret Rhea Britt
Margaret Rhea Britt, 71 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026. Rhea was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ, loved talking to everyone she met, enjoyed working in her flower gardens, and going to thrift stores. Preceding Rhea in death were her parents, Mose and Blanche Lewis Britt; sisters, Brenda and…
Read MoreHannah honored as 50-year firefighter
It’s rare to find someone who has been a volunteer public servant for 50 years. The Pikeville Fire Department boasts such a rarity as it honored Dale Hannah who has is a 50-year veteran firefighter. Allan “Dale” Hannah Sr. joined the department on October 20, 1975, answering the call to serve at a time when…
Read MoreComing in 2026: TCAT, new sewer plant, new school board office
As 2025 closes, 2026 opens with large construction projects that will affect residents of Pikeville, Bledsoe County, and the surrounding areas. Coming in the Spring of 2026, is the completion of the Upper Cumberland TCAT in Pikeville. The building, located off the US 127 Bypass on Charles Sheldon Road, will serve as a college of…
Read MoreMichael Lee Satterfield
Michael Lee Satterfield, 65, of Dunlap, Tennessee, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away December 26, 2025. Michael was always good for a laugh or a practical joke, sarcasm that just wouldn’t quit. He was a jack of all trades, auto mechanic for more than 30 years. He was loved and will be missed by all…
Read MoreRoy Pendergrass
Roy Pendergrass, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a welding teacher at Bledsoe-Sequatchie Vocational School. He retired from TVA where he worked at Watts Bar. He…
Read MoreSusan Stults Warden
Susan Stults Warden, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was a nurse’s aide at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home in the 80’s, a 1983 graduate of BCHS, All State Basketball in 1983 and Dr. D. F. Adkisson Athlete of the Year in 1985 at Cleveland State.…
Read MoreDavid McGlashan
David McGlashan, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 21, 2025. He loved to fish, hunt, and work in the garden. He also enjoyed carpentry. He was preceded in death by his son, Sam McGlashan; and grandchild, Taylor Kay McGlashan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda McGlashan; children, Tammy (Russell) Breaux…
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