Gregory Pickett
Gregory Pickett, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Greg was a faithful gospel minister for 50 years. He was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ, and a 1972 graduate of Whitwell High School. Greg graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching…
Read MoreLanean Pendergrass
Lanean Pendergrass, 44, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was of the Christian faith and a true believer in family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Taylor Pendergrass; mother, Jaynean Guinn; grandparents, Bill and Joann Rigsby and David and Jaynese Hale; and father-in-law, Freddy Pendergrass. She is survived by her…
Read MoreSadie Faye Brown Robertson
Sadie Faye Brown Robertson, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. Born on May 30, 1942 in Pikeville, Faye was the daughter of the late Clinton and Mauvine Brown. Faye is preceded in death by husband, Joseph D. Robertson M.D.; and brother, Mack Brown. Faye raised her family in Pikeville and…
Read MoreSandell home brings Christmas to life, wins 45th Christmas Decorating Contest
Christmas decorations from colorful lights strung along the wooden fence to a reindeer at the front door to various blow-up holiday figures gave Hope Sandell’s home the winning edge in The Bledsonian-Banner’s 45th annual Christmas Decorating Contest. She will receive $100 for her winning decorations compliments of First Farmers and Commercial Bank and Citizens Tri-County…
Read MoreBledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society receives project funding
A ceremonial check for $77,500 was presented to members of the Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society from the Tennessee State Museum by Lori Thurston-Smith, Grant Title VI Coordinator (left) and Tammi Edwards, Director of Special Projects (center, holding check). Those Society members accepting the check are Carolyne Knight, Patsy Morgan, Shirley Burk, Hannah Cahours,…
Read MoreCarolyn Ann (Hale) Curtis
Carolyn Ann (Hale) Curtis passed away peacefully in her home on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Joseph Aaron Curtis, and Joe’s children Deborah, Joe, and Penny, along with their children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Wayne Hale (Carolyn);…
Read MoreChristmas Concert with The Agee Family
Join the City of Pikeville for a Christmas Concert featuring The Agee Family on Saturday, December 13. They will be performing on the Main Street Stage. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. For more see the December 11 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreEnter the 45th annual Christmas Decorating Contest by Friday!
Calling all Pikeville residents within the city limits – enter your decorated house in The Bledsonian-Banner’s 45th annual Christmas Decorating Contest by Friday, December 12. You could win up to $100 sponsored by First Farmers and Commercial Bank and Citizens Tri-County Bank. First place receives $100, second place $75, third place $50, and fourth and…
Read MoreDallas Ray Keener
Dallas Ray Keener, 63 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. Dallas attended Keener Hill Church of God, loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed buildings houses, mechanicing, race cars, hunting, and fishing. Preceding Dallas in death were his parents, Ray Estell and Dovie Elizabeth Neeley Keener; and sister, Pearl…
Read MoreBetty Will Byrd
Betty Will Byrd, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She worked at D.P. Kennedy Shirt Factory in Pikeville and Dunlap Shirt Factory for many years. She was a great help to many, taking care of their homes and…
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