EMS gets lesson on search and rescue
Bledsoe County Emergency Services received a lesson in search and rescue operations (SAR) at a special training hosted by the Tennessee Special Response Team on Thursday, September 20, at the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad building. For more, see the September 27, 2018 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreIt is back to original site for new health department
The Bledsoe County Health Department is now planned to be built on the county-owned Frazier Street lot near the Bledsoe County Courthouse. The new site was approved at a special called meeting on September 24 of the commission. For more, see the September 27, 2018 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreMichael Lebron Tullos
Michael Lebron Tullos, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, September 16, 2018. Michael worked at Kyser-Roth before going to work at Taft Youth Center as a security officer for over 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking, watching movies, telling jokes, and imitating people’s voices. Michael was a graduate of the 1977 class at Bledsoe County High…
Read MoreAdam James Scarbrough
Adam James Scarbrough, 31, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Adam was a loving husband and son, enjoyed spending time with his family who he loved dearly. In his pastime he rode 4-wheelers, went mudding, working on his Chevy trucks especially his “big blue Chevy truck.” He was a good man with a…
Read MoreIrvin Detweiler
Irvin Detweiler, 90, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at his home. John and Fanny (Miller) Detweiler had 14 children: Elmer, Roy, Alice, John-Henry, Mary, Pearl, Sally, Melvin, Irvin, Ivan, Susie, Jane, Freeman, and Cora. Irvin was born in Thomas, Oklahoma and was nine when the family moved to Iowa City, Iowa. In 1951, he joined…
Read MoreBCMS Homecoming/8th Grade Night
Bledsoe County Middle School is honoring its 8th grade players, water girls and cheerleaders, plus crowning the 2018 BCMS Homecoming Queen on Thursday evening, September 20. The night’s festivities start at 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreChief Roaring Eagle looking for new perch
Bledsoe County High School senior football players look forward to the challenge of winning their game Friday night against the Sequatchie County Indians. The winner gets the bragging rights to the challenge trophy sponsored by First Farmers and Commercial Bank in Pikeville and Mountain Valley Bank in Dunlap. Senior players are (kneeling, left to right)…
Read MorePendergrass banned from school properties
After nearly 4 hours of testimony/discussion School Board reaches decision School Board member Vince Pendergrass has been banned from all school property for the remainder of the school year due to an altercation during a middle school football game between him and coaching staff. The Board made the decision late Monday evening after a four-hour…
Read MoreDonald Edwin McMillen
Donald Edwin McMillen, 64, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Erlanger Bledsoe. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Pauline McMillen; and sister Linda Davis. He is survived by his daughters, Toni (Troy) Hanna of Pikeville, Amy (Steve) Thurman of Pikeville, April Guinn of Pikeville, Rachel…
Read MoreLonnie Mealoy Everett
Lonnie Mealoy Everett, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died peacefully at his home at Look West Farm with his daughters by his side, Wednesday, September 12, 2018. “Chief,” as he was known by many, enjoyed coon and fox hunting, and riding horses. He was also known for his wit, his love of music as well as…
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