Two of seven board members evaluate Director by deadline
The Bledsoe County Board of Education is responsible for annually evaluating Director of Schools Jennifer Terry, but only two members turned in their evaluations to the school system by the June 30 deadline. Three board members submitted their evaluations past the deadline, and two others failed to do so as of August For more, see…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrest
Bledsoe County authorities made a traffic stop on Lee Station Mountain Road on August 18, which resulted in the arrest of Derek Smith, 26, of Pikeville. For more, see the August 30, 2018 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreJewell Vivian Deweese White
Jewell Vivian Deweese White, 94 of California and formerly of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Visalia, California. Vivian enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, flowers of all kinds whether houseplants or working in her flower beds outdoors. Vivian and her husband, John, moved to California from Crossville in 1953, and moved back to Pikeville…
Read MoreDale Hobbs
Dale Lynn Hobbs, 66, of Dunlap passed away at his home Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was of the Church of Christ faith. Hobbs was preceded in death by his father, Carl Edward Hobbs; and his wife, Christine Hobbs. Survivors include his mother, Charline Johnson; children, Clinton Hobbs of Dunlap and Janie (JJ) Daniel of…
Read MoreValarie Carol Brown
Valarie Carol Brown, 45, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She had worked as a CNA, loved UT Football, horses, and enjoyed hunting. Survivors include her son, Thomas Agustus Matney; daughter, Kortney Marie Ann (Bobby Jay) Tucker; parents, Albert Clayton and Carol Ann Hughes Brown; brother, Roy (Sue) Brown of Florida; dear friends, Valinda…
Read MoreElder J.R. Bridgeman
Presiding Elder J.R. Bridgeman, 68, was born March 13, 1950 to the late James and Mary Bridgeman. He transitioned from this earthly life on June 22, 2018. He was a graduate of Cleveland State Community College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a minister of the AME Zion Church…
Read MoreOakes’ trial for bomb attempt underway
Testimony has begun in the jury trial of a Bledsoe County man accused of planting a bomb in his estranged wife’s car while it was parked at an assisted living facility in Franklin. The trial started Tuesday, August 14 in U.S. District Court in Nashville, nearly two years after the incident. For more, see the…
Read MoreMcDonald’s to close for remodel
The rumors of McDonald’s restaurant in Pikeville shutting down in September are true, McDonald’s Spokeswoman Denise Wilson confirmed. For more, see the August 23, 2018 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreDonna Faye Johnson Floyd
Donna Faye Johnson Floyd, 54, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away August 6, 2018. She was loved and will be lovingly remembered. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marie Smith Johnson (Bill) Worley, Dunlap, and Arnold Johnson, New Martin Community. She is survived by her husband Den Floyd; sons, Shane Johnson, Darren Walters, Dustin…
Read MoreAllen Lee Daniel
Allen Lee Daniel, 50, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, August 18, 2018. He attended church with his family. He was a 1987 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He loved riding his four-wheeler and a good steak dinner. He cherished time with his family and friends, especially his friend, Susan Olinger. He was preceded in…
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