Carolyn 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…
Read MoreJames Glen Ferry
James Glen Ferry James Glen Ferry (Jim), 81, of Graysville, Tennessee, died in his home Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a partner in Ferry Drywall until his retirement in 2007. He loved good craft brew and spending…
Read MoreArea open to welcome holiday season
Many area farms have been offering special days to everyone to come experience farm life in Bledsoe County to welcome the Christmas season. This Saturday, December 6, Manderley Farms is opening its gates for everyone to come visit. There is no fee to enter, but there are craft booths, food vendors, and more that will…
Read MoreMonkey Cuts Lawn Service and Excavating wins Best Overall Float
There was no monkeying around when it came to choosing the best overall float winner this year for the Sounds of Christmas. Receiving the Pam McBay Memorial Award was Monkey Cuts Lawn Service and Excavating. The truck pulling the float was covered in bright multi-colored lights from bumper to bumper. It pulled Santa’s, larger-than-life reindeer,…
Read MoreJacob Nolan Grimes
Jacob Nolan Grimes, 29, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a short illness at Erlanger Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. surrounded by his wife, Jessica Brown and his family, Tammy, Anthony and Zach Grimes. Jacob was born on April 18, 1996. He attended Brainerd Baptist Elementary and Grace Baptist Academy…
Read MoreFredonna Marie Diller Davis
Fredonna Marie Diller Davis, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1940 in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was a member of Trier Ridge Community Church in Fort Wayne. She loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grands. She enjoyed…
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