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Ricky Reagan

Ricky Reagan, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Minyard and Hettie Reagan and Avis and Sam Blaylock; and nephew, Jerry Wayne Fields, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole Reagan, Kayla (Jordan) Reagan Roberts and Haley Reagan all of Pikeville; grandchildren, Jolie Richardson,…

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William Gene Kirby

Willie Gene Kirby, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  He was a former corrections officer at Southeast Regional Correctional Facility. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Kirby and Carrie Sapp; stepfather, Leftric Sapp; grandchildren, Stephanie and Clayton; great-granddaughter, Koeli; brothers, Cordell and Greer Kirby; and sister, Lena Sapp. He…

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William L. Johnson

William L. Johnson (Papa Bill), 93, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro. Papa Bill served in WWII, retired from Lockheed Aircraft, served as chairman of the Bledsoe County School Board, and was a member of West End Church of God. He was preceded in death by his first wife,…

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Eller appeals Board’s decision

Jennifer Eller, a tenured teacher who allegedly struck a child while teaching pre-k special education at Pikeville Elementary on January 23, 2017, appealed to the Board of Education on Monday, October 23 to reverse the decision to terminate her job. For more, see the October 26 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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Paramedic holds repo man off with stolen gun

Heath Phillips, a Bledsoe County paramedic, was arrested for theft of property over $1000 and reckless endangerment on Monday morning, October 23, according to Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris. For more, see the October 26 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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Boring is kicking his way to college

Gabe Boring has become the star kicker for the Bledsoe County High School Warriors football team, but has remained extremely humble in doing so. For more, see the October 26 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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Week of October 23

This NEWSPAPER does not knowingly accept HELP WANTED ads that indicate a preference based on age from employers covered by the AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT. More information may be obtained from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 50 Vantage Way, Suite 202, Nashville, TN 37228-9940, telephone 1-615-736-5820. Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised in this…

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James Hobert Watkins

James Hobert Watkins, 81, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017 after an extended illness. Jim is survived by his children, Stanley (Doris) Watkins of Crossville, Sharon (Sam) Watson of Pikeville, Tim (Vickie) Watkins, Kansas City, Missouri, Jim Watkins, Richmond, Missouri, and Kelli Watkins of Gladstone, Missouri. Grandchildren include: Shenia (Barry)…

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Robert Monroe Narramore, II

Robert Narramore, II, 44, of Crossville, died Friday, October 20, 2017. He was a member of the Church of Christ, loved hunting, fishing and his family. Robert worked at Taft for 12 years until it closed. Robert was a 1991 graduate of Auburndale, Florida Senior High School. Preceding him in death were his father, Robert…

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Louise McReynolds

Louise McReynolds, 91, of Pikeville, died Friday, October 20, 2017. She enjoyed gardening, loved flowers and her animals. Louise picked cotton when she was a young girl, as that was her parents’ income. The family states she is now sitting with her dog “Bruno” who passed before her. Preceding her in death were her parents,…

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