Ralph Spurgeon Morgan
Ralph Morgan, 79 of Pikeville, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Ralph enjoyed singing, playing guitars and had a love for animals. He cut timber and farmed all his life. Preceding him in death were his parents Harris Dee and Beulah Lillian Daniel Morgan; son, Marty Duane Morgan; brother, Harris Dee Morgan, Jr. Survivors include his…
Read MoreElizabeth Robnett – A Tennessee Treasure
She is a local celebrity of sorts—and she likely has records of your family if you grew up in Bledsoe County. That person is Miss Elizabeth Robnett. For more, see the October 19 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreZachary Allen O’Daniel
Zachary “Zac” Allen O’Daniel, 32, of Pikeville passed away on October 15, 2017 surrounded by those who love him. He was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School where he played football. Zac enjoyed watching all sports and especially the UT Vols. He loved his family very much and had a special place in his heart…
Read MoreWeek of October 16
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Read MoreLee Norman Smith
Lee Norman Smith, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died October 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ossie Mae Hunter; brothers, Billy Smith and Jimmy Cagle; and sister, Mary Edna Watson. He is survived by his wife, Ila Ann Smith; daughter, Norma (Rob Olasin) Smith; granddaughter, Nicki Holloway (Drew Hickman); great-granddaughter, Marissa Hodge;…
Read MoreGenese Schutt
Genese Schutt, 59, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, October 13, 2017. Genese attended churches whenever possible and enjoyed Bible study. After graduating from Bledsoe County in 1976, she attended a few semesters of college at David Lipscomb University in Nashville. While there, she had an opportunity to teach English for a semester of school in…
Read MoreCleady Brock
Cleady Brock, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died October 12, 2017. He was a Christian man. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pearl Brock; brothers, Roy, Eugene, Elbert Lee, Jesse Ray, Clifford and Earl Brock; and sister, Beulah McMillen. He is survived by his wife, Mary Brock of Pikeville; son, Donald (Shirley)…
Read MoreFrances Angel
Frances “Podie” Angel, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, October 13, 2017. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ and a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Artie Mae Walker; brothers, Russell, Thomas and Wendell Walker; and sister, Rosa Lee Evans. She is survived by…
Read MoreAult unseats Singleton as BTC Director
Over 550 votes were cast at the annual Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative meeting on Thursday morning, October 12, giving newcomer Dion (Don) Ault, Jr. a spot on the board of directors alongside incumbent John Lee Downey. For more, see the October 19 issue of The Bledsonian-Banner.
Read MoreBypass temporarily blocked by accident
A two vehicle accident at the intersection of W Railroad Avenue and the U.S. 127 bypass temporarily blocked one lane of traffic on Wednesday afternoon, October 11. Two female patients, 79 and 66 years old, were transported to Erlanger Bledsoe for evaluation, according to E-911 reports. For more, see the October 19 issue of The Bledsonian-Banner.
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