Franklin S. Roberson
Franklin S. Roberson, age 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at his home. He was a member of The Church of Christ. He was retired from TVA as a heavy equipment operator-IBEW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drucellia and Cole Roberson; brothers, Blake, J.B., Jack and Roy C. Gross…
Read MoreJuanita McDaniel
Juanita McDaniel, age 82, of Spencer, died Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a foster/adoptive mother for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman McDaniel; parents, Herman and Callie Mullins; brother, Herman Mullins, Jr.; and sisters, Cora Amburgey and Geneva Mullins. She is…
Read MoreTextile industry plans to begin October operations
The company will have an average minimum wage of $10.22 per hour for new positions, according to a letter from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) Commissioner Bob Rolfe to the Tennessee Comptroller. For more, see the August 31 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreCity officials debate suing county for funds from building’s sale
The City of Pikeville’s special called meeting about funding for the new home of the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department turned into a back and forth debate over frustration with Bledsoe County and the county’s Industrial Development Board. For more, see the August 31 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreRachel J. Watson
Rachel J. Watson, 79, of Pikeville, died Monday, August 21, 2017. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Pikeville. She was a member of The Sunshine Ladies Club in Van Buren County. She was retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C.…
Read MoreFranklin D. Roberson
Franklin S. Roberson, age 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at his home. He was a member of The Church of Christ. He was retired from TVA as a heavy equipment operator-IBEW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drucellia and Cole Roberson; brothers, Blake, J.B., Jack and Roy C. Roberson;…
Read MoreEmily Pruitt
Emily Pruitt, 74 of Pikeville, died Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was of the Church of God faith, loved her family, pets, gardening, and spending time in the boat on the lake. Preceding Emily in death were her husband, Henry Pruitt; parents, Claude Haven Kelly and Rohamy Alabama Meadow Kelly; brothers, Orlon Keith Shrewsbury, James…
Read MoreClifford Ray “Jug” Lewis
Clifford Ray “Jug” Lewis, 68, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was a member of Lonewood Baptist Church. Jug worked as an automotive machine operator and as a truck driver. In his past time, he loved to fish, travel, and listen to Bob Seger. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles William…
Read MoreJohn Edward Jones
John Edward Jones, 73 of Soddy Daisy, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was a member of New Martin Church of God. John worked at Sells Building Supply for 13 years then started driving a truck hauling textiles. His CB name was Sundance Kid. He also loved to fish, draw and milk cows. Preceding…
Read MoreJean J. (McHugh) Horgan
Jean J. (McHugh) Horgan, 89, of Pikeville passed on peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loving family after a brief illness on Friday, August 18, 2017. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Rachel and Peter J. McHugh. She graduated from Chelmsford High School in 1946 and earned a BS in…
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