James “Jim” Hall
James “Jim” Hall, 66 ,of Pikeville, died Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born to Cam and Virginia Wear Hall of Loudon, who preceded him in death. Jim, being a Christian, loved the Lord, and worshiped with the Church of Christ at Mt. Della. He served the public of Fall Creek Falls for 42 years…
Read MoreRachel Gilbert
Rachel Gilbert, 89, of Pikeville, died Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was a member of Mt. Della Church of Christ. She retired from Bledsoe Regional Correctional Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Eugene Gilbert; parents, Kenneth and Cora Fisher; brother, Buddy Fisher; and sister, Edith Underwood. She is…
Read MoreMarion Quinn DeGenaro
Marion Quinn DeGenaro, 78, of Laurens, South Carolina passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at National Healthcare in Laurens. Born in Larimer, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Johns Quinn. Mrs. DeGenaro was a U.S. Navy veteran and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her…
Read MoreWeek of August 28
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Read MoreDetention Center expansion approved
The Bledsoe County Detention Center will expand by 25 two-person bunk beds. Bledsoe County commissioners approved the plan at their Monday, August 21 meeting. For more see the August 24 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreEclipse: Pikeville 2017
Thousands of people from around the world hoping to see the sky go dark traveled to the area for the Great American Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21. For more, see the August 24 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBCMS Warriors battle South Pittsburg
Thursday, August 24, offered a cool night for fans to come out and watch the Bledsoe County Middle School Warriors face off against South Pittsburg. Early in the game, Luke Pendergrass found the endzone with ease for a touchdown, one of three he would make. Bledsoe lead 6-0. The Warriors were unable to hold the lead going…
Read MoreWeek of August 22
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Read MoreJ.C. Nix, Jr.
J. C. “Jerry” Nix, Jr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was born to the union of J.C. Nix, Sr. and Minnie L. Thompson both of whom preceded him in death along with his brothers Lindsay Nix and Dennis Sharper. J. C. became an ordained Deacon of…
Read MoreBCMS Warriors take on Grundy County
On Thursday, August 17 the Bledsoe County Middle School Warriors battled on the gridiron with the Grundy County Jackets. Cadillac Siever scores first touchdown of game with 7:47 left in the first quarter, 2 point conversion failed. Chance Boynton scores on a 60-yard run on the Warriors’ second possession. 5:29 left in the first. Score…
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