Week of July 31
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Read MoreRonald Kultau
Ronald Michael Kultau, 88, of Crossville passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Wyndridge Health and Rehab Center in Crossville. Born October 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Russell and Beatrice Kultau, he worked as a farmer and was of the Lutheran faith. He also proudly served his country in both the Coast Guard…
Read MoreWeek of July 24
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…
Read MoreCarolyn Chisam Duffy
Carolyn Chisam Duffy, 73, of Mt. Juliet went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2017 surrounded by her children as she lost her fight with breast cancer. Carolyn was a pillar in the community, as well as her church. She and her daughter owned and operated Attic Trinkets and Treasures, worked as office…
Read MoreJo Nelda Beasley
Jo Nelda Beasley, age 69, of Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Erlanger Bledsoe. She was a member of West End Church of God where she played the piano over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Darren Beasley; parents, William and Viola Tollison. She is survived by her…
Read MoreShina Manus
Shina Manus, age 54, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She attended Glenn’s Chapel Full Gospel Church and also United Community Church of Spencer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Manus; mother, Velma Louise Bowman; grandparents, John William and Delphia Savage and George Washington and Hettie Bowman; uncle, S.T. Savage;…
Read MoreDeadly early morning crash on US-127
A deadly single car accident on US-127 claimed one man’s life at around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25. The vehicle was travelling on US-127 toward Pikeville when it veered off the road into a tree. Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer Terry Parker said it appeared as though the driver fell asleep and went straight into a…
Read MoreTractor trailer on fire near Mt. Airy
A tractor trailer hauling lime is on fire near the Sequatchie / Bledsoe county line. More details to come.
Read MoreGov. Haslam announces 1,000 jobs coming to Pikeville
One-thousand new jobs are coming to Pikeville, Gov. Bill Haslam announced on Monday afternoon, July 24. The governor joined state and local representatives in Pikeville to announce that Textile Corp. of America is moving its headquarters into the old Dura building downtown. The company will invest $27 million in Bledsoe County, the largest investment in…
Read MoreJames Earl Richardson
James Earl Richerson, 71, of Pikeville, died Sunday, July 16, 2017. Hew was of the Church of God faith, and a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Elmo Lodge #437 F&AM. He was a loving husband and father, and his family played a large role in…
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