Robert Carlos Worthington
Robert Carlos Worthington, 99, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Carlos was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ and enjoyed visiting family and friends. He was a life-long farmer, enjoyed sitting on the porch whittling, singing, dancing, and riding horses. Preceding Carlos…
Read MoreWisteria Marie Elliott
Wisteria Marie Elliott, sweet, loving, precious, strong willed five month old infant daughter of Courtney Elizabeth Hodge and Denver James Elliott passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. In addition to her parents, Wisteria will be dearly missed by her sisters, Summer and Luella Elliott; brother, Finn Lee; maternal-grandparents, Jason (Carolyn) Hodge, and Brook Gunter; paternal-grandparents,…
Read MorePikeville Fall Festival next weekend!
Fall officially arrived Monday, and on October 4, downtown Pikeville will be buzzing with the sounds, colors, and smells of fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It’s time for the Pikeville Fall Festival! For more see the September 25 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreGet a scoop and hunt for treasures
Where can you get a scoop of ice cream and go antiquing all at the same time? At Ember’s Ice Cream Shoppe and Coffee Cup Antiques, that’s where. For the past eight years, Cliff and Gail Fowler have owned and operated the ice cream shop and antique store at 3112 Main Street in Pikeville. For…
Read MoreClarence Seals
Clarence Seals, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He retired from the U.S. Navy and Chattanooga State, where he was over maintenance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Manery Seals; grandson, Steven Boling; parents, Lenard Seals and Ethel Thurman Seals; step-mother, Etta Ruth Seals; sister, Ruby Lee Harris; brothers,…
Read MorePaul Frank Fruik
Paul Frank Fruik passed away on September 15, 2025. He was a veteran who proudly served his country. Then he went into law enforcement in Tampa before retiring here in Pikeville. He became a driver for Medride which he loved his passengers. He is survived by his siblings Sharon Wirkes, Chucky Fruik, Teri Fruik, Jerry…
Read MoreWalter Reed Sells
Walter Reed Sells With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Walter Reed Sells, age 88, of Pikeville, TN, who died Thursday, September 18, 2025. Reed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of our community. Reed was a true servant of God, and he lived his life with a heart full…
Read MoreRevised: Vapes found with high levels of THC
REVISED RELEASE: The Sunoco, in north Pikeville, is currently closed due to an ongoing investigation. On Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2025, authorities conducted an e-cigarette “vape” sales investigation and found a local store selling vapes with excessive levels of THC (primary psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant responsible for intoxicating effects associated with marijuana…
Read MoreFall Creek Falls Utility District testing lines
Efforts are underway to locate and repair any waterline leaks on the Fall Creek Falls Utility District (FCFUD) system, announced Monica Blankenship, FCFUD office manager. Prowler Water has been contracted to check for leakages and excessive water flow on all FCFUD meters and waterlines, she said. Prowler General Manager Matthew Dipilato will be using specialized…
Read MoreDr. Morgan paintings offered at special price during Pikeville Fall Festival
A man of many talents,the late Dr. Rufus Morgan not only was a physician in the area but a renowned painter. He was known for painting scenes from his beloved Bledsoe County, depicting the lives of many he came in contact with. Many of those paintings are going to be available for purchase at a…
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