Tammy Diane “Aunt Bammy” Bowman Cranfill
Tammy Diane “Aunt Bammy” Bowman Cranfill, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was of the Church of God faith, enjoyed playing with her nieces and nephews, reading, and cleaning house. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Troglin Bowman; sister, Mindy Simmons; and great-nephew, Asher Dunn. Left behind…
Read MoreDebra Ann Campbell Brown
Debra Ann Campbell Brown, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with her loving family and friends by her side. Deb was of the Christian Faith. She was a certified Nursing Assistant for many years and was a great caregiver for her family members and many others. She was currently employed with…
Read MoreResident doctor joins local Erlanger Primary Care
by BaiLee McCauley, Intern Reporter Erlanger Bledsoe Primary Care welcomes its new resident doctor, Ryan Hall. Dr. Hall, 28, comes from a large family in Primm Springs, Tennessee. He is married to Dr. Arielle Hall of Richland Creek Dental in Dayton. He completed his undergraduate education at Tennessee Tech before moving on to medical school…
Read MoreCity passes independent river water tests
A private company, Waypoint Analytics from Memphis, has conducted tests of the Sequatchie River below the Pikeville Waste Water Treatment Plant to determine if the plant’s runoff exceeded toxicity levels. The findings show the City plant was well within the toxicity levels at 70 millimeters, being allowed up to 940 millimeters to be pumped into…
Read MoreGearlean Humble
Gearlean Humble, 85, of Pikeville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. She was born in Pikeville, Tennessee on December 11, 1939 to Claude Hodge and Veno Crawford Smith, who preceded her in death along with her husband, Hollis Humble; sister, Edith Music; brother, Wilburn Hodge. Gearlean attended the Cold Springs Baptist…
Read MoreRoger Dale Hodge
Roger Dale Hodge, 75, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the former owner of Nyla’s Place in Pikeville. He performed with Ed Frazier and the TN Echoes. He enjoyed singing and liked to fish and hunt. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreGood genes, eating healthy, and faith in God aid to Hunter’s 100th birthday
What is the secret to a long life? Credith Hunter attributes hers to good genetics, eating healthy homegrown food on scheduled time, and her faith in God. Hunter celebrated her 100th birthday a day early on July 27 with her son, Don and his wife Linda; daughter Cathy Mayes and her husband and granddaughter Meghan…
Read MoreHolland crowned 2025 Fairest of the Fair
Over 50 contestants participated in the Bledsoe County Agricultural Fair’s Fairest of the Fair pageant held Saturday, July 26 at the high school. Crowned the 2025 Fairest of the Fair was Macy Holland. In addition to being crowned Fairest of the Fair, Holland was chosen as having the Prettiest Hair, Best Dressed, Best Personality, People’s Choice Award…
Read MoreMarvin Wayne DeBord
Marvin Wayne DeBord, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center after an extended illness. He was of the church of Christ faith and a member of Bledsoe County Senior Center. He is survived by several cousins and his beloved dog, Curtis; and caregiver, JoAnn Britt and…
Read MoreGaylon VanWinkle
Gaylon VanWinkle Gaylon VanWinkle, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was of the Christian faith. He worked 18 years at STSRCF. He owned and operated GRW Mowing. He had a lifelong passion for working on old cars and could often be found in the garage restoring classic vehicles. He was preceded…
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