Wanda Ruth Pendergrass Terry
(Oct. 25, 1935-June 5, 2025) Wanda Ruth Pendergrass Terry, 89, of Radford, Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arley Creed Pendergrass and Edith Humble Pendergrass; her siblings and their spouses: Kathryn Webb (Edward Hall), Doyle Pendergrass, Donald Pendergrass (Lois), Carolyn Trotter (Kenneth), Freddy Pendergrass (Cookie),…
Read MoreSharon (Tot) Arnett
Sharon Arnett (Tot), 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed over to Glory on Friday, April 18th 2025 at Lakebridge Nursing Facility in Johnson City, Tennessee, with family by her side. Born to the late Earl Sammons and Nellie Grace Sammons (Brock) on June 23, 1953, in Pikeville, she was so tiny that she was affectionately given…
Read MoreDexter’s Barber Shop celebrates 35th June 5
Thirty-five years ago today, June 5, 1990, Dexter Smith started clipping his way to a successful business in Pikeville when he opened Dexter’s Barber Shop. A celebration of his contribution to the community is being held from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Shop, located on Main Street. He has continued a tradition of cutting,…
Read MoreShooting suspect being sought
The man who allegedly shot David Angel, 58, on Saturday, May 31, is being sought by officials, reported Detective Drake Brown, with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. Michael S. Simmons, 45, of Pikeville is believed to have shot Angel at the former Midnite Oil gas station north of Pikeville on US Highway 127, he said.…
Read MoreJustin Sapp
Justin Sapp, 49 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He worked for the Engineering Department and was a Machine Operator for CSX Transportation. He was a member of the union of Brothers of Maintenance of Way Employee Division “BMWED” and IBEW. Justin loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling, seeing different…
Read MoreCassie “Sissy” LaMae Seffron
Cassie “Sissy” LaMae Seffron, 29, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, after she fought so very hard and never showed us how she was hurting. She was so strong through it all. Cassie was a wonderful daughter and the best little mommy. She was a perfect little woman with a kind…
Read MoreJohn Ray Gadd
John Ray Gadd, 98 of Graysville, Tennessee passed away on May 11, 2025. He was born on February 3,1927, to George and Olive Gadd. A lifelong resident of the area he served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Brayton Baptist Church. He worked in construction as a plumber, kind and…
Read MoreMichael “Mike” Ray Davis
Michael “Mike” Ray Davis, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away May 15, 2025. A devoted son and father, loving partner and cherished grandfather, he lived with heart, humor and a deep love for family, food and fixing anything with a Toyota emblem. Born to Margaret and Charlie Davis, who survive him, Mike carried his family’s…
Read MoreAmos Burton Davis
Amos Burton Davis, also known as “Pappy,” 87, of Spring City, Tennessee, went home on May 17, 2025. He worked for several years in automotive paint and body. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra L. Davis and a daughter, Phyllis Ramirez. Surviving are children, Amos…
Read MoreBledsoe County High School Class of 2025
Family and friends of the Bledsoe County High School Class of 2025 packed the high school gymnasium to witness the students’ final steps taken as Warriors when they received their diplomas on Friday evening, May 16. Valedictorian Ella Boynton (at left) delivered her reflections of the past, present and future of her classmates with her…
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