Ham radio operators’ field days June 28-29
Communication is key in different areas of life including being able to communicate as a Ham Radio Operator. On June 28-29 the Bledsoe County Amateur Radio Club (BCARC) is holding a Ham Radio Communications Field Day at 1507 Panter Bottom Road in Pikeville. If you are interested in Ham Radio or just curious, this event…
Read MoreLeeRoy Daniel
LeeRoy Daniel, 77, of Dayton, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Anita Daniel; sister, Juanita Boring; and brother, Allen…
Read MoreClara “Peggy” Lane Smith
Clara “Peggy” Lane Smith, 76 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She loved her family and was a hard worker. Peggy worked for Robinson Manufacturing in the sewing department and was the friendly cashier at the Dollar General Store. Peggy will be missed by all who…
Read MoreGrave marker for Robnett unveiled by USD of 1812
Family, friends, and fellow United States Daughters (USD) of 1812 gathered Sunday, June 8 to pay tribute to the late Elizabeth Parham Robnett with a grave-marking ceremony at Thomas Y. Swafford Cemetery. Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter President Phyllis Talbert Carter welcomed those in attendance and performed the dedication ceremony before unveiling the grave-marker. For more see the…
Read MoreMayor seeks additional testing of biosolids before spreading on area farms
Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley met with the City of Chattanooga council and a Synagro representative last week seeking additional testing, beyond EPA requirements, of biosolids (human waste). Many Bledsoe County farmers allow the City of Chattanooga through Synagro to spread biosolids on their pastures as a way to save on fertilizer costs. Mayor Ridley…
Read MoreWanda 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…
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