Cassie “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…
Read MoreFCF Utility District struggled to restore water service
Earthquake – lightning strikes – no one truly knows what caused numerous large leaks to spring up in the water lines of Fall Creek Falls Utility District last week. Many customers, mainly in the northern part of the utility district, were without water for seven days or more, reported Virginia Lewis, board member. Those who…
Read MoreBCHS Class Night is Thursday and Graduation Friday
The Bledsoe County High School Class of 2025 will culminate it’s educational years in Pikeville with Graduation on Friday evening, May 16. The ceremony takes place in the John A. Boynton, Sr. Football Stadium on the James T. Warden Football Field at 8:00 p.m. Gates open to the facility at 6:00 p.m. For more see…
Read MoreTrio retiring from Wheeler with over 100 years collectively of shaping students’ future
Two teachers and the school librarian at Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School are retiring this year with over 100 years collectively invested in educating the youth of Bledsoe County. Cathy Standefer is retiring with 46 years teaching kindergarten, first and second grades. Karyn Angel is retiring after 45 years of teaching Pre-K, kindergarten, first and…
Read MoreThomas catches position on Roane State Raiders
From the young age of three, Johnathan “JT” Thomas developed a love for baseball and now as he reaches the end of his high school career, he has been given the opportunity to play the game he loves while going to college. JT signed with Roane State Community College on Friday, May 2 before a room…
Read MoreFiremen complete rope rescue training
Members of the Pikeville Fire Department (PFD) recently completed a Rope Rescue Operations course conducted by instructors from the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy (TFACA). Other departments participating included members from the Dunlap Fire Department, Piney Fire Department, Cumberland County Fire Department, and Rhea County Rescue. For more see the May 8 issue of The…
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