Archie Mason
Archie Mason Archie Mason, 95, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He was best known for giving gum and candy to everyone he saw. His greatest honor was being an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in…
Read MoreThe Refuge — showing the love of the Lord —breaks ground
Omni Outreach is taking on a project that hopes to unify the community, political leaders, churches and community groups. It’s The Refuge, a 10,000 square-foot building being constructed to help fight poverty and hunger in Bledsoe County, announced Travis Smith, founder. “We want to show the Love of the Lord through this project,” said Smith.…
Read MoreNo criminal intent in dog’s death
A video of a dog on a rope being drug behind a truck has been investigated and no wrong doing was determined by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. For more see the May 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreDoyle Lewis
Doyle Everett Lewis, 73, of Graysville, Tennessee passed away April 25, 2025. He retired from Carpenters Local Union 74. After retirement he enjoyed farming and working with cattle. His wife Dorothy A. Lewis; son, Scott Everett Lewis; parents, Virgil “Amo” and Dorothy M. Lewis; and a brother, Don Lewis, preceded him in death. Doyle is…
Read MoreBrian Scott Hancock
Brian Scott Hancock, 51, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, working on vehicles and collecting knives. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Elmo Hancock; and sister, Brandie Deweese. He is survived by his mother, Zella Sue Hancock; siblings, Charles (Kim) Hancock and Angela Kirkland; nieces…
Read MoreFrances Carol Davis
Frances Carol Davis, 88, of Pikeville, passed away at Sheltering Arms in Palmer on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Frances was a loving wife, mother and granny. She was a member of the College Grove Church of Christ. Frances enjoyed her flower gardens, cooking and woodworking with her husband for many years. She was preceded in…
Read MoreTommy Britt
Tommy Britt, 55, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was a member of the Church of God. He was a U.S. Army veteran where he served as a military mason. He loved to paint, gardening, flowers, and enjoyed his dogs and cats. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Britt.…
Read MoreHickey missing
Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old female who was last seen on April 4, 2025. Annabelle Hickey has been reported as missing from Pikeville and as of Monday, April 21 the search continued, according to the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. The 5’5” and 100 lbs. female has extremely long hair with blonde or red streaks…
Read MoreBCMS students in math competition at Tech
On Thursday, April 10, a group of Bledsoe County Middle School students participated in the Tennessee Tech Math Competition. Students, sixth through eighth grade, against 145 students from 40 Tennessee schools and 17 school districts. For more see the April 24 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreLucille May Smith
Lucille May Smith, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was a member of Lee Station Church of God and a devoted Christian. She loved to travel and loved her children and grandchildren. She loved to color and read, especially her Bible. She wanted to help anyone she could, and loved…
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