Clifford E. Gray
Clifford E. Gray, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, February 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Truell Gray; mother, Opal Gray; special uncle, Grady Gray; sister, Sarah Henry; and brother-in-law, Bryan Henry. He is survived by his sister, Darlene (Allen Fisher) Gray Smith; one niece; two nephews; and several cousins.…
Read MoreAustin Thomas Wayne Brock
Austin Thomas Wayne Brock, 25, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Austin loved his family, was a 2017 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, enjoyed cutting wood and tinkering with junk cars. Austin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tommy and Kathy Henderson; paternal great-grandparents, William and Myrtle Campbell; paternal…
Read MoreBledsoe County Fair hosting annual dinner
Donate an auction item or make a monetary donation and eat for free at the Bledsoe County Fair’s Sponsorship Recognition, Century Farm Recognition and Auction. The Fair Association is accepting items for its annual event being held Saturday, February 22 at Bledsoe County High School at 5:30 p.m. For more see the February 13 issue of The…
Read MoreBoynton leads BCHS Class of 2025
All Top Ten seniors in Bledsoe County High School’s Class of 2025 have a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), and to determine the order, school officials had to use a weighted scale. Coming out with the highest weighted GPA was Ella Boynton followed by Kaylynn Churches, Mycah Walker, Rhylea Davis, Sarah Roberson, Kyleigh Fugate, Landry…
Read MoreCharles Dale Wagner, Jr.
Charles Dale Wagner, Jr., 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. Charlie was a Mechanical Engineer for over 30 years, and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. He loved his family, was an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed farming. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Dale and…
Read MoreGlenn E. Loyd
Glenn E. Loyd, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 10, 2025. He was a member of Pikeville Church of God. He served in the U.S. Army two years on active duty and two years in the Army Reserves. He worked at Newton Chevrolet in Chattanooga for 45 years. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending…
Read MoreHoward Lee Little
Howard Lee Little, 96, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Howard loved his family and grandchildren. He was a 1947 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, member of Pikeville Church of Christ, served as Pikeville City Alderman eight years, Pikeville City Mayor four years, and was a Mason for 56 years. He…
Read MorePatricia Kay Vandergriff Holloway
Patricia Kay Vandergriff Holloway, born July 24, 1959, passed away at her home in Pikeville, Tennessee on February 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Roy “Pop” and Shelby Jean Vandergriff; and her grandparents, Lee and Lennie Narramore, and Estill and Edith Vandergriff. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Wayne…
Read MoreYoung journalists working to bridge the gap with newspaper
What do you get when you form a partnership between young journalists and a 134 year old newspaper? Fresh, new ideas, a different perspective of your community and surroundings – each learning from the other. Bledsoe County High School teacher Rylee Evans and her journalism class of 15 students have joined with Sandy Dodson, publisher/co-owner…
Read MoreBledsoe EMS to get new home, next door
Planning has begun to build a new Bledsoe County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) building next to the current one that houses the ambulance service (former Bledsoe County Health Department), reports Mayor Gregg Ridley. The County Commission had approved the construction after receiving a $690,000 grant, of which the county will have to fund about $200,000,…
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