Glenn 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,…
Read MoreBetty Sue Ewton Wooden
Betty Sue Ewton Wooden, 76, went home to be with her Lord at Erlanger Bledsoe Thursday, January 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She loved the Lord and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Eva Dean Harmon Ewton; sister, DeLois Briglia; brothers, Waymon Sr., Jerry and Jimmy…
Read MoreChamber honors individuals and teachers at annual banquet
Prestigious awards were presented to business leaders, teachers, and volunteers during the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce’s annual installation banquet held at The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park. For more see the January 30 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreRural doctor residency program making strides in Bledsoe County
“If you grow up in a rural area, and train in a rural area, you’re much more likely to stay there,” Dr. Andrew Smith told those attending the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce’s Installation and Awards Banquet on January 25. He is a professor of The University of Tennessee Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine…
Read MoreKatie Everett Tomlinson
Katie Everett Tomlinson, 88, of Walden’s Ridge, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 23, 2025. She graduated Bledsoe County High School in 1954. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Okinawa, Japan; a member of the Eastern Star in Niceville, Florida; a member of the Disabled American Veteran Auxiliary in Crestview, Florida, where she served…
Read MoreMax Swafford
Max Swafford, 95, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was a member of the VFW. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed fishing, mowing his yard and watching the Atlanta Braves. He…
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