Bruggner earns All-State honor
Doing his part to help lead Bledsoe County to an overall season of 11-2 and the state playoff quarterfinal round, senior Zach Bruggner has been recognized as a Division 1, Class 2A All-State team member. For more see the January 9 issue of The Bledsonian Banner. Cover photo credit: ssi.photo
Read MoreTimothy Joseph Sabella
Timothy Joseph Sabella, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Timothy loved his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed riding through the mountains. He served in the United States Navy, and was a truck driver for many years. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Louise and Victoria Helen Calabretta Sabella;…
Read MoreJames Dunn
James Dunn, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. James attended Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church, was a retired Correctional Officer from Bledsoe County Department of Correction, and enjoyed working on and sighting guns. He loved going to Brockdell a couple times a day…
Read MoreElizabeth “Beth” Tollett Downey Anthony
Elizabeth “Beth” Tollett Downey Anthony, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Beth was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, a 1960 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and a 1964 graduate of Tennessee Tech University, and a few years later completed her Masters…
Read MorePotter to soar with Asbury Eagles
“She’s got a stick” and that’s just one reason why Asbury University signed Josie Potter, a senior at Bledsoe County High School, said Coach Mary Melton for the Lady Warriors. “Josie is a phenomenal player,” she said. “She’s a fantastic teammate with a great attitude and an extremely hard worker. Josie’s a joy to coach.”…
Read MoreJames Kenneth Morrison
James Kenneth (Kenny) Morrison, 81, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on December 13, 2024. All of heaven has rejoiced as Kenneth was re-united with his loved ones who have gone before him. Surely he heard “Well done my good and faithful servant,” as he entered into eternity. Kenneth was preceded…
Read MoreRuth Frances Walker Hankins
Ruth Frances Walker Hankins, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 91 years old. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was affectionately known as “Granny” by her family whom she loved. She was a…
Read MoreAmos Sadler
Amos Sadler, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Amos was a member of First Baptist Church in Pikeville and also Pine Grove Baptist Church in Georgia. He was a Barber in Georgia and Tennessee, and had worked in factories and farmed in…
Read MoreDan Smith
Dan Smith, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was a retired electrician from TVA. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt. He loved Tennessee football and was an avid reader of western books. He was preceded in…
Read MoreSanta Letters in this issue!
Letters to Santa from local kids are inside the December 19 issue.
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