Show Your Warrior Spirit!
Show your Warrior spirit as the Warriors advance to the second round of the Class 2A Playoffs. They host Tellico Plains Friday night, November 15 on the James T. Warden Football Field in the John A. Boynton Football Stadium at Bledsoe County High School. Kickoff is 7:00 p.m. Many local businesses and residents have decorated…
Read MoreMorgan challenges veterans to be great veterans
A challenge was issued by the Veterans Day guest speaker, Ret. Colonel Sidney Morgan, for veterans to not only be good veterans but to be great veterans. He also encouraged those in attendance to support their veterans and help them become great veterans. Ret. Colonel Morgan encouraged veterans to belong, participate, let people know it…
Read MoreBob Samuel Swafford
Bob Samuel Swafford, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and several other organizations. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and was on Secret Service detail for President Lyndon Johnson. He went on to…
Read MoreRobin Reniee Sciarrone
Robin Reniee Sciarrone, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, gained her wings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Robin was born on November 26, 1962 in Weston, West Virginia. She later moved to South Florida with her husband of 42 years, Frank Sciarrone, Sr. In 2015, Frank and Robin moved to Pikeville,…
Read MoreWilliam Doyle Pendergrass
William Doyle Pendergrass, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away into the presence of God on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Doyle was a member of West End Church of God. He drove a truck his whole life and worked TVA for 12 years. He worked hard all his life.…
Read MoreAnona Belle Artz
Anona Belle Artz, 91, of Pikeville Tennessee, passed away on October 20, 2024. Anona was born on April 21, 1933 to Marshall and Claudia Kimes of Kalispell, Montana. In 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles Artz. Together, they led a life that focused on helping others. They relocated many times over the…
Read MoreRepublicans carry Bledsoe County – record number of voters turned out
The majority of Bledsoe County voters went for the Republican ticket on the State and Federal levels as did most of the State of Tennessee. A record number of Bledsoe County voters, 6,220, cast ballots. The unofficial vote totals for Bledsoe County on November 5 were: PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump/JD Vance [R] –…
Read MoreRuth Ann Smith
Ruth Ann Smith, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. Ruth Ann loved her family, was a member of First Baptist Church, and in her earlier years enjoyed crafts and photography. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, James England; parents, Tommy and Audry…
Read MoreIrene Hankins Mooneyham
Irene Hankins Mooneyham, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 1, 2024 after a long battle with an illness. She was born and raised in Bledsoe County and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She loved her family, church, and Gospel music. She was a loving…
Read MoreBledsoe County to honor Veterans
Several events planned for Veterans On Monday, November 11, Veterans Day will be observed in Bledsoe County on the Courthouse lawn and the adjoining Veterans Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Guest speaker is Retired Colonel Sidney L. Morgan of Crossville. For more see the November 7 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
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