Darice Cooper
Darice Cooper, 54, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her grandparents, Veon and Leona Simmons and Max and Margaret Keener, all of Pikeville; her father, Edward (Elaine) Simmons of Dayton; and her brother, Dwayne Simmons, of Pikeville. She leaves behind to…
Read MoreBledsoe Ag Barn ready to help produce future agricultural careers
For the first time since 2010, the Bledsoe County High School agricultural program will be tending livestock at its newly constructed Ag Barn on the school campus. Members of the Bledsoe FFA Chapter and School Board held a ribbon cutting at the barn/classroom facility located adjacent to the football field house. Agricultural education instructor Ronny…
Read MoreBCHS football team’s Magical Lights is overall winner
From the Winter Nights to Magical Lights, the 28th annual Christmas Parade in downtown Pikeville was truly one to remember. Sparking delight not only in their winning float but also in their representation of Bledsoe County was the 2024 BCHS football team. Their float – Historical Season 2024 Under Magical Lights was the overall winner.…
Read MoreKathy Bowman
Kathy Bowman, 69 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away November 28, 2024. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her family. She loved the outdoors searching for ginseng and fishing. She is preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Hankins; great grandson, James Hancock; parents, Carlos and Lullabelle Prater; and two brothers.…
Read MoreWomen in Business in the Sequatchie Valley special section on website
You can now access the Women in Business in the Sequatchie Valley special section online at The Bledsonian-Banner and The Dunlap Tribune websites. Visit www.thebledsonian-banner.com or www.thedunlap-tribune.com, click on ARCHIVES at the top right corner of the home page, then SPECIAL SECTIONS. Click the Women in Business file and enjoy learning about the remarkable women…
Read MoreChristmas parade, contests, holiday shopping, and more Saturday
Bundle the family up Saturday and come to downtown Pikeville for the 28th annual lighted Christmas Parade with the theme of Winter Nights and Holiday Lights. Not only is there going to be parade, but there’s going to be an ugly sweater contest, karaoke contest, food trucks, holiday market, bicycles given away, and Jolly Ole…
Read MoreBledsoe County High School honored as State FAFSA Champion
Local Ayers Foundation Scholars lead the State As local high school seniors in the Class of 2025 soon begin completing this year’s FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) it opens the door to millions of dollars in college scholarships and grants. This year, Bledsoe County High School is celebrating the Class of 2024’s great…
Read MoreMargie Brooks Henderson
Margie Brooks Henderson, 71, born October 19, 1953, passed away Friday November 22, 2024. Margie was surrounded by her family as she succumbed to long term illness at Erlanger hospital. Proceeding Margie in death: mother, Lou Addie Neely Henderson; father, David Brooks Henderson; both of Fayetteville, Tennessee; sister, Mary Elizabeth Henderson Watkins; and brother-in-law, Clyde…
Read MoreBenjamin “Ben” Thomas Harwood
Benjamin “Ben” Thomas Harwood, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Ben was a loving husband, father, Pa and friend. He was a member of The Grove Church, Dayton, Tennessee. Ben was a man of many trades, one he enjoyed the most was…
Read MoreJames L. Douthat
James L. Douthat, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away, surrounded by family on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Jim was a retired United Methodist minister from the Holston Conference and served many churches in the area. Jim was also a noted author, publisher, historian and genealogist. Jim grew up in Bluefield, Virginia and received 5 degrees:…
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