Arvel Eugene Smith
Arvel Eugene “Doc” Smith, 87, passed away quietly on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was in his own bed, in the Dayton Mountain home he built with his own hands. His wife of 67 years was at his side. He had lived in Bledsoe County for over 50 years. Arvel was born on May 5,…
Read MoreDylan Morgan Robeck
Dylan Morgan Robeck, 21, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, October 14, 2024. He attended Lee Station Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School, Class of 2021 and also graduated from Fortis Institute in July. Dylan was a talented football player and made All-State in 2020. He also enjoyed playing guitar, riding…
Read MoreJeffrey Lynn (Jeff) Pendergrass
Jeffrey Lynn (Jeff) Pendergrass, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away into the presence of God on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jeff was born on April 14, 1968, the third of four brothers, to Doyle and Linda Pendergrass. He attended BCHS and joined the Navy in August, 1989, doing his training in…
Read MoreJuanita Sue Angel Hankins
Juanita Sue Angel Hankins, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Juanita loved her family, was a business owner running several different kind of businesses. She was a member of The Shepherd’s Chapel Church, enjoyed reading the Bible, cooking, sewing, and gardening. Juanita…
Read MoreLoyd Gilbert
Loyd Gilbert, 83, of Spencer, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Loyd loved his family, was a member of Midway Church of Christ, and worked at Taft Youth Center as a Correctional Officer for 33 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Loyd was preceded in…
Read MoreMandatory water restrictions ordered for Pikeville water customers
Mandatory water restrictions have been ordered for all Pikeville water customers. This measure is necessary since the area has received very little rainfall over the past two months to replenish the city’s underground wells, said Mayor Philip Cagle. Customers are asked to refrain from washing vehicles, sidwalks, houses, and watering gardens. See The Bledsonian-Banner Thursday,…
Read MoreAuthorities find missing 5-year-old boy
A 5-year-old boy who had been missing since the morning of Thursday, October 10 has been found in the Brewer Road area of Bledsoe County. Members of the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department, Bledsoe County Rescue Squad, local fire departments, Tennessee Highway Patrol and volunteers searched for several hours trying to locate him. The THP helicopter…
Read MoreFestival welcomes thousands to town
Downtown Pikeville was filled with people enjoying the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5. The smell of fall was in the air and people strolled through the 100-plus booths looking for something unique to purchase. The streets were crowded with people throughout the day sharing smiles, laughter, and stories as they entered each booth.…
Read MoreDreams do come true: TCAT breaks ground in Pikeville
What started out as a few men asking if there was a chance Bledsoe County would ever get a TCAT facility, has become a reality. On Tuesday, October 2, ground was broken for the construction of a 14,000 square foot Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) facility on US Highway 127 Bypass, across from Subway…
Read MoreBillie June Tollett
Billie June Tollett was a loving , kind, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of New Harmony Church of Christ for many years. Billie was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School in Pikeville, Tennessee. She was known to family and friends as BB and Billie June. She was the youngest…
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