Pat Agee
Pat Agee Pat Agee, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to his heavenly home to be with his beloved wife and Lord on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026. Pat married the love of his life, Frances (Sugar) after high school and shared 69 years together. Pat was drafted into the Army and served two years.…
Read MoreDarlene F. Lawson
Darlene F. Lawson Darlene F. Lawson, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, June 1, 2026. She attended Keener Hill Church of God and Christian House of Prayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Lawson; fiancé, Harold Howser; parents, George and Deloris Miller; and precious, spoiled pooches, Bootsie and Poppy. She is survived…
Read MoreFood Bank targeted in 250 for 250 Program
The Bledsoe County Food Bank was selected to receive 12,330 pounds of donated food items by the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. The church is celebrating the nation’s 250 anniversary by donating 250 truckloads of food to agencies actively engaged in feeding those in need. The program is known as 250 for 250. On…
Read MoreGrants received to expand CTE healthcare studies
Bledsoe County received a Rural Workforce Development grant for $200,000 to cover an RN salary, student supplies, uniform bundle and textbooks, explained Michelle Rains, Bledsoe County coordinated school health nurse. The goal of this grant is to enhance the CTE (Career and Technology Education) Health Science Program to include Pre-Nursing. The second grant, $227,264.70 from…
Read MoreLongtime commissioner honored by legislators
The late Junior Lee Hankins was honored with a resolution presented to his wife, Shirley Hankins, for his 44 years of continuous service as a Bledsoe County Commissioner. He was recognized as being one of the longest office holders in the state of Tennessee. Senator Todd Gardenhire made the presentation to Mrs. Hankins with family…
Read MoreCruise-in and The Kinship at Summer Nights Saturday
Want to enjoy the weekend meandering through some of the best classic cars and trucks in the Sequatchie Valley while enjoying musical entertainment by The Kinship? Then Pikeville is the place to be Saturday, June 6. The refurbished cars and trucks start rolling in at 4:00 p.m. downtown and stay around until about 8:00 p.m.…
Read MoreSequatchie 24 cycling through area June 13-14
A unique new cycling event is coming to Sequatchie Valley on June 13 called Sequatchie 24. Unlike the Cycle Sequatchie event that takes place every October, Sequatchie 24 is an ultra endurance event, which means the distances are much longer. While there are options for riding “only” 75 miles or 150 miles, the primary objective…
Read MoreDolores Irma Yost
Dolores Irma Yost, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Laurel Brook Nursing Home. Dolores was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints for several years. In the past, she worked 20 years part-time at CVS, and worked in housekeeping in different hospitals and nursing homes,…
Read MoreDonna Jean Heard
Donna Jean Heard, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at home. Donna loved spending time with her family, friends, and others. She enjoyed going on vacation, beach trips, watching Mila play ball, and also liked to cook. Preceding Donna in death were her maternal grandparents, Vie Merle and…
Read MoreHollis Dennis “Big D” Frazier
Hollis Dennis “Big D” Frazier Hollis Dennis “Big D” Frazier, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side. Dennis was a lifetime member of Mt. Crest Methodist Church and was the founder of Mt. Crest Volunteer Fire Department where he served 45 years…
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