Johnny Franklin (Tre’) Ewton III
Johnny Franklin (Tre’) Ewton III, 37, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born February 3, 1987 and grew up in Pikeville. Tre’ was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School and went on to graduate with a master’s degree in business administration/marketing from UTC. He worked for Delegator as a…
Read MoreFaye Cunningham
Faye Cunningham, 86, of the Mooneyham community, died Monday morning, June 17, 2024 at her home. She was a member of Mooneyham Church of God and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Stevie Cunningham; sisters, Margie Bedwell and Joyce Lewis; and brother, Doug Hale. She…
Read MoreJeff Blaylock
Jeff Blaylock, 53, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, June 21, 2024. He loved fishing and rabbit hunting. He enjoyed helping others and loved to travel. He was a huge Bledsoe County Warrior Football fan and UT Vols Football fan. He rode horses, loved his family and was a kid at heart. He was preceded in…
Read MoreStudents encouraged to keep up reading skills over the summer
Students are being encouraged to hone their reading skills over the summer months in lots of different ways, in addition to creating new readers. The Bledsoe County Public Library offers a summer reading program where children keep a tally of the number of books they read or have read to them now through July 18.…
Read MoreBCHS alumna and historian celebrating 100th birthday
Sara Alice Agee Goins, formerly of Bledsoe County, is looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday. A Bledsoe County High School Alumnae who was valedictorian, local historian, former Sequatchie County Clerk and Master leads an active life. Goins has visited every state and multiple countries, but says the Sequatchie Valley will always hold a special…
Read MoreGregory Lee Hale
Gregory Lee Hale, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Greg was of the Christian faith and loved his family and fur buddy, Chico. Greg worked for BCCX for 12 years. He was a unit manager and loved the people he worked with as…
Read MoreZion Elizabeth Brackins
Zion Elizabeth was born into the loving arms of her parents, Chris and Jessica Frady Brackins. She was the cherished answer to years of heartfelt prayers and unwavering hope and faith. Zion filled the lives of her parents and family with joy, anticipation, and an unmeasurable love that will forever remain in our hearts. Though…
Read MoreBike Tennessee launched by TDTD
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience Tennessee on 52 new curated road cycling routes that wind their way through the state’s picturesque landscapes. The new program, Bike Tennessee, launched today at BikeTN.com and allows cyclists to engage with the routes using the app Ride with GPS. For more see…
Read MoreSenator Blackburn tours Erlanger Bledsoe facility
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn joined local officials in a tour of the Erlanger Bledsoe medical facility in Pikeville on May 31. “Senator Blackburn has been a great proponent for rural healthcare,” said Stephanie Boynton, Market President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Outreach for Erlanger. “We appreciate all she does for us.” For more see…
Read MoreWilliam Chad Sherman
William Chad Sherman, 38, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was of the Christian faith. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend to many. Chad never met a stranger or parted ways without a hug and saying “I love you.” Chad loved his friends and family.…
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