Swafford speeds her way to Roane
Bledsoe County High School senior Cyla Swafford with her speed, ability to be a power slapper, excellent base runner, and arm from the outfield have led her to sign with Roane State’s softball program. She started her love for softball at an early age but it grew when she started playing fast pitch. Cyla became…
Read MoreLarry Allen Yother
Larry Allen Yother, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, May 9, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Larry loved his family, was a mechanic for Ford Motor Company, and enjoyed working on cars. He also liked to fish, ride horses, and hunt. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Johnson; step-dad,…
Read MoreConnie Marie Walden
Connie Marie Walden, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed fishing, Native American puzzles, and taking adventures with her best friend Theresa Davis. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, John Delmar and Nancy Moran Walden; son, Cole Ghee Davis; and brother, Ronnie Walden.…
Read MoreLorene Snider Jackson
Lorene Snider Jackson, lovingly known as “Mammaw,” 92, of Dayton Mountain, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with family by her side. Mammaw lived on Dayton Mountain all of her life. She, along with her husband and family, ran Jackson General Merchandise for over 65 years. You could…
Read MoreFrances Cagle
Frances Cagle, 99, of Pikeville, Tennessee, received her homecoming with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. She served at various churches in the community for 44 years alongside her late husband, Rev. Leonard Cagle. She lived for the joy of opening her home to her…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer brings community together
Prayer brought the community together Thursday, May 2 in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Over 125 people participated in praying for families, churches, businesses, education, military, city, county, state and national governments. The Bledsoe Singing Warriors opened the event singing the National Anthem led by Timothy Hawn. Their melodious voices filled the air…
Read MoreFugate chosen to represent Bledsoe County School Board as its student ambassador
With her sights set on being a director of schools in the future, Kyleigh Fugate has been nominated for the Tennessee State Board of Education student representative. Bledsoe County Principal Matt Ridley presented Fugate to the Bledsoe County Board of Education in a special called meeting last week as his recommendation for the prestigious honor.…
Read MoreLayton Smith
Layton Smith, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. He was a member of Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy. He was retired from the City of Spencer. Layton was an avid antique car enthusiast, and also enjoyed sports, playing rook, painting and scrapping. Everywhere he…
Read MoreDonna Jean Lanigan
Donna Jean Lanigan, 53, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Donna was a very outgoing person who made friends easily wherever she would go. She was kind and loving, which eventually led her to work as a CNA for several years. Donna had a fondness for her patients.…
Read MoreTimothy Hollingsworth
Our beloved brother Timothy Hollingsworth was called home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was the youngest of seven children. He was born on November 12, 1962, to parents Luchion and Mildred Hollingsworth. He has a twin sister, Tammy. Timmy was educated in the Cheatham County School System. He loved to play basketball. After graduating…
Read More