Billy Wayne Campbell
Billy Wayne Campbell, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Billy was of the Church of God faith. For many years he worked at Bill Littleton Chevrolet in Dayton. He owned and operated his own trucking business. In his later years, he owned and operated Three…
Read MoreAmazing Race: Bledsoe County Nursing Home resident-style
And they’re off . . . Hand painted, decorated wooden cars have started taking their individual journey across the countryside as part of the “Amazing Race” Bledsoe County Nursing Home residents-style. The first car, Gone with the Wind, took off after the green flag was waved. It went to Florida with the resident designer’s son.…
Read MoreAnne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award presented
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently presented Bledsoe County High School with the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award. This award recognizes the school for registering 100 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Achieving 100 percent voter registration is a testament to the dedication to civic engagement by the senior class at…
Read MoreGary Wayne Holloway, Sr.
Gary Wayne Holloway, Sr., 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Gary served in the United States Army, loved his family, enjoyed the outdoors, coon hunting, riding horses, 4-wheeling, and fishing. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Albert and Mary Frances Simmons Holloway. Left behind to cherish his…
Read MoreJean Walling Angel
Jean Walling Angel, 82, a Pikeville native, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1941, and grew up in Bledsoe and Van Buren counties. She lived the last 34 years of her life in Powell, Tennessee. Jean is survived by her daughter, Teresa Angel (Tim) Shaw; granddaughter,…
Read MoreBledsoe County High School’s NASA Challenger Team gets financial boost, just before competition
Bledsoe County High School’s NASA Challenger received a $5,000 check from TVA and Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative prior to the team’s competition this week in Huntsville, Alabama. Presenting the check to Michiel Palmer, the NASA Challenger team’s advisor/teacher (at right, holding the check) are (front, left to right) Shirley Pond with US Representative Scott DesJarlais’…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners refuse School System’s proposed budget amendments
Budget amendments usually get approved without question by Bledsoe County Commissioners, however Monday evening, April 15, it went differently for the School System. With a nine to three vote, Commissioners voted down the School System’s proposed budget amendments previously approved by the School Board. The School System had submitted nine budget amendments for approval, which…
Read MoreBonnie Elaine Standefer
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Bonnie Elaine Standefer of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee/Ft. Meyer’s, Florida on April 9, 2024. She was 78 years old and born in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a 1963 graduate of Red Bank High School. She was proceeded in death by her parents Zona and…
Read MoreDonald Wayne Smith
Donald Wayne Smith, 86, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Soddy Daisy HealthCare. Donald and Pat married in 1966 and moved to Cleveland, Ohio where they lived for 55 years before moving back to Tennessee. Donald worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator. He was of…
Read MoreSheila Rankin
Sheila Rankin, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Sheila was employed at Erlanger Bledsoe for over 40 years. She loved attending sports activities of her sons and grandson, and most of all she cherished time with her family.…
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