Evans named Valedictorian of BCHS Class of 2024
Reaching the academic goal of being named to the Top Ten Seniors for Bledsoe County High School’s Class of 2024 are Valedictorian Ensley Evans, Salutatorian Cyla Swafford, Historian Emma Reel,…
Read MoreConstance L.B. Willingham
Constance L.B. Willingham of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away December 26, 2023. Constance was born in Springfield, Kentucky in 1952 to James and Nonearl Brown, and into a loving extended family, building memories with many cousins and close friends. She attended Eastern Kentucky University, becoming a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Constance enjoyed…
Read MoreBrenda Carol Smith Schoolfield
Brenda Carol Smith Schoolfield, 76, of Crossville, Tennessee died Monday, February 5, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church where she spent most of her life serving the Lord as a Pastor’s wife and…
Read MoreMuller adds another novel to his series
A passion for writing, that started in high school, has led Alfred Muller (better known locally as A.J.) to write a series of novels. The local author’s first book was released in 2022, The Water Crystal: Deal with the Devil, with his second novel in the series just recently released, The Water Crystal: Rise of…
Read MoreFair shows well at State Convention
Representatives with the Bledsoe County Fair Association attended the 102 Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Nashville January 18-21. The Fair received four ribbons in the competition. First place was received for the Bledsoe County Fair’s scrapbook. Conda Hysell’s crocheted baby afghan received second place. A machined pieced and machine quilted quilt belonging to Patsy…
Read MoreBarbara Jane Roberson
Barbara Jane Roberson, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, a 1957 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and a member of the Sunny Side Home Demonstration Club. Barbara loved being with her family, helping at the church, cooking, and sewing. Barbara was a…
Read MoreTommy Riggs
Tommy Riggs, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was a member of The Church of God. He, along with his wife, Judy, were the owners of Tommy & Judy’s Service Station on Dayton Mountain. He was a farmer and mechanic and loved mowing the yard. He was preceded in death by…
Read MorePatricia Claire Johnson Pope
Patricia Claire Johnson Pope, 93, made her journey to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She departed this life peacefully at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital in Pikeville with Gary and Cathy by her side. Patsy was born on July 7, 1930, to Grover and Mildred Minton Johnson. Many of you may not know this,…
Read MoreJohnny Layman
Johnny Layman, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, January 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cora and Kenneth Fisher; parents, James Layman and Edith Underwood; and daughter, Carrie Layman Saunders. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Reed Laymon of Pikeville; daughters, Tiffany (Matthew Holloway) Bolin and Ashley (Daniel) Herry, both…
Read MoreAJ Shawn Scott Cross
AJ Shawn Scott Cross, 46, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He loved his son and family, online gaming, and had a great sense of humor. Shawn was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Anna Kleist Cross; maternal grandparents, Joseph Arthur and Aeril Virginia Nordenskjold Kleist; paternal grandparents, Jack and Hope Cross.…
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