Fire consumes building at BCCX
Firefighters worked in frigid temperatures to fight a large fire at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex on Horse Head Road. They were called to the scene at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 21, with the temperature being -5°F, according to reports from Mt. Crest Volunteer Fire Department. For more see the January 25 issue of…
Read MoreKeener among APSU physics students who won national recognition award
Austin Peay State University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) chapter recently earned an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office, a designation given to less than 10% of the SPS chapters at colleges and universities across the globe. William Keener, from Pikeville, is a member of the nationally recognized team. This marks the sixth…
Read MoreJames Allen “Scooter” Reed
James Allen “Scooter” Reed, 48, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Scooter enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wood working. Scooter was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leroy Smith; maternal grandmother, Betty Stafford; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Susie Reed; step-father, Bobby Dodson; sister, Tina Campbell; step-sister, Rita Bickford. Left behind to cherish…
Read MoreEvelyn Ruth Keedy Murphy
Evelyn Ruth Keedy Murphy, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 17, 2024. In the past Evelyn worked at Dura for many years, was a Christian, enjoyed being a caretaker and cleaning houses for many people. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Franklin and Mamie Ruth Parker Keedy; life-long companion, Albert Junior…
Read MoreDonald Lee Miller
Donald Lee Miller went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. Donald was born on December 14, 1943, in Pikeville, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, and he will be missed. He was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreNathan Bayless
Nathan Bayless, 46, of Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 17, 2024. He was a Christian and attended the Church of Christ at Mt. Della. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Bayless; grandparents, Vernie and Mozell Hayes and Oliver and Edith Bayless; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by…
Read MoreFrances Pauline Tollett Agee
Frances Pauline Tollett Agee (also known as Sugar), 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Saturday morning, January 20, 2024. Frances was a wife, mother, sister and friend. Frances was born May 30, 1934 to Charles Bryan and Agnes Lee Tollett. She was the oldest of eight siblings. Frances met…
Read MoreSamuel Jacob Simmons
Samuel Jacob Simmons, 79, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. He was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee and was a 1962 graduate of Bledsoe County High School where he was the quarterback. He and his wife, Kaye, lived in Soddy Daisy…
Read MoreRoy Hixson
Roy Hixson, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired after 28 years as a Lieutenant in Corrections at Southeastern Tennessee State Regional Correctional Facility. He was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Radis…
Read MoreThe Bledsonian-Banner delivery delayed
Due to circumstances beyond our control, The Bledsonian-Banner will not be delivered to local grocery stores, convenience stores, and drug stores until Thursday, January 18. Subscribers should receive their copy a day later than usual. We are sorry for this inconvenience, said Publisher Sandy Dodson.
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