Pendergrass wins city decorating contest
A manger scene cast on a screen, reindeer frolicking in the yard, a fireplace on the front porch, snowmen, Whoville Christmas trees and more delighted the eyes and hearts of the judges in the 43rd annual Christmas Decorating Contest sponsored by The Bledsonian-Banner. Michelle Pendergrass’ home at 2732 Main Street received top honors for her…
Read MoreJanet E. Dawson
Janet E. Dawson, age 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, December 11, 2023. She was a member of Walden’s Ridge Baptist Church and a retired substitute school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd H. Dawson; and sisters, Bonnie and Shirley. She is survived by her children, Robert Dawson of Pikeville, TN,…
Read MoreAppeal for Whoriskey, Inc. to pay back taxes going to court
The State of Tennessee has filed an appeal on behalf of Bledsoe County and the City of Pikeville to recover delinquent property taxes from 2017 and 2018 from Whoriskey, Inc. The appeal seeks for the matter to be heard in Chancery Court in accordance with the opinion given by Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Frank…
Read MoreReindeer landing in Pikeville for Hometown Christmas
Gather your family and friends, bring them to Pikeville for Hometown Christmas on Thursday evening, December 14. Reindeer are coming along with Santa and Mrs. Clause for a fun family event downtown. At 4:00 p.m., Main Street in downtown Pikeville will be blocked off for all the special events planned that evening that are being…
Read MoreGlenda Burns Wilson
Glenda Burns Wilson, 77, of the New Harmony community, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. She was of the Baptist faith and had worked at Gold Bond. Some of her hobbies were collecting dolls, watching game shows, and playing cards, especially Uno and Rook. Glenda was…
Read MoreDanny Earl Swafford, Sr.
Danny Earl Swafford, Sr., 63 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. He loved his family and grandbabies, enjoyed farming, saw milling, truck pulling, taking out the pontoon boat, and fishing. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Earl Lee Swafford; mother, Mina Jean Davis Gregory. Left to cherish his memory…
Read MoreJudith Kerley
Judith Kerley, 75, of Dunlap, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 8, 2023. She passed at home with family by her side after a brief struggle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Mary Kerley. Judith was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend,…
Read MoreJim Denney
Jim Denney, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his home. Jim served as a Deacon at Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. He was retired from N.C. & St. L Railroad and the Tennessee Department of Correction. He was the owner of Pikeville Flower Shop for many years. He had a…
Read MoreBill Cross
Bill Cross, 79, of Dunlap, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at Story Point Assisted Living. Some of his early careers included being a carpenter and opening his own motorcycle shop. He was a devout Christian and served as the pastor of Stephens Chapel United Methodist Church,…
Read MoreAnna Mae Creason Bedwell
Anna Mae Creason Bedwell, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 with her family by her side. Anna was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ, was a 1967 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and received her Licensed Practical Nursing license in 1968. She worked and retired from Taft Youth…
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