Veterans Day events planned and schools to honor Veterans
Veterans Day 2023 is being recognized on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in downtown Pikeville. Bledsoe County Schools are planning other events at each school to recognize those who have served this country. Guest speaker on Veterans Day is Ray Evans, U.S. Army peace time veteran, from Pikeville. Prior to his…
Read MoreKelly Vickery Taylor
Kelly Vickery Taylor, 98, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. A lifelong member of the local community, he’s a well known and respected figure in both Bledsoe and Cumberland Counties. He was born April 8, 1925, to Charles Gaut and Ruth Adeline (Kelly) Taylor. He was raised…
Read MoreJennifer Anne Faye Sutherland
Jennifer Anne Faye Sutherland, 46, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. Jenny was a Certified Medical Assistant for Chattanooga Neurology. She loved and enjoyed seeing her grandkids, reading Dean Kootz books, and watching some good movies. Jenny was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Shirley Daschke; aunt, Roberta Brown;…
Read MoreGenell Brock
Genell Brock, 93, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, October 27, 2023. She attended West End Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lee Brock; father, Dutch Johnson; mother, Jenny Bell Johnson; step-mother, Clara Johnson; and brother, Tommy Johnson. She is survived by her children, Phillip Brock and Phyllis (Randy) Olendorf;…
Read MorePikeville water level critically low, conservation urged
Due to the lack of rain over the past couple of months, Pikeville water customers are urged to conserve water. “Please conserve water usage as water sources are critically low at this time,” Mayor Philip “Winki” Cagle said. “It is important for everyone to do their part and conserve water. This means no unnecessary use,…
Read MoreBledsoe schools celebrate Level 5 status
LEVEL 5 TEACHERS To celebrate the strides Bledsoe County Schools are making in meeting to exceeding levels, all school employees were treated to a catered meal and recognition with their peers Tuesday, October 17 at Bledsoe County High School. Schools were dismissed early that day to give time for the special recognitions and for a…
Read MoreBoo Bash and other Halloween fun
All the little ghosts and goblins are invited to come to Boo Bash in downtown Pikeville on Saturday, October 28, and then on Halloween night, October 31 trick-or-treaters will be knocking on neighborhood doors for treats. Some area churches will be holding events at their locations too Halloween night as an alternative. Boo Bash is…
Read MoreSinging Warriors Halloween Spooktacular Concert
On Sunday, October 29, the Bledsoe County High School Singing Warriors are performing their Halloween Spooktacular Concert in the school’s auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume to the concert for free admission. Each child will receive a free book and sticker after the concert in the band room, while…
Read MoreClaude Creason
Claude Creason, 55, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. Claude was self-employed, enjoyed the holidays with his family, hunting, fishing, and digging ginseng. Claude was preceded in death by his parents, James Lester and Dorothy Hale Creason; brothers, James Lucious “J L” Creason, James Albert Creason, and Donnie Creason; sisters, Shirley…
Read MoreDentistry from the Heart and Health Expo is October 20
Are you in need of dental work and other health services free of charge? On Friday, October 20, in downtown Pikeville, the annual Dentistry from the Heart and Community Health Expo is being held, offering numerous free services and information for Bledsoe County residents. Dr. Fred Lee and his staff at Pikeville Family Dentistry are…
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