Queens collect 937 cans for food bank
Contestants in the 2023 Pikeville Fall Festival Pageant gathered 937 cans of food for the Bledsoe County Food Bank in Pikeville. They were competing for the Pikeville Fall Festival Supreme winner in various age divisions. Supreme Queens, those collecting the most cans, were Newborn to 5 years old, Karli Brown; 6 to 12 years old,…
Read MoreGather your friends and family, come enjoy the Pikeville Fall Festival Saturday
Fall brings crisp cool air and festivals. This Saturday, the much anticipated Pikeville Fall Festival is going to be held downtown from 9:00 a.m. until the sunset. Parking is going to be available at the Pikeville Municipal Building on Municipal Drive and at First Southern Baptist Church on Main Street with a shuttle service to…
Read MoreBaker is crowned BCHS 2023 Homecoming Queen
It was a perfect fall night, Friday, September 29, when the beautiful 2023 Homecoming Court made their way around the Bledsoe County High School football field in decked out vehicles. The crowd cheered as their picks for queen passed by. The anticipation built as the vehicles made the way to the visitor’s side of the…
Read MorePINK OUT Pikeville – Friday, October 6
To bring awareness to breast cancer, the community is asked to wear pink, decorate your home, car, business with pink ribbons. It’s PINK OUT day in Bledsoe County. Even the football team will be wearing some form of pink during their home game against Polk County on Friday night. For more see the October 5…
Read MoreNova Ellen Bickford Roberson
Nova Ellen Bickford Roberson, 97, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Nova was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ. She worked in dry cleaning on the Navy Base, and was the secretary for many years at Farm Bureau. Nova helped with…
Read MoreOaklynn Jo Messina
Oaklynn Jo Messina, 11 months old of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away after an extended illness, Saturday, September 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Oaklynn was the family’s precious sweetheart, and loved very much. She had a sweet smile and liked to play with her family. Oaklynn was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreLorraine Hudson
Lorraine Hudson, 81, of the Hendon community in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired after 32 years from the Bledsoe County Board of Education, working at Rigsby Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Hudson; and parents,…
Read MoreDorothy Warner Redmond Cagle
Dorothy Warner Redmond Cagle, 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Warner was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. She was a teacher for 42 years in the Bledsoe County School System, and enjoyed reading and cooking. Warner was preceded…
Read MoreRichard “Rick” Wooden
Richard “Rick” Wooden, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was a true genuine mountain man. He was kind, loving and one of a kind. He was a great storyteller and entertained everyone. He was a life long farmer. He was a master wood worker. His…
Read MoreBetty Jo Lively
Betty Jo Lively, 83, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Lee Station Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.L. Lively; mother, Nora Swanger; father, Henery Swanger; brothers, Willard Swanger and Harrison Swanger; sister, Virgie Swanger; and brother, Francis Cranmore. She…
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