Velma Faye Swafford Frady
Velma Faye Swafford Frady, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was a member of Sampson Freewill Baptist Church and attended Community Freewill Baptist Church until her homecoming. She was born February 22, 1943 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, delivered by her aunt, Lola…
Read MoreWanda Faye Anderson
Wanda Faye Anderson, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at home. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, attending Griffith Church of Christ. She organized many bike-a-thons for St. Jude. She cooked sausage and hashbrowns for Mt. Crest Fire Hall breakfasts. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially…
Read MoreFirst Farmers and Commercial Bank celebrating its 110th anniversary
A day of celebration is planned for Friday, September 29, as First Farmers and Commercial Bank commemorates its 110th anniversary. Celebrations will be happening at all four of the bank’s facilities – Pikeville, Dunlap, Crossville and its newest location, Dayton. For more see the September 28 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreStudents make picnic tables for Fall Festival, available for purchase
With the Pikeville Fall Festival a little over a week away, final preparations are being made. This year, the festival committee asked the Bledsoe County High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) construction class to build picnic tables to use at the Farmers Market pavilion and then sell as a fundraiser. For more see the…
Read MoreBTC Fiber members elect directors
BTC Fiber held its 69th annual membership meeting Thursday morning, September 21, electing three directors. In the Pikeville TN 548A race, John Lee Downey and Brian Reece were elected. Downey, who received 422 votes, was one of two incumbents vying for the two Pikeville posts available. Reece edged out incumbent, Dion Ault, Jr.…
Read MoreUTHSC College of Medicine receives grant for Rural Residency Track
The Department of Family Medicine in the UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga has received a $750,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support the establishment of the Family Medicine Residency Rural Track in Bledsoe County. The Family Medicine Residency Rural Track will be an expansion of the current three-year Family Medicine Residency in…
Read MoreCome to Sunday dinner
In honor of Dr. R. Phillip Burns On Sunday, October 8, at noon, everyone is invited to come to Sunday dinner in Pikeville in honor of R. Phillip Burns MD, FACS. An Endowed Chair was recently established to honor his dedication, leadership and overall excellence in the field of medicine. The dinner is Pikeville’s way…
Read MoreRescuers receive specialized training
In the event of a disaster, some emergencies require more specialized training. Members of the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad understand the importance of having a swift water rescue team as not every jurisdiction has this asset readily available. For more see the September 21 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreRobert Bavis “Bob” Foster
Robert Bavis “Bob” Foster, 95, died peacefully, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his home in Pikeville, Tennessee. A Christian, he was of the Baptist faith and spent many happy hours at the Bledsoe County Senior Citizens Center where he was an avid Rook player. He also enjoyed his puzzles. Born January 11, 1928, in Trezevant,…
Read MoreImogene Darlene Sullivan
Imogene Darlene Sullivan Ferguson, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Imogene loved her family, enjoyed working in her yard, cooking, cleaning house, and painting pictures. In the past, she worked at JMP shirt factory and Robinson’s Manufacturing Company. Imogene was preceded in…
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