City applying for new park, community asked to do their part
A grant for a new park in Pikeville is being sought. To accomplish this, the City of Pikeville is asking everyone to complete the BlueCross Healthy Places Community Survey. Everyone is encouraged to respond the survey found at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7465165/Pikeville-BlueCross-Healthy-Places-Community-Survey. For more see the August 17 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreMary R. Brock Scott
Mary R. Brock Scott, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was of the Church of God faith and attended West End Church of God and Pikeville Church of God. She loved to quilt and crochet, cook and garden. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Scott; parents, Martin and…
Read MoreJoshua Shane Ridley
Joshua Shane Ridley, 32, of Crossville, Tennessee, died Friday, August 11, 2023. He was of the Christian faith. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was a graduate of Dade County High School where he was Salutatorian and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tennessee Tech. He was a talented musician, family-oriented and a great…
Read MoreJames Paul Mills, Sr.
James Paul Mills, Sr., 74, of Pikeville Tennessee, died Monday, August 7, 2023. He was a 3rd generation Well Driller, loving husband, father, and beloved grandfather. James was a hard worker, well known business owner, liked telling stories, and was an avid golfer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Irene Mills;…
Read MoreMarker dedicated to Captain Rains, an American Revolutionary War Patriot
Captain John Rains, an American Revolutionary War Patriot, was honored Saturday, August 5 by the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) John Sevier Chapter with many of his descendants present. A grave marker was placed at Collier Cemetery and a ceremony held. Rains was granted the property that has remained in the Rains…
Read MoreStroll through history with the Main St. Walking Tour in Pikeville
Historical stories and more are told in the new Main St. Walking Tour in downtown Pikeville. Join the Bledsoe County Tourism Committee for the tour’s official kickoff Monday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. around the town clock in front of the Courthouse, weather permitting. For more see the August 10 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreLorene (Rennie) Goins Townsend
Lorene (Rennie) Goins Townsend, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at home. She worshiped with the Church of Christ at Pikeville. She loved sending and receiving cards for birthdays, anniversaries, get well and encouragement. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Fleeta Logan Goins; three husbands, Manuel Britt, Benton…
Read MoreAlice Ann Myers Holland
Alice Ann Myers Holland, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Alice was a member of the Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. She was a 1954 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and worked at Dura Automotive in quality control. Alice enjoyed sewing, which she made…
Read MoreBetty Songer
Betty Songer, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at CHI Memorial Hospital. She was a minister of Glenn’s Chapel Full Gospel Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and loved her grandchildren very much, loved to laugh and joke, singing in church with her sister and mother, and loved spending…
Read MoreCarl E. Morgan
Carl E. Morgan, 90 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Carl worked in Maintenance at New York City Transit Department and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He moved here from Michigan because it was too cold and he loved Tennessee. Carl always had a smile on his…
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