Edith Elizabeth Hinds
Edith Elizabeth Hinds, 88, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the U.T. Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1934 in Pikeville, Temmessee. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jennings Funeral Homes-Clarkrange Chapel with Bro. Scott Monday and Bro. Clint Kerns officiating. Burial…
Read MoreAlfred E. “Alf” Dishman
Alfred E. “Alf” Dishman, 52, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dishman; grandparents, Ivory and Irene Kilby and Howard and Ida Bell Dishman; and father-in-law, Kenneth H. Eller. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kelly Dishman of Pikeville; son, Cody (Kristina)…
Read MoreRoy Joe Angel
Roy Joe Angel, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Roy Joe was a 1965 graduate of Bledsoe County High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Tennessee Tech University. He was a kind and generous man who was well liked and respected by everyone he came in contact with.…
Read MoreEston Cline Angel
Eston Cline Angel was born December 3, 1931 to Charlie and Mayme Angel of the Cold Springs Community in Pikeville, Tennessee. He was the brother of Joe, Virginia, Louvada, Clyde, Wendell, Helen, and Clayton. Being from a large family, Eston learned quickly about working and learning life skills outside of school, and he delighted in…
Read MoreTwo women indicted in child abuse case of student
Women indicted for child abuse of student The two women accused of abusing a young student in one of Pikeville Elementary’s special needs class were indicted by the Bledsoe County Grand Jury. They are scheduled to be arraigned September 27 in Circuit Court. A two-count indictment was returned against Shelia K. Schmidt, 64, for child…
Read MoreJerry Waszak
Jerry Waszak Jerry Waszak, age 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee, formerly of Broward County, Florida, died Monday, July 24, 2023. He attended Pikeville United Methodist Church. He owned and operated a woodworking business for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to saltwater fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and…
Read MoreBlack Bear sightings in downtown Pikeville
A black bear that was relocated from the Great Smokey Mountains National Park has made its way to downtown Pikeville. Reports of the collared bear originated Sunday, July 23 on the Cumberland Plateau and Monday and Tuesday, July 24-25 in downtown Pikeville. The National Park Service is tracking the bear. Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA)…
Read MoreFree backpacks and school supplies given to 522 students
Bledsoe County students were give free backpacks and school supplies to help get them ready for the first full day of school on Monday, August 7. A total of 522 students received the items at the Give a Child a Chance Day held July 20 at Bledsoe County High School. “On behalf of Bledsoe County…
Read More2023 Fairest of the Fair crown goes to Winningham
The stage was set and contestants from various areas competed in the Bledsoe County Fairest of the Fair pageant held Saturday, July 22, at Bledsoe County High School. Emily Renae Winningham was crowned Bledsoe County’s 2023-24 Fairest of the Fair. Emily is from Clarkrange, and said she plans to be a strong leader for Bledsoe…
Read MoreJudy Ann Hamrick
Judy Ann Hamrick, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was a member of College Grove Church of Christ. She worked at First National Bank for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Myers; mother, Mary Myers; and brothers, Thomas Lavern Myers and Kenneth Ray Myers. She is…
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