Robert “Todd” Grizzle
Robert “Todd” Grizzle Robert “Todd” Grizzle, 44, of Pikeville, Tennessee, beloved son and father, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, leaving behind family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his biological father, Robert Grizzle, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Birch and Sylvia Evelyn Addison; and paternal grandparents, Virgil…
Read MoreBledsoe County Health Services preparing for fall opening
When the Covid pandemic hit, Bledsoe County Schools was among the first school systems to implement on-site testing at its schools. From that need and once funding was obtained, Bledsoe developed a plan to establish a health services clinic on the back portion of property at Bledsoe County High School, according to School Health Coordinator…
Read MoreWater issues to be addressed with $2.1 million ARP funds
Bledsoe County, in collaboration with Van Buren County, the City of Dayton, the Northwest Utility District, and the Fall Creek Falls Utility District, will use $2,119,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to reduce water loss in the county. This is part of the 131 ARP grants, totaling $299,228,167, being distributed by the Tennessee Department…
Read MoreJ.C. Smith
J.C. Smith, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023, after a short illness. He was a 1968 graduate of Bledsoe County High School where he played both basketball and football. He was employed at Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op for 43 years. He has been a member of Bethel Church…
Read MoreHazel Louise Hale Smith
Hazel Louise Hale Smith, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Hazel was a member of Lonewood The Baptist Church of Christ where she served as Treasurer for 36 years. She was the office manager of Pikeville Clinic for many years and worked with the Tennessee Department of Correction where she retired…
Read MoreDorothy Irene Roberts
Dorothy Irene Roberts, age 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jackie Blaylock and Garry Blaylock; parents, Dedrick and Comer Roberts; ex-husband, Cotton Blaylock; sisters, Lula Ruth, Martha, Ellene, Loretta, Bell Nellie, Lizelle; and brother, W.D. She is survived…
Read MoreC.D. Pursley
C.D. Pursley, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Elmo Lodge #437 F & AM, a member of the Dunlap Lodge #693 F & AM, a member of the Alhambra…
Read MoreBuilding a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools at State Museum
Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, presented in partnership with Fisk University’s John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library, opens at the Tennessee State Museum on Friday, June 16. The community-focused exhibition highlights the work of alumni, descendants, and organizations to preserve the legacies of Rosenwald Schools across the state,…
Read MoreFire consumes 100-year-old home in Lusk community
One of the oldest homes in the Lusk community of Bledsoe County was consumed by fire Friday, June 9. The owner, Rebecca Poteet, was not injured but two of her pets were not as fortunate. “When we arrived on the scene, the attic area was on fire,” said Phillip Smith with the Lusk Volunteer Fire…
Read MoreWillie “Bill” Patton
Willie “Bill” Patton Willie “Bill” Patton, 59, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He enjoyed fishing, riding his side by side and his animals. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cassandra Patton; mother, Mary Sandell Bennett Lemons; father, Joe Bennett; cousin, Sammy…
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