Nellie J. Cripps
Nellie J. Cripps Nellie J. Cripps, 86 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. Nellie loved her family, gardening, animals, enjoyed cooking, where she was self-employed working in her restaurant. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee and Martha Jane Wyatt Crawford; husbands, James S. Cripps and Claude Franklin Brown;…
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Joshua David Trudell Joshua David Trudell, 35, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Josh loved his family, enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, playing video games, watching football, and was a die-hard Gators fan. Joshua is survived by his daughter, Trinity Ann Theresa Trudell; mother, Catherine M.…
Read MoreWilma Frances Edmons Woods
Wilma Frances Edmons Woods Wilma Frances Edmons Woods, 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on May 24, 2023. A native of Pikeville, she was an avid seamstress who retired from Levi Strauss & Co. and loved to sew for her family and friends. She was a member of the Woodlawn…
Read MoreBledsoe County Schools achieve strategic 5-year plan ahead of schedule
Reaching Warrior Excellence became a goal of the Bledsoe County School System in early 2022. A 5-year strategic plan to meet four different goals was developed, and 16 months later…those goals have been achieved, according to Director of Schools Selina Sparkman. A group of educators, administrators and school board members determined the four goals with…
Read MoreMax “Corkey” Gray
Max “Corkey” Gray, 95, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at NHC. He was a lifetime farmer. He loved his mules and taking trips to the mountain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Parker and Alice Gray; wife, Alene Gray; brother, George Gray and sister Brownie Ewton Johnson. He is survived by his…
Read MoreJames Melton “Jimmy” Newby, Jr.
James Melton “Jimmy” Newby, Jr. James Melton “Jimmy” Newby, Jr., 70 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at home with his loved ones by his side. He was a member of West End Church of God, a life-long truck driver, known as Iron Horse. He loved his Lord, wife, children, and grandchildren very…
Read MoreWayne Griffith
Wayne Griffith Wayne Griffith, 67, of Graysville, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 1, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Virginia Griffith. He is survived by his son, Brent (Paula) Griffith of Graysville; sister, Marsha (Marvin) McConathy of Ringgold, Georgia; partner, Brenda Brock of Graysville; and several other family members and friends.…
Read MoreJo Ann Powell Cross
Jo Ann Powell Cross Jo Ann Powell Cross, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Jo Ann was of the Baptist faith, and attended Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. She loved her husband of almost 65 years, and was looking forward to celebrating in July. Jo Ann loved her family, liked to…
Read MoreJohn Preston Girdley
John Preston Girdley John Preston Girdley, 49, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry Girdley and Cora T. Girdley; aunt, Wanda Putman; and uncle, Lynn Jenkins. He is survived by his mother, Jayne Clawson of Graysville; brother, Thomas van Biezen of Graysville; wife, Lynn…
Read MoreJoseph Young
Joseph Young Joseph Young, 55, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee passed away May 24, 2023. Joe was born May 2, 1968 in Pikeville, Tennessee. Joe was a member of College Grove Baptist Church. He worked for Carrier as a forklift operator. Joe had a servants heart who never met a stranger and would always give a…
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