Dalton Charles Stockwell
Dalton Charles Stockwell, 23, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was a 2018 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He was an avid outdoorsman, never met a stranger, and had a giving heart. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Nunley and Charlie Stockwell. He is survived by his parents,…
Read MorePaul Greer Davis
Paul Greer Davis, 74, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland in Cleveland, Tennessee on January 14, 2023. He was born April 4, 1948, in Pikeville, Tennessee. Paul was a decorated military veteran and served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He was retired from TVA. He loved to farm, loved his family,…
Read MoreRoy Clay DeBord, Jr. named County Commissioner
Bledsoe County General Sessions Judge Howard L. Upchurch (left) swears Roy Clay DeBord, Jr. as District 1 Part C County Commissioner. DeBord fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Robbie Taylor. DeBord went straight to work Tuesday evening, January 17 during the Bledsoe County Commission meeting. More on what the County Commission did during…
Read MoreGilbert Lee McDaniel
Gilbert Lee McDaniel, 84 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, January 5, 2023. Gilbert was a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ. He loved his family, was a great dad with good direction, and always there to give needed wisdom. Gil had a passion for helping people, was a fighter for helping those less fortunate,…
Read MoreErlanger supporting picture book to promote tourism
Erlanger Bledsoe and Erlanger Sequatchie Valley ED have joined in financially supporting a tabletop picture book featuring photographs of landscapes and events in the Sequatchie Valley from Bledsoe, Sequatchie and Marion counties. The picture book includes photos by professional photographers John Hargis and Tom Wood. Hargis, of Pikeville, is spearheading the project with plans to…
Read MoreTravel trailer reported stolen
A 2021 Coleman Lantern travel trailer that had been parked in an empty lot near the intersection of West Sequatchie Road and West Railroad Avenue in Pikeville has been stolen, according to a report by Pikeville Patrolman David Decker. He issued a “be on the lookout” bulletin for the travel trailer on January 11 after…
Read MoreBledsoe FFA members moving on to sub-regionals
Four Bledsoe FFA members competed in district speaking contests in Dayton last week. Those winning were (left to right) Abigayle Houser who placed second in Creed Speaking, Ella Boynton who placed first in Prepared Speaking, Garrett Johnson who placed third in Employment Skills, and Lillie Cagle who placed first in Extemporaneous Speaking. Later this month,…
Read MoreBledsoe County Rescue Squad installs 2023 officers to serve
The Bledsoe County Rescue Squad recently held an installation ceremony of its 2023 officers conducted by County Commissioner Ruth Burton. Those installed were Captain Mike Lynn, 1st Lieutenant Dale Hannah, 2nd Lieutenant Jared Veeser-Lynn, Sergeant Earline Young, Secretary Kim Matney, Treasurer Clarissa Burgess, and Unit Director Lloyd Myers. For more see the January 12 issue…
Read MoreVictor O. Esvang, III
Victor O. Esvang, III, 64, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at home. He served as branch President of the National Association of Postal Supervisors, Smoky Mountain TN Branch #165. He worked for the post office for over 35 years. Vic was an exceptional person who loved his family, friends, and a long…
Read MoreAnnette Perry Sewell
Annette Perry Sewell Annette Perry Sewell, 86, of Winston, GA passed away peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Carrollton Manor. She was born in Newnan, GA on April 20, 1936 to her late parents Sara Ingram and Hugh David Perry, Sr. She was a 1954 graduate of Newnan High School. She enjoyed leading children’s musicals…
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