Darvin Campbell
Darvin Campbell, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He attended Way of the Cross Baptist Church. He enjoyed sitting outside and picking the guitar with his grandson, Eli. He loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sonya Marie Campbell; parents, Willie and Novella Campbell; and…
Read MoreBlankets spread cheer to Bledsoe County Nursing Home residents
Bledsoe County Fairest of the Fair Aloni Smith recently completed her second annual community service project “Operation Christmas Cheer.” With the help of the Bledsoe County Fair Queens and the Bledsoe County Middle School Cheerleaders, 50 cozy blankets were made and delivered to the residents of the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. For more see the…
Read MoreTony Oliver Smith
Tony Oliver Smith, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital. Tony worked for TDOT for 30-1/2 years and retired. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved life and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson and Ada Bell…
Read MoreLukassen’s home wins decorating contest
Stretching an estimated 100 yards, Jimmy Lukassen’s Christmas decorations took the top prize in the 42nd annual Christmas Decorating Contest. He will receive a check for $100 for his unique lights and decorations, announced Publisher Sandy Dodson, with The Bledsonian-Banner. “For the past 42 years, the Bledsonian has sponsored the contest,” she said, “and over…
Read MoreLetters to Santa in this issue!
Want to know what Bledsoe County children want for Christmas from Santa? You can find out in this issue of The Bledsonian-Banner! Many students in Bledsoe County’s three elementary schools wrote their Letters to Santa with the guidance of their teachers, plus other children from the area submitted their letters too. They are featured in…
Read MoreTedd Michael Roberson
Tedd Michael Roberson, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died November 15, 2022. Ted loved to play and watch football, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, and working on vehicles. He was a member of the Destiny International Ministries. Preceding Ted in death were his parents, William E. “Billy” and Gladys Christine Swafford Roberson. Left behind to cherish…
Read MoreCecil Howard LeBlanc
Cecil Howard LeBlanc, 39, of the Brayton Community, in Tennessee died Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Cecil was a painter, enjoyed the outdoors, liked to hunt, fish, Blacksmithing, hunting arrowheads, and 4-wheeling. He was a Christian. Preceding Cecil in death were his grandparents, William Howard and Shirley Ann Smith; great-grandmother, Letha Palmer; uncle, Allen Howard Smith.…
Read MoreJohn Henry Gebala
John Henry Gebala, 64 of the Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home. John was born on May 14, 1958 to Bob and Daniela Gebala in Irvington, New Jersey. In the early 1970’s, he joined the United States Marine Corps, and served his country for six years. He then went on…
Read MoreNina Carol Hale Nale
Nina Carol Hale Nale, 79 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away December 6, 2022 at home with loved ones by her side. Left behind to cherish her memory is her sons, Mike (Leslie) Nale, Mark (Tina) Nale, John David (Jill) Nale; grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Reece, Morgan (Jeremiah) Thurman, Maddie (Bradley) Sutton, Shelby (Justin) Redshaw, John Mark…
Read MoreAudrey Lee Hein Leberman
Audrey Lee Hein Leberman, 90, of Calhoun, Georgia, died Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1932, in Collins, New York, to the late Frederick W. and Cecil L. Glass Hein. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McGerald Leberman, in 1995; grandson, Ryan Bruce Oreto; son-in-law, Glen Shelton; mother-in-law,…
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