New FCS agent joins Bledsoe Extension
Fresh out of college and ready to get to work as the newly-hired Family Consumer Science agent for the UT/TSU Extension Office in Bledsoe County is Mallory Christian. “She is going to be an asset to our office and community,” said Director J.C. Rains with the Extension Office. “Mallory is eager and I believe will…
Read MoreBledsoe County Fair represented well at State Convention
The Bledsoe County Fair Association was in Murfreesboro January 20-22 at the annual State Fair Convention. While there, Bledsoe County’s 2021 Fair Queen Emory Olinger represented Bledsoe well and the association won two awards, according to Lehan Winningham with the Fair Board. “On behalf of the Bledsoe County Fair Association, we would like to congratulate…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Walling, Jr.
Michael Wayne Walling, Jr., 42, of Jacksonville, Florida, died January 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved step-son, Warran Watson. He is survived by his father, Michael Walling, Sr. of Ooltewah; mother, Gail Hixson Scarbrough of Pikeville; children, Alyssah Walling of Pikeville; step-son, Trey (Kacey) Bailey of Pikeville; step-daughter-in-law, Jessica Watson; eight…
Read MoreVelma Inez Stone Oakes
Velma Inez Stone Oakes, 92 of Pikeville, Tennessee died January 29, 2022. Velma worked in a shirt factory for many years, enjoyed taking care of the elderly, and later became a housewife. She was of the Baptist faith, loved doing her yard work, gardening, and taking care of her animals. Preceding Velma in death was…
Read MoreArmen “Joel” Demerdjian
Armen “Joel” Demerdjian, 41, of Chattanooga, Tennessee died January 18, 2022. He fought a long battle against cancer and passed away due to complications from COVID. Armen was born on November 15, 1980 in Jerusalem, Israel. In 1987, his family moved to Pikeville, Tennessee where he attended school and graduated from Bledsoe County High School…
Read MoreBill Anderson
Bill Anderson, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home. He attended Summer City Baptist Church. He was a member and former assistant chief at Rigsby Volunteer Fire Department. He was employed at Combustion Engineering as an x-ray tech until he retired and was the manager of the county convenience center…
Read MoreTCAT campus, EMA/EMS facility discussed by County
Bledsoe County students and industry seek to benefit from a proposed campus of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville (TCAT) to be built in the next three-plus years if things go according to plan. And, Bledsoe County emergency services and emergency management will have a renovated facility at the old Bledsoe County Health Department, commissioners…
Read MoreSkyles texts threat to Judge Upchurch
A Pikeville man was arrested Friday, January 21 after a brief investigation uncovered evidence the man had sent threatening messages to Bledsoe County General Sessions Judge Howard Upchurch, according to Bledsoe County Circuit Court records. For more see the January 27 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreEducators of the Year honored
The Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce honored teachers from each of Bledsoe County’s six schools, recognizing them for their talents and ability to seek the best in student achievement. Those earning recognition as Educators of the Year for 2021 were Julia Jones, Kris Frady, Maggie Spicer, Misty Smith, Robin Hudson, and Sandra Hitchcox. Each teacher…
Read MoreJason Allen Thurman
Jason Allen Thurman, 45, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved welding, woodworking and anything outdoors. He loved his dogs, Ratchet and Aspen. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wenton and Lucille Putnam; aunt, Virginia Clemons; uncle, Jerry Putnam; and niece, Gabby Blankenship. He…
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