Remains positively identified as missing Bradley County woman
Human remains found a few miles from the Bledsoe County line in Rhea County have been positively identified as those of a missing 34-year-old woman out of Bradley County, according to District Attorney Mike Taylor. For more see the September 17 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBledsoe County Health Department completion expected in mid-October
After experiencing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bledsoe County Health Department is coming along nicely, according to Contractor Farmer|Morgan Managing Partner Ben Farmer. Farmer said his firm and local subcontractors are moving toward completion of the facility, while staying cognizant of the health and safety of their own employees and subcontractors. For more…
Read MoreTrustee’s race taking shape
While the qualifying deadline to run for the vacancy in the Bledsoe County Trustee office is Wednesday, September 9, a handful of candidates had already qualified or have announced they are running for the seat as of Friday, September 4. The two candidates that have officially qualified as of Friday are Democratic Candidate Jill H.…
Read MoreRemains in Rhea County may be those of missing woman
The possible remains of a missing 34-year-old woman out of Bradley County that was possibly in the area of Bledsoe County were found a few miles from the county line in Rhea County, according to District Attorney General Mike Taylor. Amber Renee Monday was last seen in Chattanooga in mid-August, after leaving a home with…
Read MoreTwo plead guilty in Circuit Court
Two pleas were made in Bledsoe County Circuit Court on Monday, August 24, following Grand Jury indictments in July, according to court records. Several other cases are moving forward through the system and are scheduled for court appearances on September 30. Jason Meeks, 31, of Dunlap, was sentenced to four years with the Tennessee Department…
Read MoreWayne Swindle
Wayne Swindle, 63, died September 3, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Darlene Swindle; brother, Edward Lynn Swindle; and son, Joey Wayne Swindle. He is survived by his wife, Elisa Swindle of Pikeville; daughter, Sondra (Jeffery) Simone of Chattanooga; sons, Michael (Shannon) Keith of Dayton,…
Read MoreEdna Louise Swafford
Edna Louise Swafford, 78, of Crossville, Tennessee, died September 2, 2020. She attended Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harold Swafford; parents, Rhodes and Lizzie Smith; sister, Ruby Smith; and brother, Arnold Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Greta (Terry) VanWinkle of Pikeville, and Perry (Julie) Swafford of Crossville; grandchildren, Billy…
Read MoreAlice Johnson Ryan
Alice Ann Johnson Ryan, 78, wife of Ralph Edwin Ryan for 60 years, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Alice was born in Pikeville, Tennessee to the late Nevan and Ina Rainey Johnson. Alice and Ralph married on December 4, 1959 in New Haven, Michigan. They called Lenox Township home…
Read MoreClara B. Oakes
Clara B. Oakes, 80, of Dunlap, Tennessee died Monday, August 31, 2020 at her home in Dunlap. Clara was a member of Cagle Community Church, enjoyed time with family, especially her grandchildren, along with gardening, thrift shopping, and going to the beach. Preceding Clara in death were her husband, Lenard Oakes; sons, Tony and Ray…
Read MoreBeverly Mullins
Beverly A. Mullins, 78, of Pikeville, formerly of Dunlap, died Sunday, August 30, 2020. She served as the assistant to Sequatchie County Executive Arthur Tollett and was a dispatcher at Sequatchie County Executive Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Mullins; son, Duane Mullins; and parents, Earl Morris and Alberta Longston. She…
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