J.D. Angel
J.D. Angel, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, April 12, 2018. He attended Whole Armor Full Gospel Church and many other churches over the years. He was a disc jockey at WUAT for 30 years. He was a musician and played on the Grand Ole Opry when he was six years old. He custom-made petal…
Read MoreMeth found during check
Two people were arrested after members of the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department were called to assist probation and parole officers at a Pope Tee Road residence on March 27. For more see the April 5 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreSROs and deputies in active shooter training
Bledsoe County School Resource Officers (SRO) and Sheriff’s deputies hope they never have to use the training the underwent last week while students were out of school. They participated in a active shooter training workshop lead by members of the Chattanooga Police Department’s SWAT and Tactical Operations team. For more see the April 5 issue…
Read MoreDr. Peter J. Wotowiec
Dr. Peter J. Wotowiec, 82, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was an educator at Ohio State University. He had a Bachelors in Horticulture, Masters in Agriculture and a Doctorate in Vocational Education. He excelled in business ventures and as an educator. He also enjoyed hiking, photography, woodworking, traveling and building (carpentry). He traveled extensively…
Read MoreWilliam Jefferson “Jeff” Sullivan
William Jefferson “Jeff” Sullivan, 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at his home in Dayton. Jeff was the oldest of three children born to Richard and Lorine (Brady) Sullivan on August 22, 1954, in Pikeville, Tennessee. Jeff was raised on Dayton mountain where he learned how to work the land and drive a…
Read MoreDaniel (Dan) David Stanley, Sr.
Daniel (Dan) David Stanley, Sr. passed away at the age of 79 on March 22, 2018, due to complications after surgery. He was born in Clarence, New York on January 28, 1939. Dan married Carroll (Lee) Timms on June 18, 1959. They were happily married for 55 years until her death in 2014. Dan and…
Read MoreGeorge Houston Reed
George Houston Reed, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. George served in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of John A. Gupton Mortuary College. George was the owner of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville, Standefer-Reed Funeral Home in Dunlap, and…
Read MoreShirley Jean Guy
Shirley Jean Guy, 64, of Brockdell died Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was a member of Old Cumberland The Baptist Church of Christ. She retired from Hardee’s in Dunlap after 20+ years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bessie Daggett Davis; brother, Charles Davis; sisters, Mary Ruth Reed, Barbara Faye Davis…
Read MoreDorothy Jean Brock
Dorothy Jean Brock, 71, of Pikeville, died Thursday, March 29, 2018. She loved to play music, dance, and was of the Church of God faith. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Eugene Brock; parents, Homer David and Ida Mae Smith Angel; son, James A. Brock; sisters, Ailene Jennings and Eula Mae Angel.…
Read MoreWhittenburg indicted for double homicide
The suspect in an “horrific” double homicide, Joe Whittenburg, was indicted on two counts of first degree murder by the Grand Jury on Monday, March 26. For more see the March 29 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
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