Gary Ray Dunham
Gary Ray Dunham, 69, passed away February 23, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, from an extended illness. He was born May 23, 1948 to parents Raymond Hargis Dunham and Catherine E. Evans Dunham who preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of Van Buren County, he attended Tabernacle Baptist Church of Dunlap and…
Read MoreDavis’ essay earns national recognition
Wheeler Elementary fifth grade student, Rhylea Davis, recently competed in Scholastic Scope magazine’s national essay contest. Students were prompted to write about the many problems urban areas have with birds. For more, see the March 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreGuardrail ends being replaced
Crews in Bledsoe County have been working to remove controversial guardrail ends Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer said “[do] not provide adequate protection of motorists,” according to TDOT Region 2 Community Relations Officer Jennifer Flynn. For more, see the March 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreWeek of 2/26/18
TIRE SALE – 265/75/16, $109 each. All other sizes and brands available. Veteran discount. 423/881-4211. BS9-10 BATTERIES STARTING AT $54.99 – auto, truck, motorcycle, tractor, lawnmower. Veteran discount. 423/881-4211. BS9-10 FOR RENT – Reed Rentals Storage Building behind Family Restaurant. Call 447-7046, 802-4421, 580-3842. BS9 HAY FOR SALE – 5’x5’ rolls, $25. 423/413-3866. BS9-10 SMITH’S…
Read MoreCold temps lead to high electrical bills
Several residents of Bledsoe County got a shock when they opened their mail this month, in the form of unusually high electricity bills. For more, see the February 22 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreWheeler Elementary shows love for teacher
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School students held a “Show the Love” red balloon release on Valentines Day, releasing 200 balloons to honor the life of the late Wanda Haston, who taught second grade at the school for decades before passing away late last year. For more, see the February 22 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreRonald Dean Shoemate
Ronald Dean Shoemate, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 16, 2018. He was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force and a member of Mason Lodge #70 F & AM in Mason, Michigan. He worked in the Department of Correction in Michigan and Tennessee for over 30 years. He loved his grandchildren and…
Read MoreHannah Tom (Tommye) Robnett Schoolfield
Hannah Tom (Tommye) Robnett Schoolfield, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Sunday, February 11, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. She was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 66 and the Bledsoe County Republican Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, James Robert…
Read MoreLarry Lee “Shot” Hurd
Larry Lee “Shot” Hurd, 67, of Maryville, Tennessee formerly of Dunlap, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 after a sudden illness. He was a member of IBEW 175 Union and worked at TVA. After TVA, he taught lineman training at Chattanooga State for several years. He also had a love of Street Rods. He was…
Read MoreZora M. Brake
Zora M. Brake, nee Turner, 88, of Collinsville, Illinois, born on December 5, 1929 in Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Elmwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Maryville, Illinois. Zora was the owner of Zora’s Natural Health Food Store in Collinsville. She was a member of the American Legion Post 365 Ladies Auxiliary…
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