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Week of February 5

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Willene McReynolds Shelton

Willene McReynolds Shelton, 72, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. Preceding Willene in death were her parents, Charles I. and Wilma Henley McReynolds. Survived and left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of over 54 years, John W. Shelton; son, Charles S. “Chuck”…

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J.B. McDowell

J. B. McDowell, 76, of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction business for the most part of his life.  J. B. enjoyed farming and driving his mule team on trail rides. His best friend was Jack, his Jack Russell. Preceding J. B. in death were his…

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Norene VanWinkle Land

Norene VanWinkle Land, 89, of Spencer, passed away Sunday, February 4, at Life Care of Sparta. A homemaker, she was born in Van Buren County to parents Jonah Lee VanWinkle and Bertha Mae Burgess VanWinkle, who proceeded her in death. Mrs. Land was proceeded in death by her husband Marion James Land; son, Johnny Howard…

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Randel L. Hurd

Randel L. Hurd, 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee died January 31, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith and was an United States Marine Corp veteran serving three tours in Vietnam. He was also a member of the VFW and the IBEW. He was a retired lineman with TVA. He was preceded in death by his…

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Eva Daniel

Eva Daniel, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died February 4, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Bledsoe County and a devoted member of Frostbite House of Prayer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus and Lola Daniel; sisters, Alene Daniel and Ella Mae Peavyhouse; brothers, Herbert Daniel, Raymond Daniel, Lonas Daniel, Loy “Buddy”…

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Mattie Cadle

Mattie Cadle, 81, of Pikeville, died Monday, February 5, 2018. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, quilting, cooking, canning, and was an animal lover. Mattie attended First Baptist Church when she was able.    Preceding Mattie in death were her parents, Robert and Estelle Cope McGuire; daughter, Barbara Ann Stewart; sisters, Alice Marie Courier, and Estelle Raymond…

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Week of 2/5/18

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED – twice a month. 533-2174. BS6-7 FOR SALE – 2014 Polaris AT RZR, 800 c.c., stereo system & extras, 111.4 hours, 1,914 miles, like new, $13,995. 423/240-7767. TS6 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES – father CKC, very large, black & tan; mother AKC, almost solid black. 10 weeks, wormed, first shots. $400. 931/209-2862. BS6-7 FOR…

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Fair honored as Premiere Fair

The Bledsoe County Fair Association received top recognition at the Fairs Merit Awards in Nashville for the 2017 Bledsoe County Fair. For more, see the February 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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18-1 record/championship title for BCMS Warriors

A near perfect season for the Bledsoe County Middle School Warriors came to an end with their first loss, after 17 basketball games, coming during the James C. Haile State Invitational Tournament in Murfreesboro over the weekend. They lost to Lipscomb Academy, 40-30. For more, see the February 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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