Emma Jean Noe
Emma Jean Noe, 81, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Emma attended Bonham Baptist Church when able, worked in the past as a roofer and with The Salvation Army in Florida. She loved her family, and grandchildren, and enjoyed sewing. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Hul and…
Read MoreAnderson’s Bright Idea nets $2,500 for “Respond to Reading!”
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) released the recipients of is second week of Bright Idea project winners. Among them was Bledsoe County Middle School teacher, Jadryen Anderson, and her project “Respond to Reading!” She was presented a check for $2,500 to fund her bright idea. For more see the January 16 issue of The Bledsonian…
Read MoreFate of Veterans Hall and local AL and VFW clubs is unknown
“It’s like brother against brother” — Last week, five cars carrying individuals associated with the State and National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) arrived at the local Veterans Hall. They confiscated VFW Post 5033’s records and the guns used by the Honor Guard for 21-gun salutes at funerals and Veterans Day ceremonies. The local VFW…
Read MoreGladys “Christine” Loveday
Gladys “Christine” Loveday, 80, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at her residence in Crossville, Tennessee. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and dedicated educator. Born on September 7, 1944, in Pikeville, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Myers and Gladys (Melton) Myers. Christine is survived by her devoted husband, Coye Loveday. She…
Read MoreCagle’s Bright Ideas entry helps the high school library
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has started recognizing and celebrating teachers in its community who inspire innovation and creativity in the classroom. SVEC’s Bright Ideas Grants program is designed to support these outstanding educators by funding projects that make a difference for their students. For more see the January 9 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBruggner earns All-State honor
Doing his part to help lead Bledsoe County to an overall season of 11-2 and the state playoff quarterfinal round, senior Zach Bruggner has been recognized as a Division 1, Class 2A All-State team member. For more see the January 9 issue of The Bledsonian Banner. Cover photo credit: ssi.photo
Read MoreTimothy Joseph Sabella
Timothy Joseph Sabella, 68, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Timothy loved his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed riding through the mountains. He served in the United States Navy, and was a truck driver for many years. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Louise and Victoria Helen Calabretta Sabella;…
Read MoreJames Dunn
James Dunn, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. James attended Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church, was a retired Correctional Officer from Bledsoe County Department of Correction, and enjoyed working on and sighting guns. He loved going to Brockdell a couple times a day…
Read MoreElizabeth “Beth” Tollett Downey Anthony
Elizabeth “Beth” Tollett Downey Anthony, 82, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Beth was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, a 1960 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and a 1964 graduate of Tennessee Tech University, and a few years later completed her Masters…
Read MorePotter to soar with Asbury Eagles
“She’s got a stick” and that’s just one reason why Asbury University signed Josie Potter, a senior at Bledsoe County High School, said Coach Mary Melton for the Lady Warriors. “Josie is a phenomenal player,” she said. “She’s a fantastic teammate with a great attitude and an extremely hard worker. Josie’s a joy to coach.”…
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