James Bruce Atkinson
James Bruce Atkinson James Bruce Atkinson of Largo, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida following an unexpected accident at home. He was born June 6, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to Robert and Norma (Vanmatre) Atkinson. James was a graduate of Muncie Central High School class of…
Read MoreTracy Thurman
Tracy Thurman Tracy Thurman, 65, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He spent his life cutting timber. He loved spending time in the woods. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Thurman, of Pikeville; children, Billy (Hazle) Thurman of Pikeville, Josh (Paula) Thurman of…
Read MoreMarsha Joy Martin
Marsha Joy Martin Marsha Joy Martin, 71, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Marsha loved her family, was a Christian, and enjoyed gardening. She was a Certified Financial Planner for Baird, and was the founder of the Sequatchie Valley Chapter NSDAR. Marsha was…
Read MoreLee and friends to perform on Main Street Stage
Edgar Allen “Eddy” Lee along with the Robersons and other musicians are going to be performing on the Main Street Stage on Saturday, April 22. The show is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in beautiful downtown Pikeville and free admission. For more see the April 13 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBledsoe students to compete in Texas
Five Bledsoe County High School juniors are going to represent Bledsoe County in Dallas, Texas at a national competition in June. Their project on mental health placed third and earned them the opportunity to compete on the national level. April 4-6 the Bledsoe County High School CTE HOSA Chapter had students compete at the State…
Read MorePreliminary hearing held in Rhea, Frizzell and Schmidt bound over
A preliminary hearing was held April 4 for Chloe L. Frizzell and Shelia K. Schmidt, former Bledsoe County School System paraprofessionals charged with child abuse. The judge bound the two women over to the Bledsoe County Grand Jury for possible indictment. The next Grand Jury session is in June. For more see the April 13…
Read MoreDanny “Boo” Ray McHone
Danny “Boo” Ray McHone Danny “Boo” Ray McHone, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away March 14th, 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 18,1957 in Whitwell, Tennessee to the late Ann McHone and was raised by his late grandparents Lurk and Lillian McHone after his mother was lost…
Read MoreBledsoe shines at TTU Regional Science Fair
Recently, the scientific minds of Bledsoe County students were put to the test and came away proven. They competed in the Tennessee Tech University (TTU) Regional Science Fair in Cookeville taking numerous first, second and third placements plus scholarship monies. Taking first place overall and receiving a $1,500 TTU scholarship was Landry Sherrell. Landry Sherrell’s…
Read MoreBledsoe FFA celebrates achievements
It’s been a banner year for the Bledsoe County FFA Chapter with some members achieving highest honors including Lillie Cagle who was selected as the Tennessee FFA Star in Agriscience. The Tennessee Star in Agriscience is awarded to the FFA member that demonstrates the top agriscience-based supervised agricultural experience in the state, including students who…
Read MoreChild seriously injured by hit and run driver
A young child playing outside Sunday afternoon, April 2, was struck by a vehicle who left the scene, reports Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris. The two-year-old child was found on US Highway 127 south, just north of the four-way, in front of its residence, and was taken to a Chattanooga medical facility for treatment. Apparently…
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