Bedford County Post

Bedford County Post, Wednesday, June 19, 2024— 5A Obituaries Reproduction of all matter herein is prohibited without the expressed written consent of the publisher. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ALL letters must be signed and a street address and telephone number provided. The address and telephone number will not be published, but used to verify the authorship of the letter. Email Letters to: zwatkins@bedfordcountypost.com ADVERTISING POLICIES In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods at less than the proper price, The Bedford County Post will furnish a letter to the advertiser stating the correct price to be posted in the place of business. Or, the newspaper will (when contacted within 48 hours of the error) publish the material correctly in a space equal to the space in which the error occurred plus additional space for the store signature. The Bedford County Post accepts no liability for failure to publish advertising. 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The Bedford County Post STAFF WRITER Mark McGee mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com PAGINATION Mary Cook SPORTS EDITOR Chris Siers csiers@bedfordcountypost.com mcook@bedfordcountypost.com PAGINATION Carol Spray cspray@bedfordcountypost.com dwomble@bedfordcountypost.com Visit Us 210 S. Main St. Shelbyville Vol. 1 - No. 45 1 Section - 16 Pages Christine Hawes June 10, 2024 Mrs. Christine Hawes, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away June 10, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Jean Blanton Walls May 28, 2024 Jean Blanton Walls, age 97 of Rover, TN, past from this life and went to be with the Lord on Tues- day, May 28, 2024. Jean was born on April 29, 1927 in Rover, TN to the late Sam B. and Ruth Elmore Blanton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Walls; and her brothers, Sam, Jr. and James Blanton (twin brother). She was a lifelong member of Rover Baptist Church. She loved going to church and did so until her health declined. She loved God and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart. She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Cleek of Shelbyville, and Angela Thompson and husband Dwight of Bell Buckle; grandchildren, Zeke Cleek and wife Lauren, and Ben Thompson, along with four great grandchildren. Per Jeans request, she is to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Doak Howell Funeral Home is serving the family. www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com SamanthaWynn Jackson Shreve June 2, 2024 Samantha Wynn Jackson Shreve age 33 of Wartrace, TN passed from this life Sunday June 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her fam- ily after an extended ill- ness. Samantha’s wishes were to be cremated, and a private memorial ser- vice will be held at a later date. Samantha was born on March 4, 1991 in Nashville, TN to Michael Jack- son and Debra Martin Jackson who survives. Sa- mantha was a graduate of Cascade High School Class of 2009, then she became a Dental Assistant having worked with Clemments Dental formally known as Clark Dental. Then in the last 3 years with C.A.R.S. service center in Wartrace as a service writer. Sa- matha was a board member of the Bedford County Cancer Foundation and a member of Whispers of Hope, and Edgemont Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents; Mike and Deb- ra Jackson, her loving husband of 11 years; Colton Shreve, beloved children; Izzy & Gracie Shreve, sis- ter; Katie (Robert) Smartt of Manchester, TN grand- father Charles Jackson of Columbia, TN, in-laws; Charlie (Michelle) Winchester, TN, Jimmy (Kim) Shreve of Shelbyville, TN brother/sister in-law; Jar- ed (Kendall) Shreve, nieces & nephews; Wynnslee, Layla, Tyner, James, and Colt, aunts & uncle; Kathey (John David) Ledbetter of Flatcreek Community of Bedford County, and Betty Baker of Columbia, TN. Samantha is predeceased by her grandparents; Lois Jackson, Thomas J. and Francis Martin. In lieu of fl owers memorial donations can be made to Bedford County Cancer Foundation. Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the fam- ily. www.doakhowellfuneral home.com Davis named new District 7 commissioner By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedford- countypost.com The regular June meeting of the Bedford County Board of Com- missioners barely gave spectators time to get comfortable in their seats before adjourning. Commissioners only needed a half hour to go through a very short agenda at the regular June meeting. Keith Davis was nomi- nated to replace Julie Sanders as a 7th District Commissioner. Each commissioner could nominate a replacement, but Davis was the only name put up for vote. He joins Sylvia Pinson as representative for the dis- trict. Sanders is moving out of the district which required her to resign. All 16 commissioners present voted in favor of Davis and he was sworn in by county attorney John T. Bobo and Mayor Chad Graham. In other business a motion by Commis- sioner Linda Yockey was approved to designate two spaces around the courthouse as veteran’s handicapped spots tak- ing the place of regular handicapped parking. In the wake of construction around the square the original signs had been lost. Graham reminded commissioners the fi nal budget study session is scheduled for June 25 at 6 p.m. Also on June 25 the Financial Management committee will meet at 4:15 at 200 Dover Street. The called meeting for the Bedford County Com- missioners is on tap for 7 p.m. June 27 to discuss the end of the fi scal year. Keith Davis was sworn in by John T. Bobo and Mayor Chad Graham. JudithDiane Seiler Shulman May 21, 2024 Judith Diane Seiler Shulman, age 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on May 21, 2024. Judith Diane was born April 29, 1953 in Rhode Island to Dayton Albert Seiler and Dorothy Noelle Rankin. Judith Diane was the fi fth child of seven, withsiblingsSharonStern, Sandy Peck, Susanne Seiler (deceased), Melinda Atkin, David Seiler, and Dodie Du ff y - the family grew up in southern California andEast Tennessee. JudithDiane graduated fromUnaka High School and the University of Tennessee. Although she hadmany loves inher life, including her husbands Bill Shulman and Dale Floyd, she found her true passion in loving and raising her children and help- ing those inneed (people andanimals alike). Shewas able to bring joy and beauty to this world with her kind and generous spirit - she volunteered with many di ff erent or- ganizations. She could turn a drab space into a work of art with her skills in decorating and fl ower arranging. Ju- dithDiane had an immense range of skills, from teaching and news casting, to acting and art, to interior design and landscaping, to advocating and fundraising, to assisting and guiding those in need - everything she set out to do, she did well. She touched the lives of so many and was able to make a positive impact in this world: “What will you do today tomake the world a better place?” Judith Diane is survived by her children Jeremy, Marisa, and Adam Shulman and her siblings (listed above). Judith Diane is preceded in passing by her par- ents and sister Susanne. No formal service will be held. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to your fa- vorite charity to help either people or animals in need. Wanda Woodlee 306 E. Lane St. Shelbyville, TN 931-684-3904 www.allseasonsmonuments.com Granite • Bronze • Repair • Death Dates • Laser • Custom Design 'RQQLH 6PLWK Give Me A Call For All Your Real Estate Needs! Lic# 7371 e ff orts will focus on local education, job creation and housing issues. For more information about “A Better Bedford” or to support their e ff orts, visit ABetterBedford.org. “A Better Bedford PAC is a non-partisan orga- nization committed to promoting opportunity, prosperity, and honest dialogue for all citizens of Shelbyville and Bedford County,” Co ff ey said. “We seek to support innovative and civic-minded candi- dates and elected leaders who are dedicated to con- structive collaboration and partnership across all levels of government and the private sector. “We strive to estab- lish Shelbyville and Bed- ford County as examples of good governance for other communities across Tennessee while embody- ing ideals rooted in hon- esty, integrity, and vision- ary leadership.” Bedford Continued from Page 1 The Shelbyville-Bed- ford County Library re- quested $164,812, a 10 percent increase over the previous year. The last time the funding for the library had been in- creased was fi ve years ago. Council members voted to not grant an increase of last year’s $149,829 budget. A mo- tion to provide half of the requested raise was also voted down. The Vocational Reha- bilitation Center did not ask for additional fund- ing over their $25,000 last year. The old Sears Christ- mas catalog was known as the “Wish” book and department heads dis- cussed their wish lists over two study sessions. *The Codes De- partment will receive $35,000 for a 2024 Ford Maverick truck. *Under general gov- ernment $25,000 was approved for the City Hall roof. There will be $30,000 in renovations to the bathroom on the outside south end of the rec center to meet ADA standards. The River- view District project will receive $500,000 plus $250,000 from the Ho- tel/Motel Fund. The big ticket item is $3,055,500 for the fl ood pump project with a $1,830,000 purchase price and $1,225,500 for installation. *The Shelbyville Po- lice Department is ex- pected to receive six new vehicles including the equipment at a cost of $357,300. A new phone system will be $20,000. *Animal Control will receive $20,000 for a used work truck pur- chase. *The Willow Mount Cemetery was a big win- ner with $7,000 for a 2.5 ton A/C unit, $76,000 for a Bobcat Track Loader, $11,000 for security cam- eras, $35,000 for paving and $5,000 for stone and gravel. *The parks and recre- ation department will re- ceive $126,000 for a rail trail survey, rail banking and cleanup and $25,000 for a new mower with a 72-inch deck replacing a 2008 model. Four basketball goals which can be operated electronically will be in- stalled in the rec center for $40,000. New ADA aquatic stairs will be add- ed for $10,000. On the loss side a $7,000,000 park ex- pansion which would be phase 1 of a soccer com- plex was not added to the budget along with $275,000 for new light- ing at the Babe Ruth Field at H.V. Gri ffi n Park and $100,000 for ten- nis court bleachers and shade. *The Shelbyville Mu- nicipal Airport had sev- eral rollover and grant items approved including the purchase of 1.5 acres, corporate hangar site de- velopment design and taxiway hangar develop- ment. *The public works de- partment was approved for a $121,000 tractor with a side mount mower to replace a 1996 model, a four-ton asphalt recy- cler and hot box trailer to make it easier to fi x pot- holes for $40,000. Under solid waste the department is also expected to receive a 2024 International Road Tractor for $142,201, an automated side loader 31-yard garbage truck for $400,000 and a tire changer for $5,800. City Continued from Page 1