Marion County mourns the loss of high school senior

JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) — Marion County is mourning the loss of a beloved high school student.

Senior, Bentley Buchanan, passed away on Friday morning.

She was a highly-involved member of the community.

Marion County High School has shared an official statement in her remembrance:

“We are devastated to announce the passing of one of our seniors, Bentley Buchanan, this morning. She was a member of our volleyball team and basketball team, but most importantly, our Warrior family. We send our love, prayers, and condolences to all of those impacted by this tragedy.  If anyone in the student body or community need a place to go this evening to process their grief or be around others who are mourning the loss of such a beautiful soul, MCHS will be opening the gym from 4-6pm CST. There will be counselors, school officials, and ministers available to talk to you. Please remember her family and friends as they try to find their way through this difficult time,” Marion County High School said.

The school is holding a candlelight vigil in her memory Saturday night at 6 p.m. (CST) in Bill Baxter Stadium.

On Monday, Dec. 4, MCHS students will have an early dismissal at 10 a.m. (CST).

MCHS said, “This is to accommodate the Buchanan family’s wish to hold Bentley’s funeral service on campus.”

Marion County community mourns the loss of beloved high school senior. Image provided by Marion County High School on Facebook.