R.I.P.: Former VA Radio Personality, Station Owner Pete Bluhm

Pete Bluhm

Former Virginia radio owner Pete Bluhm died last week in Kinston NC.

He was 89-years-of-age, according to the Martinsville Bulletin.

In 1943 at the age of 15, he served in the Merchant Marines. Later he met and married the love of his life, Cathleen Yeatts, moved to Martinsville, became a well known radio personality, and through the years became owner of WMVA 1450 AM.

He was well known for his quick wit on the Chatter Box and Swap-Shop call-in radio programs, reviewing matters and solving problems with his friend Ms. Calabash and best friend, the late Dr. Bing.

During his radio career he broadcast over 1,000 football, basketball, and baseball games for local high schools. At one point he was named Virginia Sportscaster of the Year.

WMVA 1450 AM (1 Kw)

Barry Michaels, morning host at WIND 95.5 FM  in Gainesville-Ocala, Florida recemembers Bluhm.
"He meant quite a bit to those of us who depended on him to get us the school info! And so well rounded!