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Munford committed to fire safety Mayor: Staffing a ‘glaring weakness’
By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
Though the city was criticized last week by its partners for not adequately staffing their joint fire department, Munford officials said they're committed to fire safety. "We recognize that we need more firefighters, it's a glaring weakness," said mayor Dwayne Cole. The fire department, which Munford shares with the Town of Atoka, currently staffs eight full-time firefighters. Cole said
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there are approximately 30 volunteer firefighters, a number that often changes. In Atoka, aldermen are upset that though $310,000 is paid annually for fire services, their station is not often manned. The lack of adequate staffing has been a concern for the south cities for many years, but has been more of a hot topic lately when Munford did not budget funds for additional firefighters this year.
Valid concerns have arisen that understaffing could result in longer response times during emergencies. The combined department serves more than 5,000 residences within the cities' boundaries alone, not to mention the businesses and the homes in the county. The fire department is also responsible for responding to emergencies, such as accidents and medical calls, and requests
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County ranks 43rd in health By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com On Monday, Covington police will host another safety awareness meeting, this time focusing on holiday safety. "We're going to go over holiday safety tips," said Officer Danielle Faulk. This summer, following a period of increased crime in the city, the COVINGTON departSAFETY AWARENESS ment held MEETING a comWhen: Monday, Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m. munity Where: Covington meeting Municipal Center (former that went First Baptist Church) over well. Why: Discuss holiday Faulk said safety and other concerns Chief Tim Glass wants to continue meeting with the public. "He really wants to be in touch with the community, to talk with residents and find out their needs and concerns," she said. "We want to cater to what they need and better assist the community." The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the newly-named Covington Municipal Center, located at the corner of Church and Main streets in the former First Baptist Church facility. The public is invited – and encouraged – to attend the meeting. It will be attended by the police chief, assistant chiefs and other city officials.
for mutual aid. Firefighters must also respond to a 911 call, even when it does not involve a legitimate emergency. "It's an extremely high burden on them," Cole said Wednesday. Despite this burden, however, fire chief Alan Barkelew said firefighters are doing the best they can do. "We're making all of our calls," Barkelew said during the Dec. 4 meeting of Atoka's Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Results of a new study indicate Tipton County is only the 43rd healthiest county in Tennessee and its residents are more obese than much of the nation. The study is part of the 2012 America’s Health Rankings, an annual assessment of the nation’s health created by United Health Foundation in collaboration with the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention. According to the results, more than a third of Tipton County’s adult population is obese, a measure that is determined by having a body mass index of 30 or greater. Comparable to all neighboring counties, the adult obesity rate is 36 percent. The national benchmark is 25 percent and, at 32 percent, the statewide results are also above the average. And while the obesity rate in the county and the state are greater than the national rates, Tennessee moved up two spots from 2011. It is currently ranked 39th in the country for overall health. Sendentary lifestyles, violent crime and diabetes contributed to the state’s low national ranking; however, the state performed well for its low prevalence of binge drinking and moderately well for its availability of primary care physicians SEE HEALTH, PAGE A3
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Sold: Millington Telephone expects ‘no changes’ for customers By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com There will be no immediate changes in telephone, television and broadband service coming for residents of South Tipton County following the acquisition of Millington Telephone. Ritter Communications, a provider of advanced tele-
communications services and broadband technologies to businesses and residential customers in northeast and central Arkansas, announced it completed its purchase of the communications company on Tuesday afternoon. “Right now, the only thing that has changed is the ownership,” said Dan Hatzenbuehler, the company’s CEO. “This is INSIDE Local librarians raise money for the Ladybug Library, a project headed by Kate Krull to donate more books to LeBonheur Childrens Hospital. B3
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the beginning of a process, and all of us at Ritter are looking forward to new and exciting changes yet to come.” The company provides services to approximately 20,000 customers in parts of Tipton, Shelby, Haywood and Fayette counties. Though it was announced no immediate changes were coming, the company said it plans
to upgrade equipment and enhance services for customers in 2013. “That work begins now with a formal infrastructure assessment,” said Ritter Communications President Chip Dickinson. “Stay tuned for announcements regarding new advanced services in the months ahead.” Originally founded in 1912,
Millington Telephone was purchased by Mr. B.L. Howard in 1928. More information about the company’s history can be found at millingtontelephonecompany.com/mtc_about. html. Customers of Millington Telephone and Millington Cable will still be serviced by local offices in Munford and Millington.
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Preschool makes plans to extend hours By JESSICA COOKE jcooke@covingtonleader.com
The Methodist-Presbyterian preschool in Downtown Covington is extending their school hours to accommodate community members who desire additional hours of childcare, says director Andrea Franklin. The school, which has classes on various days for ages 3, 4 and 5, is currently open from 8 a.m. to noon. During this time the children are taught in
a structured, age-appropriate classroom environment. However, some parents have expressed a desire for the school's availability earlier in the morning and during the afternoon, and staff members are working to be able to meet these needs starting with the 2013-2014 school year. Franklin says that when the school reopens after the summer break in August, their hours will extend from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will offer
a combination of more structured class time in the morning as well as free play and organized recreational activities later in the afternoon. The school is located in the First Presbyterian Church facilities and operates independently under the umbrella of the First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches of Covington. Applications for the 2013-2014 school year will be available beginning in January for currently enrolled students
Infant death under investigation By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com MUNFORD – The death of a three-weekold infant is still under investigation, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office reported last week. According to a press release from the department, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 2300 block of Drummonds Road on Thursday, Dec. 6 after a father reportedly fell while holding the child. The baby, Zayne Hunter DeMeza, was reportedly unresponsive at the time of the call and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Tipton County Medical Examiner Dr. Buffy Cook requested an autopsy. Results have not yet been
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released. "It is a tragedy for the death of a child and certainly we will use every resource available to determine the cause of this child's death," said Sheriff J.T. "Pancho" Chumley. Zayne is the son of newlyweds Chelsea and Bryan DeMeza and Jason Yelvington. In addition to his parents, Zayne is also survived by his sister, Cayleigh Yelvington of Munford, grandparents, Christi and Mike Sartain of Atoka, Billy and Donna Whitesides of Munford and Jake and Carol Yelvington of Brighton. His great-grandpar-
ents are Paul and Becky DeLashmit of Covington and Patrick and Janelle Cole of Drummonds. The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division of the TCSO, the Dept. of Children's Services and by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. It is not uncommon for infant deaths to be investigated. Authorities say the family is cooperating with detectives. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 14 from 1 p.m. until the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Munford Funeral Home.
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By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com New aldermen have been sworn in in several Tipton County boards recently. In Atoka on Dec. 4, Walker Adams was sworn in to begin serving a two-year term. Adams replaces Chris McConnell. Aldermen Bobby Hutchison and Brett Giannini won their bids for re-election and were also sworn in by Jones last week. On Tuesday night in Brighton, Melissa Sartain and Sarah Crocker were sworn in. The two are filling seats formerly held by Aldermen Jim Wyatt and Philip Mathis and mayor Jeff Scott won re-election and were also sworn in. In Covington, Ed Timberlake, Jere Hadley and Minnie Bommer were sworn in to serve as Covington aldermen at the city's meeting on Tuesday night. Bommer and Hadley replaced aldermen Shelvie Rose and Tommy Hatcher. Alderman John E. Edwards was re-elected vice mayor by the board.
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Continued from A1 and per-capita public health funding. In Tipton County, 33 percent of adults are reportedly physically inactive and 29 percent of adults are smokers. Eighty-two percent of adults have been screened for diabetes. Only 11 percent of adults in the county report excessive drinking.
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Continued from A1 It was also during that meeting that aldermen decided to postpone the renewal of the fire services contract with Munford and see what it'd take to form an independent department. Town attorney Lyle Jones is working to clarify a clause that would allow each city to terminate the contract should one hinder the progression of fire services. Though Atoka aldermen have expressed an interest in breaking the partnership with Munford, Cole said the two cities are better off as partners. "We do much better by working together and our citizens are better served, our ISO ratings are lower …" he said. "Overall, the community is better served if we can keep the department as one." In addition to fire services, Atoka is dependent upon Munford for natural gas, water and sewer services. "All of these things are important to the bigger picture. We are good for them and they are good
for us. We're good for each other." Cole said officials from both cities met last week in an effort to resolve the problem. The solution to the problem – hiring more firefighters – is a solution Munford can't afford this fiscal year. "At this time, our revenues don't support additional firefighters," Cole said. "At any given day we don't have enough firefighters. We're not adequately staffed." Atoka can afford it, however, and the city plans to offer Munford a grant to help pay firefighters' salaries. The proposed plan would contribute additional funds to the fire department's budget and create up to two more full-time positions. Atoka would cover the cost for two years, then Munford would be responsible for the salaries beginning with the third year. Both parties are agreeing to the plan, however it is currently being reviewed before put in
place. Another plan to help improve fire protection, in Atoka at least, is the overnight staffing of the town's Station 3, located on Walker Parkway. "It's being staffed with volunteers and they're being paid to stay overnight there," Cole said. The mayor said his town remains committed to providing excellent fire service to South Tipton County. They've applied for several grants and are awaiting notifications. "It's very important to us," he said. "And with the staff we have, we provide an exceptionally high level of service." The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets again at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 at City Hall. The public is invited to attend.
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In our Your Turn section we feature answers to questions asked of our Facebook fans. This week we asked:
Who’s responsible? The events of Wednesday, 28 November, 2012, when my husband was victim to a horrific automobile accident on Highway 51 in Tipton County near Munford, has led me to ask the question: “When a loved one is in an automobile accident and transported to the Baptist Tipton Hospital by ambulance, who is responsible for contacting the next of kin?” On Wednesday, 28 November, 2012, my husband did not come home for dinner. When I called him to see where he was, he appeared to be in a state of shock and answered he was at the hospital, the Volvo was mangled and he had been hit by truck… an 18 wheel HAZMAT tankard truck to be exact. I asked my husband about the extent of his injuries and all he could say was “come see for yourself.” He then ended the call because the emergency room doctor had entered the room and wanted to start evaluating the extent of his injuries. Not knowing the extent of his injuries I called Baptist Tipton to inquire about his condition. Of course given all the HEPPA restrictions, the person who answered the telephone was unable to give me any information about the extent of my husband’s injuries, however she did confirm he had been admitted to the emergency room. When I asked her why no one had contacted me (his emergency contact) she indicated it was not part of her job. This was the first service interaction that led me to ask the question: “When a loved one is in an automobile accident and transported to the Baptist Tipton Hospital by ambulance, who is responsible for contacting the next of kin?” It also brought to mind another question: “Why does the medical professional ask for emergency contact information if they do not use it to contact next of kin?” The prayerful drive from Millington to Covington seemed like forever not knowing the extent of my husband’s injuries. As I learned more about the events of the accident and how the 18 wheel HAZMAT tankard truck had clipped/smashed the left back of our 1996 Volvo sedan, put the car into an 180-plus degree counter clockwise spin, hit the left front head on, caught the driver’s side of the car between the truck cab and the trainer and pushed the car down Highway 51 until it landed in the median in a ditch, all I could do was praise God for keeping my husband safe and relatively unharmed during what could have been a fatal accident. According to my husband he had asked the paramedics and/or Munford police at the accident scene as they were pulling him out of the car and strapping him to a stretcher to call his wife and gave them my phone number. This was the second service interaction that led me to ask the question: “When a loved one is in an automobile accident and transported to the Baptist Tipton Hospital by ambulance, who is responsible for contacting the next of kin?” I ask this question in hopes that someone in the future will not experience this lack of service from those who are involved with emergency/ health care. I have also begun to question whether people in the emergency /health care profession have become so desensitized by daily routines and bureaucracy that they have forgotten the human side of their business. To top things off, the truck driver who, as stated in the police report, was an inexperienced operator, drove into my husband’s lane (with five witnesses confirming the aforementioned events of the accident) causing the accident and yet there was no indication in the Munford police report that he was issued a citation. Is that standard protocol and/or did we overlook it in the police report? It’s rather pathetic how my husband (and I) were victim to the events on Wednesday, 28 November, 2012 when an inexperienced operator of an 18 wheel HAZMAT tanker failed to keep in the proper lane and we are now expected to relive this horrific accident as we pursue the company’s insurance claim adjuster to ensure they take responsibility for the damages. What’s wrong with that picture?
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Momma said he’s on the way When it was close to Santy com- impossible to go to sleep waiting ing Momma reminded that I must on the fat red suit? I’ll admit there be good or he won’t stop. At this were times I was panic afraid that young age all the kids had been Santy would pass me by. Momma told the same thing by their par- and Daddy reminded me our first ents. Remember how you got to Christmas or so we didn’t have thinking, “well I wonder if Santy much but a few gifts that consisted saw me when I was mostly of clothes we chasing the chickens?” needed. Daddy never I didn’t mean to kick the got too excited on wastcat either but I couldn’t ing money for toys that help it as he got under were destroyed in a day my feet. Maybe once I or three. Buy someforgot to wash behind thing like work clothes my ears before Sunday that you can use for school, but I hope no several decades. Some one saw me. I kicked Christmas spirit! over the oyster shells What thrilled Momand didn’t pick them up ma promptin’ her faand Momma wondered mous giggle was after why they were scata few hours of peepin’ SOUTHERN RAISIN' O TIS G RIFFIN tered so much? Not my I would come in with fault as the feed trough my bottom lip draggin’ jumped under my feet. the wooden floor and Since none of this was brought up sit at her feet to reassure me Santy I ‘figgered’ I’m safe. would stop. After a hug and kiss Years later when Momma, Dad- I felt better because my Momma dy and I were preparing for Santy said, “yes he will come.” My coming, little did I realize just how Momma loved me and wouldn’t much Christmas meant to them? tell me a story. Daddy got a kick out of remindDaddy kept reading his Pressing me that I needed to go to bed Scimitar newspaper in his easy at dark. He said, “I thought this chair. He’d slide the paper to the would make Santy come faster.” side and remind me that Santy was They said as soon as we finished comin’ but not until I was asleep. supper I blurted, “I was sleepy “There are a lot kids he has to visit and ready for bed.” They agreed. and if you are awake Santy is real While reading and sewing Mom- smart and won’t come.” Momma ma reminded back then often I said every time I would check the would barely crack the door and cookies and glass of sweet milk to peep to check under the still empty see if he had taken a small swig tree. No Santy. Of course they just and maybe a nibble. Once satissmiled and kept looking busy. fied I stumbled back to bed. Can you remember how it was What was funny to Momma
and Daddy, once I was asleep, I couldn’t hear it thunder much less the sleigh bells ringin’ when Santy hit the roof with Rudolph and Bubba. As hard as I tried not once did I wake up before my parents. They said I would sprint to the living room tree checking each wrapped gift loudly guessing what was hog tied in a certain box. Although I desired certain toys it didn’t really matter now. The warm morning stove would be roaring with the tree lights flickering as I opened my gifts from Santy. Momma and Daddy reminded me years later, I carefully took the time to explain how each toy worked as if they didn’t know. Christmas is indeed a special time of year with the gifts and excitement of the little ones still living in a fantasy world. The hard working, loving parents make all their wishes come true. A time to reflect on the material items we possess, the wonderful friends and family we so dearly cherish. A time to worship and count our many blessings as we celebrate our Savior’s birth. Be thankful for what we have and pray for the young folks fighting to protect our country so we may be able to enjoy the above. However, don’t forget and remember the most important first six letters in Christmas. That’s what it’s all about…Southern Glory! Otis Griffin is the author of the book “Southern Raisin”. He was born in Charleston, Tenn., and attended Rosemark Grammar School and Bolton High School.
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Covington High School principal Peggy Murdock spoke about her school at a recent meeting of the Covington Lions Club. Bill Enzor, left, was the program chairman and Lowell Friend is club president.
Rose Cousar, right, Tipton County’s assessor of property, was a recent guest speaker at the Covington Exchange Club. Exchangite Trish Williams introduced Cousar to the club.
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Cause and effect Charles Krauthammer has a great command of the American/English language. As a political analyst he has the capability of describing a situation with the right mixture of intelligence and common sense. However, he seems to be at a loss trying to analyze the outcome of the recent presidential election. When I asked a knowledgeable source for his input, he explained, “Obama got more votes than Romney”. This simple yet accurate response does not satisfy the entire question. It is only the result. My vocation as a tractor mechanic requires a keen sense of analyzing problems. An assessment of the “cause and effects” of the problem provides the bigger picture. We already know the result – more votes. But we want to know how and why. I have street sources who shall remain anonymous that partially answer that question quite eloquently. Before sharing the answer please allow me to elaborate so as to add credence to the assessment.
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At this time there are four basic camps of democrats, each with its own agenda: a) the independent democrat – a person who intelligently examines the issues and feels most comfortable with the democrats’ stated plans to address those issues (kudos to that group!); b) the yellow dog democrat who, under no circumstances, would ever, ever vote for a republican. Thanks to natural attrition this group has been greatly reduced in numbers; c) there are those democrats who honestly believe in socialism and see the Democrat Party as the most assessable for their cause. These three groups did their share to help re-elect President Obama. But the fourth and newest flock of democrats was the most overwhelming single force that defeated Mitt Romney. The street name for this group is “Demostrich”. When historians attempt to record the “cause and effects” of the 2012 election, three words, not yet officially recognized by wordsmiths, will accurately serve their
needs. Demostrich is one of those words. The word is a compound of the words “ostrich” and “democrat”. The mascot of this new gaggle of voters is the ostrich, symbolic of the creature with its head in the sand. The human counterpart of the bird keeps his “head in the sand” regarding political information. The only time he pulls his head from the sand is at election time. He is aroused every four years to assume the privilege of casting his ballot for the democrat candidate. The second word “freischidt”, a German street word, defines goods and services over and beyond the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing provided at no charge by the government. Previously these items were considered to be luxuries. The pronouncement of “freischidt” emits the most effective sound to trumpet the demostriches to pull from the sand to flock to the polls en masse. A demostrich is already programmed to vote for the democrat nominee. The timely clarion call by the news media and campaign ads proclaiming freischidt
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The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of Dec. 2-8.
▪ Bartram, Jennifer Aliene, 26, domestic assault, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Brown, Brian Lee, 30, contraband into penal inst., domestic assault, public intoxication; Dec. 8, MUPD ▪ Byrd, Currie Lee, 27, poss. of drug para. with intent to deliver, Dec. 3, TCSO ▪ Caster, Rafiele, 28, theft over $1,000, simple poss. marijuana; Dec. 3, MUPD ▪ Clemons, Nicole Leann, 20, shoplifting, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Dalton, Kenneth Brian, 40, poss. drug para. with intent to deliver, resisting arrest; Dec. 5, TCSO ▪ Deer, Amanda Joyce, 29, failure to pay child support, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license; Dec. 3, TCSO ▪ Douglas, Eddie Duane, 36, convicted felon in poss. of firearm, poss. firearm/comm. dangerous felon, alteration of items, resisting, poss. legend. drug w/o prescription, poss. sch. III; Dec. 6, CPD ▪ Douglas, Leo Anthony, 25, criminal impersonation, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Eubanks, Jr., Michael Ray, 42, agg. assault no injury, Dec. 8, TCSO ▪ Flowers, Brandon Terrell, 29, domestic assault, Dec. 3, CPD ▪ Ford, Christopher Brian, 34, promo of meth. manuf., Dec. 5, TCSO ▪ Gillihan, Christopher
Andrew, 43, driving on rev../canc./susp. license; Dec. 2, BPD ▪ Goodwin, Tracy Evette, 30, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, registration law, theft of motor vehicle; Dec. 8, MPD ▪ Govan, Donald Lloyd, 46, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Hall, Cynthia Melissa, 44, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, driving right side of roadway, impeding traffic; Dec. 8, CPD ▪ Hall, James Arness, 46, criminal trespass, shoplifting; Dec. 6, CPD ▪ Hall, Setric Robert, 41, agg. assault with injury, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Hardee, David L., 18, simple poss. marijuana, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Harris, Thomas Richard, 42, poss. sch. II drug, poss. sch. IV drug; Dec. 5, TCSO ▪ Hobock Jr., Larry Lee, 24, poss. sch. III drug, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Hooper, Ashley Lauren, 24, domestic assault, Dec. 4, TCSO ▪ Horne, Scott Eric, 29, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, seat belt law, no insurance; Dec. 6, CPD ▪ Houston, Travis James, 19, DUI first offense, no seat belt; Dec. 3, MPD ▪ Howard, Mary Michelle, 44, DUI second offense, implied consent law, driving left of center; Dec. 3, MPD ▪ Hunt, Ashley Ann, 24,
but it’s important. The more you know about their investments, retirement accounts and estate plans, the better prepared you’ll be to respond helpfully if they mention an action they’re considering taking that, to you, just doesn’t sound appropriate. • Suggest professional help. If your parents are already working with a qualified financial professional, they’re probably less likely to be victimized by fraud than if they were managing their finances on their own. And it’s a good idea for you to know their financial advisor, and for him or her to know you, as you may well be involved in your parents’ legacy planning. But if your parents don’t already have a financial advisor, you may want to recommend one to them, particularly if it’s someone you already know and trust. It’s entirely possible that your parents won’t need any assistance in avoiding financial scams. But, just in case, be prepared to act on the above suggestions. Your intervention could help preserve your parent’s financial independence. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Steven Jones is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Atoka. Visit him at 360 Atoka McLaughlin Drive or call 901-8379772.
provided the link that produced the plurality of numbers needed to defeat the republicans. It is a costly process. The campaign to re-elect President Obama cost the democrat party about a billion dollars (that’s billion, with a “B”). This expense was covered by confiscated union dues, Hollywood elites, George Soros, and to a certain degree by tax payers. The purchased programmed, unthoughtful vote is equal to Mr. Krauthammer’s vote in the final count. It is going to require a tremendous elevation of awareness and many wise voters to overcome the numbers represented by the demostriches. The promise of freischidt in return for their selfish vote is a greedy, yet effective motivation. As this trend continues we will eventually witness the fundamental change in America Barack Obama promised. Frankly, I do not like that change and I hope (and pray) that his socialist agenda fails. To avert that destiny we must encourage our fellow Americans – the demostriches, to remove their heads from the sand more frequently, use their
shoplifting, Dec. 4, TCSO ▪ Isome, Randall Eugene, 30, domestic assault, Dec. 8, CPD ▪ Kasinger, James Howard, 30, theft $500 or less, Dec. 4, TCSO ▪ King, Heather Dawn, 21, shoplifting, Dec. 4, CPD ▪ King, Jackie Lavelle, 22, shoplifing, Dec. 4, CPD ▪ Link, Damion Undrel, 25, poss. sch. IV drug, Dec. 8, MPD ▪ Malone, A.C., 54, public intoxication, Dec. 7, CPD ▪ McBride, Mario Vonteze, 29, poss. controlled substance, Dec. 8, MPD ▪ McCullar, Jessica Faye, 29, contempt of court, Dec. 6, TCSO ▪ McRee, Pamala Marie, 45, theft, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ McWherter, Matthew Lawrence, 30, domestic assault, Dec. 4, APD ▪ Miller, Antonio, 34, poss. sch. VI, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Miller, Curtis Dewayne, 30, domestic assault, Dec. 2, MUPD ▪ Moore, Anthony Ray, 38, domestic assault, Dec. 7, CPD ▪ O’Neal, Barbara Sue, 49, theft under $500, Dec. 2, CPD ▪ Pinkston, Alanda Domnic, 29, following too close, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license; Dec. 2, CPD ▪ Plourde, Marc William, 46, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 6, BPD ▪ Porter, Billie Jean, 36, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 6, BPD ▪ Pullen, Cindy Jeanette, 46, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, worthless check; Dec. 8, BPD
eyes to see and their ears to hear and their minds to comprehend. There are no free lunches, nor should there by except for those among us truly in need of the basics: food, shelter, and clothing. While “demostrich” and “freischidt” describe the cause of the outcome, a third word “ineptocracy” defines the effect of this fallacious election: a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing. And where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or least likely to succeed are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers. These three words will likely earn a spot in the next edition of Simon-Shuster’s New World Dictionary of the American/English Language. Their definitions will each allude to the Nov. 6, 2012 re-election of President Barack Hussein Obama. Bill Wallace Covington
▪ Smith, Stephanie Lynn, 29,violation of truancy law adult, Dec. 7, BPD ▪ Smith, Toby Carl, 41, failure to pay child support, Dec. 3, TCSO ▪ Smith, Wallace Melvin, 30, agg. assault with injury, Dec. 5, TCSO ▪ Smith, Warren Percy, 40, disorderly conduct, public intoxication; Dec. 8, TCSO ▪ Stafford Jr., Raymond Frederick, 46, domestic assault, Dec. 8, TCSO ▪ Stephens, Mark Anthony, 40, failure to pay child support x 3, Dec. 6, BPD ▪ Stewart, Michael Alex, 40, agg. assault no injury, domestic assault; Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Claude Filimore, 33, failure to pay child support, Dec. 3, TCSO ▪ Thompson, Dawn Marie, 33, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 7, TCSO ▪ Vandiver, Robin Nicole, 30, shoplifting, Dec. 4, TCSO ▪ Walker, Randall Eugene, 28, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, Dec. 2, BPD ▪ Webster, Joshua David, 19, poss. sch. II with intent, poss. drug para. with intent to deliver; Dec. 2, TCSO ▪ White III, Henry, 53, domestic assault, driving on rev./canc./susp. license; Dec. 8, TCSO ▪ Wilks, Jamarae Rapheal, 19, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, disregard stop sign, light law; Dec. 6, TCSO ▪ Winchester, Bradley Eugene, 39, public intoxication, Dec. 6, MPD
Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).
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Bernard, Chaunquinn Joshaben Born: 2/23/1986 150 Towering Heights Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Agg. burglary
Byberg, Michael Anthony Born: 7/22/1957 15 Coleman Rd. 13 Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Agg. assault w/ injury
Flowers, Daniko Deon Born: 5/10/1988 219 Kincaid Dr. Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Agg. assault with injury x 2
Franks, Matthew Allen Born: 3/12/1984 4477 N. Hwy 51 Henning, TN 38041 Charge: Burglary
Mason, Michael Edward Born: 9/9/1985 786 Peeler Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Delivery of marijuana, domestic assault
Mason, Torey Ester Born: 3/20/1974 Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. burglary (parole violation), child support, driving on rev. license, poss. marijuna
Nelson, Leif Edward Born: 10/22/1963 201 Bass St. Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Arson (parole violation)
Ruffin, Elton Tyrone Born: 3/4/1973 5229 Corkwood Dr. Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Failure to pay child support x 2
Tolliver, Derrick Dawayne Born: 4/17/82 412 Habitat Cove Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Agg. assault no injury, disregard traffic order
Williams, Christopher Allen Born: 12/27/1971 217 Boals St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Failure to pay child support x 2
crime stoppers of tipton county inc. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:
John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986. Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back. If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff ’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.
Obituaries Sharon Francies Holmes
Date of Death - November 28, 2012 Sharon Francies Holmes, daughter of Sarah Holmes of Brownsville and Herbert Henderson, expired November 28, 2012 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis. Visitation was Friday Dec. 7, 2012 from 2-7 p.m. (wake 5:30-7) at Palmer Funeral Home Mason. Services were Saturday at noon at Belmont CME Church, Mason, with burial in Patterson Cemetery in Somerville. Her loving memories will forever remain in the hearts of her children: Larmont Holmes of Illinois, Prince Holmes of Somerville and Tonya (Eric) Flemming of Cordova; 12 siblings Willola Marshall, Jeanette (Jimmie) Cleaves, Bobbie Bonner, Brenda (Tyrone) Worrles, Linda (Earl) Taylor, Darlene (Ronnie) Elcan, Shelia Johnson, Angela and Carolyn Henderson, Melvin (Doris) Davis, Michael Davis and Herbert Henderson Jr.; 12 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Those awaiting her arrival, the” father” that reared her as his own, James H. Davis, and siblings Augustus and James D. Davis, Earlene Campbell and James Holmes. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Haywood Walton
Date of Death - December 1, 2012 Haywood Walton, 68, born to Al (Mary Coach) Walton, expired December 1, 2012 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 from 2-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at Union Hill MB Church with burial in church cemetery, both in Gallaway. Survivors include four siblings, Bernice Walton and Robert Walton, both of Gallaway, Bessie Terry of Mason and Plummer Walton of Nashville; a host of other relatives and friends. Four siblings, Charles, Al, Charlie and Lorine Walton preceed him in transition. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Zayne Hunter DeMeza
Date of Death - December 6, 2012 Zayne Hunter DeMeza, 2 ½ week old son of Chelsea and Bryan DeMeza and Jason Yelvington, passed away December 6, 2012. He is also survived by his sister, Cayleigh Yelvington of Munford; grandparents, Christi and Mike Sartain of Atoka Billy and Donna Whitesides of Munford, and Jake and Carol Yelvington of Brighton; great-grandparents, Paul and Becky DeLashmit of Covington, and Patrick and Janelle Cole of Drummonds. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 14) from 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m. at Munford Funeral Home. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Mikayla Mere
August 18, 1994 – December 6, 2012 Mikayla Mere, 18, of Burlison, passed away on Thursday, December 6. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 11 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. She was a graduate of Brighton High School, recently enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and was a cashier at Wal-Mart. She is survived by her mother, Penny Mere of Brighton; her father, Tim Mere of Burlison; one brother, Austin Mere of Burlison; and her grandparents, Lawrence and Mary Pruitt of Covington and Tim and Kim Mere of Burlison; and her great-grandmother, Mary Mere of New York. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Aubrey Charles Pugh
Date of Death– December 6, 2012 US Veteran Aubrey Charles Pugh, 86, son of the late David (Norphenia Rhodes) Pugh, expired at his residence on December 6, 2012. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec, 14, from 1-7 p.m. (wake 5:30-7) at Palmer Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, Dec. 15 at noon at Hopewell M.B. Church, with burial in church cemetery all in Mason. Survivors include a loving wife, Lessie Mae Kelly Pugh; six children: Johnathan “Joe” (Geralyn) Hunt, Bobby (Betty) Crawford, Lawrence Pugh, David Pugh, Michael Pugh and Lester (Carolyn) Pugh; three siblings: Gladys Lewis, Ruth Singleton and Dollie (Horace) Hall; 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding him in transition are two children, Ronald and Aubrey Pugh Dunbar, and five siblings, James Johnson, Eddie L. Pugh, Ethel Warren, William Pugh and Annie B. Pugh Johnson. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude for the many expressions of love. May God bless each of you. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Nettie B. Currie Brown
May 27, 1927 – December 7, 2012
Nettie B. Currie Brown, 85, of Brownsville, died on December 7, 2012. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. at Macedonia M.B. Church on Saturday, Dec. 15. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Evelyn Pickard Griffin
April 27, 1924 – December 7, 2012
Evelyn Pickard Griffin, 88, a retired waitress and factory worker for Charms, died on December 7, 2012. She was the widow of Raymond D. Pickard and Morris A. Griffin and was a member of Randolph United Methodist Church. Graveside services took place on Monday, Dec. 10 at Ravenscroft Cemetery. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by her sons, Reggie (Carol) Pickard of Brighton and Dan (Alysia) Pickard of Covington; daughter Gloria Ann (Wayne) King of Athens, Ga.; brother Roy Ballard of Munford; sister Dorothy Craig of Munford; four grandchildren: Craig, Ashton, Carla and Rachel; and three great-grandchildren: Madison, Ali and Annabelle. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
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Gina Louise Pirtle Dewalt Kitchens June 28, 1959 – December 7, 2012
Gina Louise Pirtle Dewalt Kitchens, 53, of Ripley, died on December 7, 2012. Funeral services will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Antioch Curve Baptist Church in Gates on Saturday, Dec. 15. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Lizzie Mae Williams
Date of Death - December 7, 2012 Lizzie Mae Williams, 89, daughter of the late Claude Somerville and Ada Mae Williams, expired on December 7, 2012 at Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 14, from 1-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Saturday at noon prior to the services at 1 p.m. at Mason Church of Christ. Burial will follow at First Baptist Cemetery (aka Bailey), all in Mason. Survivors include one sister, Addie B. Herron of Chicago, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Three children and four siblings preceded her in transition. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Ricky Lewis Bowers Sr.
Date of Death - December 8, 2012 Ricky Lewis Bowers Sr., 51, of Ripley, died on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 at Thompson’s Mortuary in Ripley. He will be buried at St. Luke Cemetery. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
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There will be a Row Crop Production meeting at 8 a.m. at Post Office Barbeque, located at 9234 Hwy. 51 S. in Atoka. The event will feature speakers Dr. Larry Steckel on glyphosate resistant weed management, Bob Williams on corn and soybean varieties, Dr. Chris Main with a cotton update, and Dr. Angela McClure on GoBean fertility trials on soybeans. Breakfast will be provided. For more information, call Becky Muller at 752-1207.
December 13 The Tipton County Commission on Aging, located at 401 S. College St. in Covington, is hosting a Christmas open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Kerry Overton has recently joined the TCCA staff as our new director. The community is invited to meet her along with the other staff, participants, and board members. The community is also invited to take an angel from the Angel Tree. Please bring gifts to the TCCA center on or before Dec. 19. They will be given out at the seniors’ Christmas luncheon.
January 8 A Munford and Drummonds area Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held at the Quito/Drummonds Volunteer Fire Department from 7-8 p.m. For more information call Barbara Borum at 837-3244. January 9 The second annual Exchange Club Fish Fry will be held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. The menu will include fried fish, blackened catfish, hush puppies, fries and slaw. Carry outs will be available at 5:30 p.m and dine in from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7 per plate.
The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1382 meeting and annual Christmas luncheon will be held at noon at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. The installation of the 2013 Officers for the chapter will also be conducted. For
December 9, 1942 - December 8, 2012 Jimmy O. Marbry, 69, passed away on December 8, 2012, at his residence in Conway, S.C. Mr. Marbry was a retired farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Marbry is survived by his companion, Carolyn Teasley of Conway, S.C.; daughters Beverly Dunn of Eads and Debra Taylor of Brighton; mother Marie H. Marbry of Mason; brothers Terry Marbry and Troy Marbry of Mason; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Marbry was held on Wednesday, December 12, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. Interment will be at Ebenezer Cemetery.
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Richard Coy Morrison
Date of Death - December 9, 2012 Richard Coy Morrison, 74, of Brighton, a retired over-the-road truck driver for the Conwood Corporation, died on December 9, 2012. He was a mason with the Munford lodge, a maintenance man for the City of Munford and Baptist Memorial HospitalTipton and Standard Welders. Funeral services took place on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at Munford Funeral Home. He was buried at Clopton Cemetery. Mr. Morrison is survived by his wife, Judy Elizabeth Pinner Morrison; sons Richard Keith (Mayuri) Morrison of Arlington and Matthew Wade (Carolyn) Morrison of Brighton; sister Nancy Campbell of Munford; brother Sam Morrison of Covington; and two grandchildren, Christian Morrison and Kevin Morrison. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) December 13, 2012
Willie “Pete” Clarence Simpson October 4, 1932 – December 11, 2012
Willie “Pete” Clarence Simpson, 80, died on December 11, 2012. He was a retired bookkeeper for Ferrell Gas and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Simpson of Covington; daughter Jacqualyne (Stephen) Wells of Covington; and sister Evelyn Byars of Covington. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Barnett. Services for Mr. Simpson will be held on Friday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Chapel. Visitation will take place on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5-8 p.m., also at the funeral home. He will be buried at Covington Memorial Gardens.
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Cougars sweep Indians
Lady Cougars recover from slow start
Boys move to 1-1 in league play with win
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Two minutes into the third quarter of Friday night's MunfordJackson North Side girls basketball game, the Lady Cougars found themselves trailing the one-win Lady Indians 32-25. Munford head coach Steve Poindexter was not happy. The Lady Cougars rallied for a 50-46 home win to move to 2-0 in league play and 7-2 overall, but it didn't make the coach feel much better after the game. “We weren't taking pride in playing to our potential,” Poindexter said. “We were assuming we would win. We played like an immature team. I'm very disappointed.” Munford went on a 7-0 run midway through the third quarter. The burst was punctuated by a 3-pointer from Precious Mills with 4:45 left in the third that tied the score at 32. The Lady Cougars fell behind by three early in the fourth quarter, but Shaliyah Wiggins hit the third of her three 3-pointers moments later to tie the score and Robneisha Lee scored with 6:52 left to give Munford a two-point lead they would never lose. North Side (1-8, 0-2) trailed by two with four seconds left and had a chance to tie the game before a turnover. Kierra Webb hit a pair of free
Jackson North Side had a plan going into Friday night's District 13AAA game at Munford: slow down senior Jonathan Stark. The Indians deployed a box-andone defense in an attempt to limit the Cougars' leading scorer. Stark was held to 10 points, less than half of his scoring average, but it didn't keep the Cougars from winning 45-40 to move to 1-1 in league play. “I knew it was coming,” Munford coach Butch Hopkins said about the Indians' defensive strategy. “I thought Jonathan handled it. He played defense. He didn't force things and when he got openings he took advantage of it.” With 2:23 left in the game, Munford (7-2) led 39-37 before scoring six straight points to seal the win. Stark and Andrea' Bell each hit a pair of free throws during the stretch and Kylon Hall had a dunk. North Side's defense gave Munford's perimeter shooters plenty of opportunities, but the shots were not going down for the most part. “We weren't making them, but I told them when you're open you've got to take them,” Hopkins said. Bell led Munford with 18 points and Hall finished with eight. Munford lost its district opener at Dyer County on Dec. 4 and will have
Munford's Precious Mills maneuvers from room in the paint during action against Jackson North Side on Friday. Mills scored 10 points as Munford remained perfect in league play with a 50-46 win. Photo by Jeff Ireland
What's Next
SEE MHS, PAGE A8
Chargers rally past Westview By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com The Chargers dug a deep hole in the first half Tuesday at Martin Westview, falling behind by as many as 15 points before prevailing 84-79. Covington took a 3029 lead halfway through the second period, only to see Westview go on a 21-9 run to close the half with a 50-39 advantage. The Chargers (8-5 overall, 5-0 District 13AA) came out firing in the second half and took the lead for good, 64-63, on a bucket by Demetrius Dyson, who was the game’s high scorer with 28 points. CHS would build a 10-point cushion at 7666 but Westview did not quit, cutting the margin to 80-79 with 34.1 seconds left. Back-to-back
BHS downs JCM By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Alaina Bierdz had a big game Saturday night in Jackson to lead Brighton to a 54-17 win over Jackson Central-Merry. Bierdz scored a gamehigh 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Lady Cardinals (2-6) to their second win of the season. Katelyn Price and Shayna Johnson each added six points and McCallie Ruffin had a strong allaround game with five points, eight rebounds and five assists. On Friday in the Lady Cards fell at Millington 52-33. Bierdz led Brighton with 11 points. Ruffin had nine points and four SEE BHS, PAGE A8
conversions of one-andone opportunities by Dyson inside 10 seconds held off Westview (8-3, 4-1) to seal the win. Chevia Hughes had his best night as a Charger, chipping in 15 points. Bobby Shanks scored 10, including three big stick backs in the fourth and Jaylin Dyson shook off the football doldrums with 10 points. CHS prevailed against arguably the two best guards in the district, Antonio Hogard and Jazell Baker, who tallied 23 and 18, respectively. In action Friday, trouble rebounding and hitting shots from the floor were a major issue for the Chargers at Dyersburg. Covington connected on 24 of 30 free throws for 35 percent of their point total in a 69-56 win SEE CHS, PAGE A8
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Martin Westview hands Lady Chargers first loss By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com
Munford senior Kameron Foster brings the ball upcourt during action against Jackson North Side on Friday. Photo by Jeff Ireland
CHS
Continued from A7 over the Trojans. CHS had difficulty pulling away from Dyersburg (3-6) until late in the fourth period. The Trojans sliced a steady 8-10 point advantage to five at 48-43 early in the fourth period only to see the Chargers mount a 21-7 run to build a 69-52 lead with less than two minutes remaining. Demetrius Dyson took game scoring honors with a season high 35 points. Jaylin Dyson, fresh off the gridiron, was the only other Charger in double figures with 10 points.
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Continued from A7 rebounds and Teiona Lewis finished with six points and four boards. In boys action, Millington defeated Brighton (07) 70-44. Jericho Williams led the Cardinals with 15 points and Lorenzo Hunt added 10. Jordan Browning paced Millington (5-1) with 17 points.
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Continued from A7 a chance to get above the .500 mark in the league tomorrow at Brighton, the team that Stark played for last year. Hopkins said he was happy to be leaving the gym Friday with a win. “It was an awful game … But it's nice when you can play that poorly and still win,” Hopkins said. “There's a few times in the year when you play ugly. If you can win when you play ugly, that means you have done something.”
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Continued from A7 throws with two seconds left to seal the win. Lee, the team's leading scorer, scored six of her 10 points in the fourth quarter. Mills also had 10 and Wiggins finshed with nine. Brendi Stokes kept North Side in the game with six 3-pointers in the first half and led all scorers with 23. “This time of the year is about getting better,” Poindexter said. “Tonight was absolutely not that. We went through the motions like we didn't care. That's not what we do.”
The Lady Chargers have traditionally not played well at Martin Westview and Tuesday night was no exception. Unable to rebound or hit from the floor, CHS (10-1, 4-1) suffered their first loss of the season, falling 54-40 to the Westview Lady Chargers (10-1, 5-0). From the beginning, Covington appeared to be sleepwalking. Playing without their standout point guard, Precious Harvey, who was sidelined with an injury, CHS seemed to take the night off. “We did not play,” said Coving-
ton coach Dion Real. “It was as if they said without Harvey that they were not going to play either. There was an attitude that we have so much talent that we do not have to go all out. That is about to change.” The score is no indication of the magnitude of the loss. Had it not been for Precious Dyson’s game high 23 points, Covington would have been drubbed. Teddy Vincent led Westview with 19 points. Tiffany Rechis added 16 and Kaley Leyhue 15 for the northern Lady Chargers. Ashia Jones’ 35-point performance at Dyersburg last Friday was enough to propel Covington
past the usually tough Lady Trojans 75-68. What appeared to be a laugher when Covington took its biggest lead at 58-36 late in the third period turned into a nailbiter. Over the last two minutes of the third quarter and the first two of the fourth, Dyersburg (2-4) outscored CHS 32-6 to get within six at 64-58 with 5:45 left. With Precious Dyson talking up the slack on a late 3-pointer and a pair of free throws, CHS pushed back out to a 10 point lead and held on for the final two minutes for the win. Dyson had 18 points in the contest.
MHS keeper signs scholarship By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Munford senior Alex Selby has been one of the reasons for the improvement of the Lady Cougars soccer program the last four years. Last Thursday the Lady Cougar goalkeeper was rewarded for her accomplishments when she signed a soccer scholarship with Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss. Selby started every game of her career in goal for Munford and holds school records for shutouts in a season and career, goals against average, save percentage and minutes played. “She chose this Division III school over other schools for the opportunity that they provided to play soccer and major in biochemistry,” said Kyle Selby, her father and
Munford senior Alex Selby signs a soccer scholarship with Mississippi College in front of her her parents, Kyle and Cheryl Selby, and MHS athletic director Steve McCullough.
coach at Munford. Selby has excelled off the pitch as well, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and winning academic
awards from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association and National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
She helped Munford to a district championship this season and second place finishes in 2010 and 2011.
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Hunting wild hogs not permitted in Tennessee A pair of guilty pleas have been made in cases involving numerous charges with wild hogs in Moore and Lewis counties in Middle Tennessee. Dr. Stacy Smith of Lynchburg pleaded guilty to 16 counts of illegal possession of wildlife. He also pleaded guilty to failure to use an approved source, failure to maintain records for a preserve, violation of a quarantine order and criminal conspiracy. The veterinarian will have to pay $4,944 in fines and court costs. Timothy Chapman of Mt. Pleasant pleaded guilty to seven counts of illegal possession of wildlife. He received fines and court costs totaling $1654 and loss of
his hunting and trapping transportation and/or privileges for one year. stocking of wild hogs. The cases involved a A reward of $3,500 is joint effort from the Ten- now in effect and made nessee Wildlife possible by Resources Agencontributions cy special invesfrom TWRA, tigation unit, the Tennessee wildlife officers Department of from TWRA ReAgriculture, the gion II and III, Tennessee Farm Moore County Wildlife Chatter Bureau FederaDistrictAttorney, By Arnold Bull tion and the TenLewis County nessee OrnithoDistrict Attorney and the logical Society. Tennessee Department of Wild hogs cause exAgriculture. tensive damage to farm The Smith case was crops and wildlife habisettled Aug. 7, while the tat and contribute to exChapman plea agreement treme erosion and stream was made Sept. 17. The pollution and an array announcement comes as diseases harmful to livea reward program has stock or other animals now been established for aand humans. information leading to A primary reason for a conviction of persons wild hogs' rapid spread dealing in the sale, illegal is illegal movement by
JD Rankin, 9 of Henning, killed his first buck, an 8 point, while hunting with his grandfather, David Rankin of Whitwell, on Thanksgiving Day. The deer was killed behind JD's house on a farm owned by his other grandfather, Neal Crain, of Ripley.
Dalton Ray, son of Jimmy and Kacie Ray, killed this eight-pointer while hunting in Cottonlake Bottom. Curtis Fayne, left, outdid his friend Arzelle Elam by a wide margin fishing in Covington on Monday morning. Fayne caught a sevenpound bass while Elam had to settle for a 1.5-pounder. “It's all in fun,” said Elam. “They're really biting now so we'll be back out there.” Photo by Jeff Ireland
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Laura Lee Nichols is the most prolific scorer in the history of Munford High School girls basketball. Last Friday between the boys and girls games between Munford and Jackson North Side, her number 41 jersey was retired. From 1965 to 1969, she tallied 3,339 points and averaged 39 points a game. As a senior she scored 64 of her team's 72 points in the district title game. She is pictured with her former coach Bill Hopkins. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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CHS lends a helping hand Student council, clubs help out for Christmas CHS's Student Council members (bottom left) recently donated Christmas boxes to Operation Christmas Child. Picturd are, from left, front, Hannah Howard, Miceala Jarrin; back, T.A. Watson, David Dowell, Kylon Spearmon, Brad Walker and MiKayla Sellers. Student Council members also (left) recently went Christmas shopping for kids at Carl Perkins Center and a CDC child at CHS. Clubs and organizations from CHS (below) hosted a fall festival and donated the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Pictured are the presidents of the clubs involved: from left, front, Sarah Moffett (FCCLA), Karlie Sorrentino (NHS), Anna Claire Goforth (HOSA), Chalia Claybon (Student Council); back,Trevor Dych (FBLA) and Jason Joy (FFA).
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Brighton Middle School has selected the following students as December Students of the Month. A Student of the Month from each grade is selected monthly from a pool of nominations given by BMS teachers.
Charger Beat FCA Twenty-five members were present at the Nov. 28 meeting. Jessica Ashburn was the guest speaker. Members are involved in three different mission projects for those in need during the holidays. FFA The Ceremonies team finished fourth in the district in the West Tennessee contest at Crockett County on Dec. 4. Team members are Bailee Wallace, Sarah Kate Poole, Beth Armstrong, Travis Fore, Alexis Gooden, Lila Gross and Phillip Langlois. Yearbook Seniors are requested to bring in a baby picture to be used in the 2013 yearbook and on the 2013 Senior DVD. Pictures must be brought to Mrs. Warmath in Room 125 before Christmas holidays. Pictures brought in after Christmas will not be accepted. Seniors who have not had their picture made with Alford Studio must do so immediately. Pictures must be taken to have a portrait in the yearbook even if not purchasing one and to ensure that the picture is included in the senior composite which is displayed in the school. Yearbooks are on sale from now until Christmas for $65. The price increases to $75 after the new year.
Charger football Johnston White was a participant in the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl All Star Game on Dec. 8. Tyrone Tipton and Trae Wilson were participants in the West Tennessee All Star Game at Liberty on the same date. Charger coaches Matt Shearon and J.R. Kirby were coaches in the West Tennessee game. Project EXCELL ACT Tutoring Project EXCELL ACT tutoring is offered Monday-Thursday 7-7:30 a.m. and again from 3-5:30 pm. The Project EXCELL computer lab is open at the same time on the same days. Project EXCELL is also offering Zumba, Insanity and physical fitness to any student who wants to lose weight and/or get fit. Odds and ends Computer lab is open daily from 7-7:30 am. ... Mentoring meets every Tuesday ... Bright Futures meets every Monday and Wednesday ... The work out room is open daily from 3-5 p.m. ... CHS and all Tipton County schools will close at the end of the school day on Dec. 14 for semester break. Schools will re-open on Jan. 7, 2013 ... The CHS family wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. - Steve Holt
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‘God bless us, every one!’ Dickens brings thousands to square By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
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Though it was a gloomy weekend, the second Dickens Christmas on the Square event brought in an estimated 3,800 people, said Covington Mayor David Gordon this week. "It was really good for our community," he said. "It makes you proud to be a part of Covington." To help bring the event to life, 130 participants dressed in Victorian-era garb and the square was transformed back into the 19th century. Many of the shops and restaurants on the square were open for customers, there was singing and dancing, horse-and-carriage rides were available and the Christmas tree lighting took place on Saturday night. "Most of the stores did exceptionally well despite the weather," said Lee Johnston, director of the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce. "We're going to expand it even more next year - and we got to work on that Sunday night!"
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Covington Garden Club starts new year with demonstrations Jessica Malone and Bryan Bailey will exchange vows in a January wedding.
Malone, Bailey to wed in January Jessica Malone, the daughter of Michael and Brenda Malone of Covington, will exchange wedding vows with Bryan Bailey on Jan. 5, 2013. Malone is the granddaughter of Sue Flynn of Covington and Catherine Malone of Brighton. Her late grandparents are Eugene “Buster” Flynn and Bobby Gene Malone. Parents of the groom are Alan and Anita Bailey of Brownsville and Gene and Kimberly Mathis of Covington. Grandparents of the groom are the late Alan and Ann Bailey and the late Gordon and Ann Shelley. The bride attended the University of Memphis, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education, with specializations in Elementary and Special Education. The groom attended Dyersburg State Community College, where he received an Associates degree in Business. He is employed as the general manager of Finish Line. The wedding will begin at 4 p.m. at the Balcony in Munford with a reception to follow. Friends and relatives are invited.
The Covington Garden Club was pleased to start off their new program year with Kevin Coble, owner of Le Fleur of Laurelwood. Kevin has been a mainstay of the shopping center for 20 years offering unusual designs and unique flowers in his signature pieces. The weather was warm that day, but he quickly got all of the members thinking about fall with its lush colors of red, green, gold, orange, and brown. Four arrangements with these predominant colors along with natural materials, vegetables, and amazing containers were pre-designed before his arrival. As everyone listened intently, he demonstrated how he constructed each one by removing parts and then quickly adding them again. Covington native Jeff Bradshaw spent time as a designer with Coble before moving to Nashville to further his career. He offered words of praise for the speaker, saying that working with Kevin
was truly a “growing” experience due to his exotic flower choices and eye for creating the unusual. It is easy to see why he was state designer of the year three times. His work has been featured in numerous design books. He has served on state and national committees as an officer, and also designed floats for the Rose Bowl. The time passed quickly with the members eagerly asking questions among “oohs and ahhs” on his creativity and members deciding how they could duplicate his pieces on their own. Submitted by Rosalyn Smith of the Covington Garden Club.
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New cast in second ‘Charlie Brown’ weekend
The Historic Ruffin Theater’s first performance of this holiday classic has been a great success and is sure to be repeated in the future, producers say. There have been two different casts to allow more children and teens a chance to participate in theater productions. Last weekend’s performance featuring the show’s older cast saw a great turnout. This weekend features the younger cast, and organizers anticipate an equal success. “If you are a fan of Charles M. Schulz and you love ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ you don't want to miss
this live performance,” says director Cozset Jones. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door at $10 for adults and $6 for seniors, military, and students. Pictured in the above left photo, bottom row, are Jalan Huffman (Schroeder), Cody Gough (Linus) and Griffin Powell (Pig Pen). Standing, left to right are Brooke McLillie (Lucy), Taylor Bowers (Frieda), Josi Williams (Narrator), Jacqueline Williams (Snoopy), Hunter Short (Charlie Brown), Jobey Case (Re-Run)
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Sportsplex celebrates oldest member By JESSICA COOKE jcooke@covingtonleader.com On Dec. 7 staff at the Covington Sportsplex held a birthday party for friends and family of their oldest member, Charlie Fisher, who turned 96 years young. Fisher, who has been physically active his entire life, still makes a daily appearance at the Sportsplex to work out. His routine includes eight different machines, on which he performs a consistent number of sets and reps. Such an active lifestyle seems to be Fisher’s “secret” to his many years. He was involved in athletics his entire life until recent years, but has continued to remain active at the Sportsplex. Working out isn’t the only reason for his regular attendance at the gym, it seems. Staff members tease their oldest member concerning his motives, which he only encourages. "How else am I going to get to see the girls?" Fisher jokes. “They won’t come to my house!”
Local schools raise money for library By JESSICA COOKE jcooke@covingtonleader.com School librarians Nicole Hensley and Christy DeLashmit of Atoka and Brighton Elementary respectively, have teamed up with the Go Lucy Go Foundation to bring a new library to the neuroscience wing of LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. The fundraiser at Atoka Elementary ran in conjunction with their regular fall Scholastic book fair, at which students purchased new books for themselves through Scholastic. In addition to their own book purchases, students were able to donate additional money for new books to be donated to foundation’s library project. In a similar effort, Brighton Elementary ran a coin drive the week before their own book fair started to raise the money for books to donate to the new library. The Go Lucy Go Foundation was recently formed in honor of Lucy Krull, a six-year-old patient at LeBonheur who has been battling brain cancer since February 2011. The foundation is headed up by Lucy’s mother, Kate Krull, who noticed the need for a library during her daughter’s numerous treatments over the past 18 months. “At the hospital, one of the things that has been the greatest comfort to her has been reading books,” Krull says. There was not a library on the neuroscience wing on the seventh floor of the hospital, so once things stabilized with her daughter, she started a project to open a library in Lucy’s honor to benefit children at the hospital who share
Lucy’s affinity for reading books. “Right now she’s doing well, and that’s why we’re able to focus more of our attention on helping the hospital and the other children,” Krull says. To this end, Krull formed the Go Lucy Go Foundation, which has become a highly supported local cause. The foundation has held several other fundraisers, including a 5k as well as
bracelet and t-shirt sales, and local schools have already become aware of the need and have expressed interest. While Krull did not formally ask the schools to do the drive, word of the foundation has been spreading through Facebook, her blog and word of mouth. Hensley, in addition to being the Atoka Elementary Librarian, also serves on the board of the Go Lucy Go Foundation,
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continued from page B3 DeLashmit got the idea for the fundraisers from a similar fundraiser schools can do with Scholastic itself, in which money is raised and donated to charities supported by Scholastic. Hensley and DeLashmit both say their students, many of whom have had their own experiences at LeBonheur, were very supportive of the fundraisers and eager to be involved. Together the schools raised a little over $500, which was their original goal. “New books are expensive, especially hardcover books,” Krull says of the specific needs for the new library. “What we’ve been getting were used books, and a lot of them are not clean enough to put into a hospital. So this was a big deal because we were able to get new, clean hardback books.” LeBonheur does already have a general library, which is in need of new books as well. The new library in Lucy’s honor will be located on the seventh floor of the hospital in the neuroscience wing, and will be called the Ladybug Library. The librarians have plans to do similar fundraisers in the spring and are already brainstorming ways to get students even more involved and improve their efforts.
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TCCA and the Covington Senior Center will be closed on December 24th, 25th and 26th in honor of the Christmas Holiday. Just for Fun Fun stuff- Creative Aging Concert, La Don Jones, December 14; Holiday Cranium Crunches, December 4; Word Search puzzles, December 12; December 19 we are honored to have the Greater Grace Busy Bees at 9:30 and the TCCA Tappers at 10. Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Tuesday December 11th at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Bible Study- Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Bingo- Bingo will be held in the dining hall of the CSC on Fridays December 7 & 28 beginning at 10 a.m. To Your Health Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class.
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Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the second Tuesday of the month in Munford at the Restoration Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. • “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join facilitator, Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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By REV. GRACE PHELPS First United Methodist Church Covington As we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child this season, we are buffeted from all directions by a culture that insists that we must shop, decorate, entertain and we must have perfectly wrapped presents for everyone under a glistening Christmas tree. Yet at the heart of the message that the child in the manger brought us is a different kind of giving – his focus was on those who were poor in some way – the outcast, the leper, the blind and lame, those who were hungry or lonely or hurting in some way. If the truth is told, we are all poor in some way, in need of Jesus’ love and compassion. For those of us who seek to follow his ways, our call is to give and love as he did and what better way to honor the Christ in this season celebrating his birth than to give of yourself to someone who is poor or in need. Mary Catherine Turner, a fourth grader at Tipton Rosemark Academy, understands what that kind of giving can be like. She recently killed her first deer – an 8 point buck – and insisted that the meat be donated to the Bread of Life food pantry at her church. A retired couple in their 80s donated turnips from their garden and pecans from their trees. Members of Tabernacle United Methodist Church offered tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, corn, squash and eggplant from their gardens. Several local farmers contributed thousands of pounds of fresh sweet potatoes, squash and sweet corn from their fields. A couple who owns a local grocery store provided more than 6,000 pounds of fresh meats in the course of the year. Students and faculty at Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Tipton Rosemark Academy, Munford Middle School, and Austin Peay Elementary contributed to canned food drives which provided more than 5,000 pounds of food to Bread of Life recipients. Cash donations from $5 to $5,000 from churches and individuals throughout the community have provided funds to pay for food at the Mid-South Food Bank
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expected arrival of One greater than himself, and paved the way for Him. The very next day after the face-to-face with the religious group, John saw Jesus coming towards him, at the most favorable time. Our Lord, Jesus, was exactly on schedule. John the Baptist was prepared to identify the Messiah, and John’s closest disciples were prepared, emotionally and mentally to follow in love and loyalty, Jesus, of whom John identified as the Messiah. John acknowledged Jesus of Nazareth as the long awaited Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the world. John declares Jesus as a type of Passover lamb, proclaiming Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. It is here that John the Baptist actually tells Israel that the Messiah was not here to solve the political problems of Israel, nor to break the oppression by Rome. The Messiah was not here to bring improvements in agriculture, trade, medicine or education nor for any other similar thing. The Messiah had come to
redeem man from the curse of sin. Sin is the only problem that man is incapable of solving. The sin problem is so malignant and persistent that it must be resolved first before any other problems may be solved. How is this possible? First, Jesus reveals sin. Next, Jesus paid the price for sin, we are bought with a price. Jesus removes sin as far as the east is from the west. He takes away the sin, the guilt, the penalty and even the practice of sin if we but believe. Jesus, by His death, burial and resurrection makes the guilty innocent. Through heartbreaking experience, man learns what he should have already known; God’s word is true and that the wages of sin is death, however Jesus the Christ has paid the debt for sin and our Father has forgiven sin through the death, burial and resurrection of His Son. John the Baptist presents the Messiah as the Savior of all people, not merely as the Savior of a group of people or a nation. When John the Baptist states, “the sin of SEE LAMB, PAGE B6
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the world”, he identifies the redeemer of all mankind, salvation being offered to, and obtainable by all. John the Apostle wrote to establish the identity of the Messiah as God, who emptied Himself and became flesh, to die for the sin of the world. And John the Baptist identified this Man as Jesus of Nazareth. John the Baptist was a first cousin to Jesus and knew Him from that physical standpoint. When John the Baptist said in John 1:33, “I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit“, I believe that this shows that John, as His cousin, did not and
would not recognize Jesus as the Messiah, until this prophesy was fulfilled. He did know that the Messiah was very soon to appear, and he, John the Baptist, was sent to baptize with water “of repentance for the forgiveness” of sin. This baptism did not bring about the forgiveness of sin, rather in it, the people recognized the need to repent, and John’s ministry was that the coming Messiah would then be the final sacrifice for the sins of the people. I believe John is saying that he did not know who Jesus really was until the rest of the prophesy was fulfilled. How was John the Baptist able to identify the Messiah? John stated that God told him, “Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit”.
Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and churchrelated events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-476-7116 or send an email to eday@covingtonleader.com. December 15 The youth of Central Christian Church will present a program entitled “A Cowboy Christmas” followed by refreshments and a Christmas tree and gifts,
as well as a visit by Santa Claus. December 23 There will be a candlelight service at Central Christian Church at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. December 24 Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church will have their Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located at 3406 Tracy Rd. in Atoka. For more information, call 837-0343.
So that John the Baptist might see the Holy Spirit, it was necessary for the Holy Spirit to take upon Himself a physical form, and in this case it was a dove, a symbol of peace. As we learn, this was not a normal flight of a dove, rather the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit, as a dove descended upon Jesus, and a voice from heaven saying, “this is My beloved Son in whom I Am well pleased”. Jesus was absolutely identified as the One who would baptize in the Holy Spirit. I do not know if the Holy Spirit remained visible as a dove, but the Holy Spirit did indeed remain upon Jesus and His ministry. John the Apostle, one of John the Baptist’s disciple, was enlightened as he was an eye-witness to the fulfillment of prophecy of the identity of the Messiah. The words of John St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will hold a traditional Christmas Eve midnight mass at 11:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. ON-GOING Great Expectations Ministries, located at 2053 Hwy. 51 S in Covington, is hosting a clothing giveaway on the third Saturday of each month from 12-2 p.m. They are giving away clothing for men, women and children. First Baptist Church Covington will host Awana every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. This
the Baptist, “And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God”, also stands as the witness of the apostle John as well, which was part of the testimony which convinced John that Jesus is the Son of God. This statement of fact by John the Baptist, also fulfilled his ministry as the herald of the Messiah. The expression, “The Son of God”, means the divine Messiah and was understood by Israel, the religious rulers, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the scribes, the elders and the common folk as well, as having that sole and complete meaning; and when Jesus confessed that He was the Son of God, the Sanhedrin in John 19:7 said, “We have a law, and according to our law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.”
group is open to children from PreK3 to sixth grade. A community Bible study will be held Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Baptist Church in Atoka. This year’s study includes Hebrews, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians and Galatians. Classes are available for children up through five years of age. Registration is $25 per adult, $10 per child and up to $20 for a family. For more information, call 476-5857 or 3854327.
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Local Childcare Agency is seeking full-time childcare providers/teachers with at least 2 years experience and a part-time cook with at least 1 year experience. Please send resume to P.O. Box 8, Covington, TN. 38019 or email to krayolainc@bellsouth.net
Support staff needed for medical office facility. No experience necessary. Good people skills required. Mail resume to c/o Medical Resume, P.O. Box 529, Covington TN 38019 Tipton County Childcare Facility is looking for a Center Director. Must have at least 5 years experience in a childcare facility. Computer skills a must. Pay based on experience. Benefits offered. Send resume to “Director” at 2001 Hwy 51 S. Covington, TN. 38019 or childcareresume@ymail.com
PETS & LIVESTOCK Dogs, Cats & supplies 201 AKC Champion bloodline, Black female Toy Poodle pup. 13 weeks. Shots and wormed. $400. 901-4768027. AKC/ABCA reg. Border Collies. Shots, dewormed. Red/ White. $400. Call 901-356-3373. Yorkie puppies, 3 girls, 2 boys, $250 each. Ready now. 901-687-1212 or 901-476-7701.
MERCHANDISE DUCK BLINDS FOR LEASE at Cotton Lake in Tipton County bordering the Hatchie River. Call James @ 901-837-7409 or 901-834-4172 after 4pm. Navy blue Joovy Caboose Sit-andStand stroller for sale. Great condition. Parent organizer for handles included. $75
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FORMAL GOWNS. (PROM DRESSES) Adult - 1 short (red w/rhinestones) small $50, 2 floor length, 1- strapless black sparkly, small/Medium $45, 1 peach sparkly, medium/large $40. Call 901-832-0226.
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Lowe’s white with black glass top stove, about 1.5 year old. $350. Pickup in Henning 488-3322
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Piano/Player piano, like new condition. Bench and rolls included. Great Christmas gift! $450. 901-4750063.
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CASH FOR JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS. $100-$400. 910-644-4015
I Buy Junk Cars & Trucks Call Sam 901-351-8025 51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 837-2274.
FITNESS & EXERCISE EQUIP 353 Treadmill, good condition, Digital read out etc. $150. 901-837-2407.
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Mobile HoMes for sale 706 For sale 5 bedroom, 2 bath.... 69,900.00. Includes delivery, set up, a/c, and piers. 901-873-4663 or 1800-745-0928. Massive clearance sale. Save up to $10,000.00. Sale models must go. Only 6 left out of 15. Financing available for all types of credit. Call immediatley. Going fast! Use land as down payment. Call 731-285-0310. No money down to own a new mobile home if you own your land...901-873-4663 or 1-800-7450928. We know offer easy financing to qualified buyers. Stop paying rent and invest your money in your own home. Let us custom build you new manufactured home 901-873-4663 or 1-800-745-0928.
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4br, 2ba, $760mn, $400dep.—3br, 1.5ba, $600mn, $300dep, 901-5025217 or 901-356-2963. 5br, 2ba, in Mason area, good schools. $800mn plus $700dep. Call 901-634-6334. Brighton Home, 2br, 1ba, Appliances plus washer/dryer/dishwasher. Large Den and yard. Carport. $650mn, dep. 901-476-7750. Duplex, 1br, $475mn, $250dep, no pets, Covington. Private entrance. 901-476-7750. Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901- 553-3857. Pilkington Properties, 137 Cotton Top. 3br, 2ba, $800mn, $400dep. 901-484-2770.
Mobile HoMes for rent 903 3br 2ba MH Gainsville Community. Brighton School district. $500mn, $400dep. 901-239-6566 MH 3 BR 2 BA , Nice large lot. 485 GRIMES ROAD Drummonds Across from Glens Springs fishing lake $550 plus deposit. 901-835-2933 Mobile Home for rent. 2br, 1ba, Large Lot. $415mn, deposit required. 901-569-3560.
1996 GMC Jimmy 4x4 for sale. 100000 miles. $1500 O.B.O. call 901-359-3339 Gray, 2003 Chevy Tracker. Great Condition. 91,000 + miles. 901-4763422 after 5pm.
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Commercial Shop for Rent or Sale: 4000 sq ft heated shop plus 2 offices (900 sqft). Located at 1318 Hwy 51N, Covington. $1,000 per month or $125,000. Contact Bob at (901) 874-3609 or Chuck (901) 485-8655. For rent: Doctors office building, approx 2400 sq feet. 534 Munford Atoka Ave. Munford, TN. Please cal 371-6004 or 581-2892
OTR TEAM DRIVERS, DKMZ Trucking Inc. has openings for FedEx Olive Branch and Memphis hubs. Drivers average $1000+ week. 2012 plus Volvos. 731-885-6044 (TnScan)
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NOW HIRING: COMPANIES DESPERATELY need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Fee required. Info. 1-985-6461700 Dept. TN-1196 (TnScan)
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on June 23, 2006, by Charles Medford aka Charles B. Medford. and Lisa Medford aka Lisa K. Medfors to Priority Trustee Services of Tennessee, LLC, Trustee, for the benefit of Option One Mortgage Corporation and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1285, Page 761; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-OPT2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT2 and WHEREAS, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-OPT2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT2, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, December 20, 2012, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 4 Glen Springs Estates unrecorded, in Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point of intersection with the north line of Carrie Lane and the southeast line of Dolan Road; thence along said southeast line of Dolan Road, North 30 degrees 01 minutes 49 seconds East a distance of 300.0 feet to a point; thence South 78 degrees 57 minutes 50 seconds East a distance of 390.0 feet to a point in the northwest line of Carrie Lane; thence along said northwest line, South 57 degrees 14 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 366.63 feet to a point in the North line of said Carrie Lane; thence North 86 degrees 36 minutes 21 seconds West along said north line a distance of 225.0 feet to the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24 Carrie Lane, Drummonds, TN 38023 CURRENT OWNER(S): Charles Medford aka Charles B. Medford. and Lisa Medford aka Lisa K. Medford The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower
are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1429012 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 11/29/12, 12/6/12, 12/13/12
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND AFFIXED MANUFACTURED HOME ANTHONY R. STEELE, Successor Trustee of a Deed of Trust executed on February 2, 2005, by MATTIE M. McCLINTON, and THOMAS McCLINTON, which appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, at Record Book 1188, Page 615 (“Deed of Trust”) will sell for cash at a foreclosure sale requested by the current holder of the Deed of Trust and underlying indebtedness, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the property described below. Pursuant to T.C.A. §479-604 this sale shall also include the affixed manufactured home (referenced in Affidavit of Affixation at Record Book 1188, Page 633) described as one (1) Advantage Home Model #706 Manufactured Home bearing Serial Number 12-01-70601989. Sale Date and Location: December 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the north side of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. Property Description: Abbreviated description per TCA 35-5-104(a)(2) is the property referenced and described fully at Record Book 1188, Page 614 and commonly known as Lot 3 of the Robert Johnson Subdivision, Section B. Property Address: 1519 Robert Johnson Road, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee Tax Map Identification No.: 08-078-013.07 (However, the property description shall control in the event of any inconsistencies between the description and address or tax identification number). TCA 35-5-117 Compliance: A Notice of Right to Foreclose letter was transmitted by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. on September 8, 2012. Parties Interested: known.
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All sales of Property, both real and personal, are “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey. The sale of the described property is subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements, set-back lines, prior liens, encumbrances, if any, and any other priority as may appear in the public records. Title to the manufactured home may be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require. The right is preserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT THE DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED AS A RESULT WILL BE USED FOR THAT EXPRESS PURPOSE ONLY. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. This the 26th day of November, 2012. Anthony R. Steele, Successor Trustee Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele, P.C. P. O. Box 2428 Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 637-1980 Publication Dates: November 29, December 6 and 13, 2012.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed April 22, 2009 by Abraham J. Pruitt and Donna L. Pruitt, husband and wife to Mid-South Title Corporation, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1437 Page 27, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, December 20, 2012 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 1, Section A, Baxter Estates Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 75, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Subdivision restrictions, building lines and easement of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 75, and Book 668, Page 828 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 355-117. Tax Parcel 021.01
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Property Address: 337 Highway 179, Covington, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 7168-097509-FC Published: November 29 December 6 December 13 LoanCare/Abraham Pruitt
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on September 17, 2002, by Elizabeth Young and Bobby Joe Young to John O. Rhea, Trustee, for the benefit of National City Mortgage Co dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1023, Page 527; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PNC Bank, National Association and WHEREAS, PNC Bank, National Association, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to fore-
close was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, December 27, 2012, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 22, King Farms Subdivision, Section A, as recorded at Plat Cabinet F, Slide 81, of the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Elizabeth P. Young and Bobby J, Young from Pickard and Ballard Development Co. by Deed dated April 12, 2000 of record in Entry Book 24, Page 251, Said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1340 Fayne Road, Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNER(S): Elizabeth Young The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE U.S. TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d) (1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book 19, Page 85. Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1273412 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 12/06/2012, 12/13/2012, 12/20/2012
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 14, 2005, executed by YVONNE H. BROTHERS-EDMONSON AND LEVI EDMONSON, SR., WIFE & HUSBAND, conveying certain real property therein described to TN TITLE AND ESCROW, LLC as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on July 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 75456, in Book 1218, at Page 115; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12, who is now the owner of said
debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 27, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 50, RHODES ESTATES SECTION B, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 141, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL# 07 144 101.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 135 ASH RENE DRIVE, MILLINGTON, TN 38053. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): YVONNE H. BROTHERSEDMONSON and LEVI EDMONSON, SR. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 681-5002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2021 Knoxville, TN 37929 Tel: (865) 342-3522 TS#:12-0081515 FEI #1006.170866 12/06/2012, 12/13/2012, 12/20/2012
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated JUNE 24, 2009, executed by KEVIN A. WILHARM (A/KA/ KEVIN ALLEN WILHARM) AND SUSAN WILHARM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRE-
TIES, to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1444, PAGE 506, AS MODIFIED IN RECORD BOOK 1563, PAGE 570, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE SOURCE LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, STATE OF TENNESSEE: BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE SOUTH LINE OF THE DEVAUGHN TRACT IN THE WEST LINE OF THE GRAVEL ROAD, THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE GRAVEL ROAD, 160 YARDS TO A STAKE IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE GRAVEL ROAD LEADING TO HAYS ERWIN PLACE, SAID STAKE BEING IN THE WEST LINE OF THE 6 ACRE TRACT OF WHICH THIS IS A PART; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE 6 ACRE TRACT, 150 YARDS TO A STAKE BEING THE NW CORNER OF SAID 6 ACRE TRACT, SAID STAKE BEING IN THE SOUTH LINE OF THE DEVAUGHN TRACT, THENCE EAST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE DEVAUGHN TRACT 121 YARDS TO THE BEGINNING CONTAINING 2 ¼ ACRES MORE OR LESS. HOWEVER, THERE IS EXCEPTED OUT OF THE ABOVE THE FOLLOWING: DESCRIPTION OF A 0.925 ACRE PARTITION BEING A PART OF THE FLOYD HARTSFIELD PROPERTY AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 456, PAGE 508 AND LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF BUCKSNORT ROAD IN THE FIRST CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING ATTHE SOUTHERNMOST CORNER OF THE FLOYD HARTSFIELD PROPERTY AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 456, PAGE 508 AND BEING IN THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST SIDE BUCKSNORT LANE AND THE NORTH SIDE OF BUCKSNORT ROAD, THENCE N O R T H E A S T W A R D LY ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF BUCKSNORT LANE, N 09 DEG. 19’ 18’’ E, BEING ABOUT 7 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTERLINE, 32.06 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE, N 00 DEG. 13’ 51’’ E, 76.39 FEET TO A FOUND FENCE POST BEING AN ANGLE CORNER, THENCE N O R T H W E S T W A R D LY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF HARTSFIELD, N 01 DEG. 34’ 38’’ W, 78.26 FEET TO A FOUND POST BEING AN ANGLE POINT, THENCE N O R T H E A S T W A R D LY ALONG SAID LINE, N 08 DEG. 45’ 56’’ E, ALONG A TREE LINE WITH OLD WIRE, 75.84 FEET TO A 36’’ ANGLE TREE CORNER, THENCE CONTINUING N 31 DEG. 23’ 35’ E, ALONG A POST AND WIRE LINE,
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www.covingtonleader.com 51.69 FEET TO AN ANGLE FENCE POST WITH OLD WIRE, THENCE CONTINUING N 14 DEG. 18’ 08’’ E, ALONG A POST AND WIRE LINE, 75.04 FEET TO A STEEL FENCE POST BEING THE NORTHERNMOST CORNER OF THIS 0.925 ACRE PARTITION, THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTHEAST PARTITION LINE, S 42 DEG. 30’ 28’’ E, 235.85 FEET TO A SET IRON BEING THE EASTERNMOST CORNER OF THIS 0.925 ACRE PARTITION IN THE NORTHWEST LINE OF BUCKSNORT ROAD, THENCE S O U T H W E S T W A R D LY ALONG THE NORTHWEST LINE OF BUCKSNORT ROAD, S 47 DEG. 05’ 58’’ W, ALONG A WOOD FENCE LINE, 299.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.925 ACRES. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO KEVIN A. WILHARM AND SUSAN WILHARM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1301, PAGE 85, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FLOYD HARTSFIELD AND WIFE, VIRGINIA HARTSFIELD AT BOOK 456, PAGE 508, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THE SAID FLOYD HARTSFIELD HAVING DIED ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 20, 1995. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 991 BUCKSNORT ROAD, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019 (A/K/A 991 BUCKSNORT LANE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019). MAP 026 PARCEL 021.01 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, December 3, 2012. This is improved property known as 991 BUCKSNORT ROAD, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019 (A/K/A 991 BUCKSNORT LANE, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019). J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-1215 6dec3w
Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2012PR-3076 Estate of Richard Eugene Mott, deceased Notice is hereby given that on November 27 of 2012 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Richard Eugene Mott, who died August 7, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 6th day of December, 2012 Lottie Louise Mott Executrix Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 6dec2wp
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 12 CVD 7723 NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY WILMA J. BURTON, PLAINTIFF, v. ROBERT BURTON, DEFENDANT, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ROBERT BURTON Last known address: 1777 Jamestown Road, Burlison, TN 38015 TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: 1. ABSOLUTE DIVORCE You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 8th day of January, 2013, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. THIS, the 29th day of November, 2012. JODI P. CARPENTER of SMITH, DICKEY, DEMPSTER, CARPENTER, HARRIS & WRIGHT, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 309 Person St. P.O. Drawer 209 Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 484-8195 29nov3w
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions and payment of the debts and obligations secured by a certain Deed of Trust dated 25 May 2004 executed by GARY WAYNE TURNAGE and CATHY A. TURNAGE to Kyle M. Walters, as trustee for Household Financial Center, Inc., of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1143, Page 818; and Richard J. Myers having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the aforesaid Register’s office in Book 1568, Page 20, and the owner of the debt and obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, Household Financial Center, Inc., having required the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described therein conveyed, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned, RICHARD J. MYERS, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in him as Substitute Trustee, on Thursday, 3 January 2013, commencing at 10:00 a.m., at the Tipton County Courthouse,
One Court Square, Covington, Tennessee 38019, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LYING IN THE FIFTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIPTION OF LOT 9 OF BLACK SPRINGS BLUFF SUBDIVISION, SECTION “A”, BEING A PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A-SLIDE 6-B, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RAY BLUFF ROAD AND SITUATED IN THE 5TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A FOUND IRON BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 OF BLACK SPRINGS BLUFF SUBDIVISION, SECTION “A”, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A - SLIDE 6-B, SAID IRON ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND LOCATED ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF RAY BLUFF ROAD HAVING A TOTAL R.O.W. OF 60 FEET; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 9 AND THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8, N 04 DEG. 34’ 06” E, 452.89 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 9, N 68 DEG. 05’ 14” E, 402.11 FEET TO A FOUND IRON BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 AND A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF LOT 19 OF BLACK SPRINGS BLUFF SUBDIVISION SECTION “B”, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A- SLIDE 197; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG A EAST LINE OF LOT 9 AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 19, S 14 DEG. 52’ 04” W, 270.88 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID EAST LINE, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 19 AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 10 OF SECTION “A” OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, FOLLOWING THE GENERAL ALIGNMENT OF A POST AND WIRE FENCE, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9 AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10, S 15 DEG. 11’ 43” W, 322.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 10 AND LOCATED ON THE NORTH R.O.W. LINE OF RAY BLUFF ROAD; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTWARDLY DIRECTION, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9, S 83 DEG. 31’ 33” W, A CALLED DISTANCE OF 260.00 FEET BUT MEASURED 256.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 3.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. HOWEVER, THERE IS EXCEPTED OUT OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY THAT PORTION OCCUPIED BY THE R.O.W. OF RAY BLUFF ROAD. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM COLE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. TO GARY WAYNE TURNAGE AND WIFE, CATHY A. TURNAGE AS T/B/E BY DEED RECORDED 03/02/89, IN BOOK 624, AT PAGE 1021, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. TAX MAP OR PARCEL IF NO.: 05-124C-A-015.000-000 Property Address: 1101 Ray Bluff Road, Millington, TN 38053 At the time of this publication, 1) the § 35-5-117 notice of the right to foreclose was timely forwarded and 2) a search of the public records reveals no other lien filed by the United States or the State of Tennessee which affects the above described property. The sale of the property described in said Deed of Trust shall be subject to any and all instrument of record, prior liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, easements, restrictions, building lines, unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest, if any. All right and equity of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exceptions are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Substitute Trustee will convey and sell only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day or time certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time for the above. Richard J. Myers, Substitute Trustee Date: 7 December 2012 APPERSON CRUMP PLC 6070 Poplar Avenue, Sixth Floor Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 756-6300 Publish: 13, 20, 27 December 2012
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by a Deed of Trust executed on April 19, 2007, by Omar Assaf and Donna Wesner Assaf aka Donna Assaf to Lincoln Hodges, Trustee, for
the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation d/b/a First Tennessee Home Loans and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1341, Page 688; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”) and WHEREAS, Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage Association”), as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, January 3, 2013, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Being Lot NO. 5-B of Green Fields Subdivision, as recorded at plat Cabinet D, slide 102-B in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southeast line of Culbreath road, said point being a common corner of Lots 5A and 5B; thence northeastwardly along said southeast line a distance of 131.08 feet to a point; thence northeastwardly a distance of 73.33 feet to a point in the northeast boundary line of the subdivision; thence southeastwardly along said northeast line a distance of 652.88 feet to a point; thence southwestwardly a distance of 125.0 feet to a corner of Lot 5A; thence northwestwardly along the line dividing lots 5A and 5B a distance of 630.62 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.424 acres, more or less. According to survey of Charles F. Campbell, TN R.L.S. No. 1827, 1023 S. Yates, Suite 201, Memphis, Tennessee 38119, dated January 3, 1997. Being the same property conveyed to Omar Assaf and Wife, Donna Wesner Assaf, by warranty Deed of record in Book 946, Page 178 in said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 255 Culbreath Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Omar Assaf and Donna Wesner Assaf aka Donna Assaf The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDERS: SunTrust Bank, Wholesale Unlimited, Adel Elrafei For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-11433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1309812 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 12/13/12, 12/20/12, 12/27/12
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations
secured by a Deed of Trust executed on September 8, 2006, by Valerie E Stout and Paul K. Stout to First National Financial Title Services, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., its successor and assigns and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1298, Page 809; and WHEREAS, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-5, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-5, as the holder of the Note for which debt is owed, (“Note Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Note Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on Thursday, January 3, 2013, commencing at 10:00 am at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Lot 1, Stout Subdivision, as shown by plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 216, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete legal description. Being a portion of the same property conveyed to Paul Stout and wife, Valerie Stout by Warranty Deed from Watkins Homes, dated February 24, 2004, recorded February 25, 2004, in Book 1123, Page 281, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14 Stout Cove, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Valerie E Stout and Paul K. Stout The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold “as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-1-1433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 400 Northridge Road Suite 700- MC- 7 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 404-417-4040 File No.: 1689512 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 12/13/12, 12/20/12, 12/27/12
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed April 16, 2007 by Mark A. Zanotti, a single man to Ralph Henson, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1337, Page 272, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Record Book 1548, Page 713, in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Green Tree Servicing LLC, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, January 10, 2013
commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: Situated in County of Tipton, State of Tennessee. Lot 10, Section A, Cottonwood Subdivision as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 187, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Property subject to subdivision restrictions, building lines and easements of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 187, in the aforesaid Register’s Office. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 06-111AB010.00 Property Address: 60 Cottonwood Drive, Munford, TN. All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l 526 8296 File # 7134-097736-FC Published: December 13, December 20, December 27 Green Tree Servicing LLC/ Mark Zanotti
REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 2001 Toyota Corolla VIN # 2T1BR12E71C434761 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Patty Sandy, 311 Boyce Ave., Covington, TN 38019. By certified mail within 10 days of this publication.
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Order of Publication IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE LAURA ANN WALKER Plaintiff No.30208 VS. DANNY ELLIS WALKER Defendant It appearing from the sworn Complaint for Absolute Divorce filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of the Defendant, Danny Ellis Walker, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It is therefore ordered that Defendant, Danny Ellis Walker make his appearance at the Chancery Court of Tipton County Tennessee, 1801 South College, Covington, Tennessee on Monday, 4th day of February 2013, at 9:00 a.m., and answer Plaintiff Complaint for Absolute Divorce or (he same will be taken as confessed as to Defendant and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Leader published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 13th day of December, 2012. Chancery Court County Judy Billings
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Richard McFall Attorney for Plaintiff 118 West Pleasant Ave. Covington, TN 38019 (901)475-6735 12/13/2012, 12/20/2012, 12/27/2012, 1/03/2013 NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Hudson Construction Company PROJECT NO.: 84012-4210-04, 84012-3210-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNL943 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 01/25/13.
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Bobby Van Cleve, center, a senior at Covington High School, was recently named the December Student of the Month by the Covington Exchange Club. Pictured are, from left, Peggy Murdock, CHS principal; Andy Van Cleve, father; Laurie Van Cleve, mother; and Melba Howard, program chairman.
PUBLIC NOTICE The Tipton County Legislative meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday December 18, 2012. This meeting will take place at the Justice Center beginning at 7:00pm. 13dec1w
The City of Munford, Tennessee The December 2012 regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman is scheduled for December 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Munford Municipal Building located at 70 College Street. The public is encouraged to attend. Stacy Craig City Recorder/Treasurer 901-837-0171
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABORER AND MATERIALS Mid-South Business Construction, LLC (MSB Construction, LLC) of Jackson, Tennessee has completed construction on a TDOT Transportation Enhancement Project for the City of Munford/ Tipton County Visitors Center: PIN: 110501-01 STATE PROJECT NO: 841PLM-F3-0007 FEDERAL PROJECT NO: STP-EN-8400(72) The City of Munford is preparing to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the referenced project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must file same with Mr. Neal Hunter, City Manager, Munford City Hall, 1397 Munford Avenue, Munford TN, 38058, on or before January 15th 2013. 6dec2w
The City of Munford will hold a Public Hearing on December 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Munford Municipal Building located at 70 College Street to discuss the petitioned Rezoning Ordinance of:
Beer Notice The following has made application for a license to sell beer for on premises consumption in Tipton County:
• Ordinance 2012-11-01 421 Munford Avenue An Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone property on Munford Avenue and Wordon Way (described as Parcel 67.00 on Tipton County Tax Map 111) from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to R-1 (Low Density Residential).
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• Ordinance 2012-11-02 499 Munford Avenue An Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone property at 499 Munford Avenue (described as Parcel 68.00 on Tipton County Tax Map III and Parcel 10.00 on Tipton County Tax Map IIIG Group E-2008). This Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone Property on Munford Avenue from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-2 (General Business).
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE #1 The City of Munford will hold a Public Hearing on December 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Munford City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to present information to the public on the FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend and comment on possible projects.
525 Munford Avenue. An Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone property at 525 Munford Avenue (described as Parcel 8.00 on Tipton County Tax Map 111H Group E2008 and Parcel 69.00 on Tipton County Tax Map 111-2008). This Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone Property on Munford Avenue from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-2 (General Business).
Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact Mayor Dwayne Cole at (901) 837-0171. The City of Munford ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; related statutes and regulations that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance on the grounds or race, color, sex, or national origin.
• Ordinance 2012-11-03 Watson Road Parcel 1.00 and 2.00 An Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone property on Watson Road (described as Parcel 1.00 and 2.00 on Tipton county Tax Map 127K Group B-2008). An Ordinance to amend the Munford Municipal Zoning Map to Rezone Property on Watson Road from PB (Planned Business) to M-1 (Light Industrial) The Public is encouraged to attend. For more information Contact Glenn Stringfellow, Munford Code Enforcement/Building Inspector Officer at (901) 837-5971
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Tipton County and the Civil War: October 1862 Sherman Threatens Tipton County On Oct. 4, 1862, General W. T. Sherman at Memphis wrote to Gen. U. S. Grant at Jackson: “We know that all the South is in arms and deep in enmity…we cannot change the hearts of those people of the South, but we can make war so terrible that they will realize the fact, however brave and gallant and devoted to their country, still they are mortal… “The guerrillas (Partisan Rangers)…have twice attacked boats near Randolph—the Forest Queen and J.J. Roe – on both of which were many lady and children passengers. The attacks were wanton and cruel. I caused Randolph to be destroyed, and have given public notice that a repetition will justify
any measures of retaliation, such as loading the boats with their captive guerrillas as targets (I always have a lot on hand), and expelling families from the comforts of Memphis, whose husbands and brothers go to make up those guerrillas. “I will watch Randolph closely, and if anything occurs there again I will send a brigade by land back of Randolph and clean out the country. A gunboat is now at Fort Pillow. I have brought away every gun.” On Oct. 9, Sherman wrote: “A great deal of cotton has come in of late in small parcels…aggregate to over a thousand bales…the bands of guerrillas or partisan rangers are doing us less harm than our enemies, for they in their wants and necessities must take meat
and corn, and will take it when and where they please, of friend or foe…” Fort Donelson Prisoners The men of the 51st Tennessee Infantry captured at Fort Donelson and exchanged at Vicksburg were organized into a Tennessee regiment at Jackson, Miss. About 90 Tipton Countians were among the number. From there they were sent to reinforce Gen. Early Van Dorn’s Army of West Tennessee at Holly Springs, arriving there on Oct. 7-11, 1862. The men of the 51st were consolidated with the 50th Tennessee Infantry and Colm’s Tennessee Infantry Battalion under Colonel C. A. Sugg. The 7th Tennessee Cavalry under Col. W. H. Jackson were at Holly Springs on picket watching
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James and I celebrated our 31st anniversary last week by going to Nashville. We walked around Opry Mills and shopped some for Lyla at the Disney store, then went to Opryland and ate supper. We got back home about 2 p.m. on Thursday. We attended the Tipton Farmers Co-op Annual Meeting Thursday night, which was a fish fry. Everything was good and they had a nice crowd there. Courtney Gurley won a door prize. She won a door prize last year. Not fair – she was the only one of us both years!
Colonel Richardson established his camp at Galloway, Fayette County. His captains recruited men from Haywood, Tipton and Shelby Counties, impressing shot guns, horses, cotton, anything that could sustain his command behind enemy lines. Retreat from Kentucky Tipton’s men in the 4th, 9th, 51st and 154th Tennessee Infantry, Cheatham’s Division, Bragg’s Army of Mississippi, fell back to Harrodsburg on Oct. 9. The wounded were left behind at Perryville. Eventually many would be taken into private homes at Danville and Harrodsburg.
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to give them a call or send a card, the address is 1495 Dunlap Orphanage Rd., Brighton, TN 38011. I’m sure any of them would love to hear from you! Don’t forget that in June, Dunlap Retirement Center is hosting a reunion here on the grounds for the Dunlap Orphanage Kids who were raised here, so if you grew up here at Dunlap and haven’t heard about it, you need to go on their Facebook page called “Dunlap Kids.” Friend them on Facebook, and they will friend you back if you lived out here. They would love to see everyone again! I’m
I went over and kept Lyla Friday morning while Liz went to the doctor with Justin. We had a big time, then when they got home, they took me to lunch uptown. That night was Dinner and Movie Night for the church women, and Cammy Evans, Michelle Nowak, LaVerne Baxter, Jan Kinningham and Sherri Wright joined me for dinner in Atoka. We were early for “Playing for Keeps” with Gerard Butler so we walked around the Dollar Store for a while before the movie. It was a really good movie – go check it out, girls! Debbie Otts and I went to the Square for Dickens
Christmas on Saturday morning. It rained cats and dogs about 9 a.m. and I thought we’d have to call it off. But it quit by 10 and we never even got sprinkled on. Everything was beautifully decorated and we enjoyed seeing all the costumes. Fun morning! My sincere sympathy goes to Roger Beasley in the death of his brother, Harold Beasley. His funeral was in Dyersburg yesterday. Sympathies also go to Pat Stevenson in the death of her 99-year-old aunt, Flora Proctor. Her funeral was Saturday, I think. Both these families are in my prayers. Carol “Buddie” McMa-
han is out of the hospital and in rehab in Covington. Prayers have been answered! Larry Whaley II remains in the hospital and Charlie Click is taking radiation treatments. John Dickey is not able to get out and come to church but Jack Burris, who has been absent a couple of weeks, was back at church yesterday. Billy Chapman is taking rehab after knee replacement surgery. We hope to see him back at church soon. All these and so many more are in my prayers, along with those taking treatments and our servicemen and women. The birthday party at Covington Manor will be
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Hello, everybody! Wow, what a change in our weather! I think we’ve all gotten a little spoiled to the nice weather we’ve been having, but ready or not, here comes winter! Break out the coats and gloves, but then, it’s December! Let me call your attention to this: The Three Star Volunteer Dept. will be hosting their annual breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 15th from 8 to 11 a.m. at their firehouse located at 2050 Saddler School Rd., right across Highway 14
Mason’s Depot The initial organization of the 1st Tennessee Partisan Rangers (later 12th Tennessee Cavalry) took place at Ebenezer Church near Mason’s Depot on or about Oct. 15, 1862. Present at the meeting were Colonel Robert V. Richardson, Captains John Uriah Green of Tipton, Captain Reuben Burrow of Shelby and James H. Murray of Fayette and perhaps others. Richardson requested the captains to enlist their Tennessee State companies into his Confederate Partisan Rangers command. By Oct. 20, Captain Green had 45 men under
arms and mounted. Eventually he mustered into his Company C, approximately 100 men.
have firewood out here for the taking. All you have to do is come and cut it up and take it with you. We have a big tree that we’ve had to have cut down and the gentleman didn’t need all the wood, so if you need firewood, it’s free for the taking. Just stop by my office and I’ll show you where it is because you can’t see it from the road. We have three resident birthdays this month: Mr. Charles Turnage was on the 8th, Ms. Hazel Greganti’s on the 27th, and Ms. Margaret Smith’s on the 30th. If you know any of these folks and would like
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Hi everyone. Sorry I won’t be able to have a full set of notes this week, as our computer and telephone are having problems. However, I will write a couple of points of information: Three Star Fire Department is having our annual “Breakfast with Santa” this Saturday the 15th beginning at 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. We will also have a kids’ coloring contest as well as an “ugliest sweater contest.” Boy, they are really being creative! Thank you, Three Star, for always being there for us! Regarding my dear precious Charlie, he had his PET scan done last Friday and as of Monday morning we are still waiting to hear from the hospital as to when he will be able to go this week for the biopsy to detect which type of cancer it is. Then hopefully he will soon start treatment. Please keep him in your prayers. Happy birthdays to all whom I’m not able to print. Be careful out shopping and I hope all this computer and telephone mess will be cleared up soon. Before closing, I’d like to wish Mr. Billy and Ms. Ann Chapman a good and happy week, as Billy just recently had knee surgery. Also Mr. Wayne Click, Charlie’s cousin, just recently had surgery. I hope to have a full set of notes next week.
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at 2 p.m. on the 15th. Devotional and caroling will be at 4 at Covington Care on Sunday. The deadline to sign up for CYC is Dec. 23. Happy birthday this week goes to Amanda Fletcher on Dec. 9, to Michael Nolan on the 10th and to Chelsea Dunger on the 14th! Happy anniversary goes to Robby and Genie Renfroe on Dec. 15! “Thanks for Reading” this week goes to Bobbie Daniels! Sa-lute! This week’s Farmer’s Almanac Quote: “Keep holiday poinsettias in a sunny, cool location with high humidity.”
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! It’s been looking that way since I put my tree up at Thanksgiving, now that I’ve been addressing Christmas cards, it’s sure beginning to feel that way too. I just love this special time of the year! I am glad and thankful to report on our sick (hospital readers), who are mostly faring nicely at this time. One of them is home again already, Dollie Cummings. Mama Viola Jones and Aunt Willie Mae Burton are still patients but both are coming along very well. We will just keep all of our prayers for them and for all of the rest that are ailing at this time in our hearts. The December meeting
for the Jolly Corteria Club went off great on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The hostess this month was member Gloria Sherrill. She held the meeting in the lovely home of her sisters who live in Jamestown, LaRue Albritton and Florene Trent. Christmas gifts were exchanged after having pulled names. A lovely but light repast was served after the meeting. Birthday greetings are being sent out to Marsha Burton & Ruth Stone on the 14th, Tyrone Burton and Alvin Clewis on the 15th, Kelvin Gatlin and Canon Burton on the 17th. Contact treasurers Mary Burton and Jesse Cooke to pay the $25 yearly due for JCHO. You still have time to get them in, and they are badly needed for the cemetery’s upkeep, college scholarships, and our build-
www.covingtonleader.com ing fund! Still in our prayers are Jennie Stewart, Posey Reed and family, Rudolph Boykins and family, Eugene Baker and family, Pink Sherrill Jr., Isaiah Burton Sr. and Jr., Gladys Miller and family, Shade Alston, Louise Mason, Ruth Griffin, Ruth Alston, Ada Fletcher, Mary Ballard, Connie and Christine Brown, Charlene and David Sneed, Carlotta Jones, Katerene Harber, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Leaulah Wakefield, Joseph Heaston Sr., Eula Culbreath and family, Wayne Jerry, George Hooper, Rufus Garner, Johnnie Thompson, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Thelma Nicholas and family, Andrew Jackson and family, Menola “Knot” Hollands, Mary Burton and Rhonda Heaston McLin and
family. Let us keep Mrs. Ruby Coe and her family in our prayers upon the recent passing of her husband, Rev. Richard Coe on Saturday. Rev. Coe was pastor of New Hope M.B. Church off Hwy. 51 in Burlison. Funeral services are pending. Cake and ice cream were big deals on Tuesday afternoon at Covington Manor, for a very special birthday girl, Posey Reed. She is the mother of Mildred Reed Sherrill. Friends and family were on hand. Happy birthday, Mother Posey! This is all for this week. What say we all get together again next week? Thanks for reading. May God always bless. Remember, “old sayings come from old knowledge, and old knowledge comes from a worthwhile life.”
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Hello dear friends. Have you been on the new street in Millington, called Veterans Parkway? Well, I feel sure they built this street for us so that we can get to the Navy Base, so that we don't have to go all the way through downtown Millington. It is so nice for us as we can go to the Navy Base to buy our groceries, get all of our medicine and buy clothes, shoes or whatever we need. Thanks to whomever got this new road built. It is really nice, and not much traffic. We were married in June of 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, at Grace United Methodist Church, with Dr. Charles Allen officiating. Well, in November 1952, M. D. was drafted into the Army. That was during the Korean Conflict. We both had jobs. M. D. was sent to Columbia, S. C. for his basic training. I lived in Atlanta and kept my job till he finished his basic training. Then I joined him to live there until he served his two years. He finished his basic training and he worked in the office on Tank Hill. It was a good experience for both of us. We will never forget those days. M. D. served his two years active duty, and then
there for 10 years. Since we have been in Memphis, I always loved the Mississippi River. We found this place with the Mississippi River water frontage on it located on Ballard Slough Rd. (Randolph). We bought this place and we lived there 8 years. It is located across the street from Randolph United Methodist Church. We had 20 acres there with a water front of about about a mile. One day we mentioned to our friends Dennis & Harriett King that we might be willing to sell our place. Well, the Kings live in Ripley, and he had gone to a meeting of Parks and Greenways and he had mentioned about our place on the river. Well the next thing we know, the Parks & Greenways were knocking on our door wanting to buy our place and make a state park out of it. Needless to say, we sold it to them. We had to quickly find us a different place to live. So, one day we were out looking for a new place to live. We were driving down Elm Grove Road and we saw a “for sale” sign on this house. Well, we stopped and the people showed it to us. We said that we would take it. So here we are today, living on Elm Grove Rd. in Burlison.
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J.D. Rankin, 9 of Henning, finished his first year of exhibiting his Polled Hereford heifer, Vickie with an outstanding record. He won Reserve Grand Champion in Martin at the FFA Blue and Gold Livestock Show in July, Junior Reserve Grand Champion in Union City at the Obion County Fair in August, Open Grand Champion in Cordova at the Delta Fair in September, Grand Champion in Covington at the Tipton County Junior Livestock Show in September and Grand Champion in Halls and the Lauderdale County Fair in October. J.D. is a fourth grade honor student at Brighton Elementary School. He is the son of Todd and Michelle Rankin of Henning, the grandson of David and Sandra Rankin of Whitwell and Neal and Martha Crain of Ripley . he stayed in the Army Reserves for the next 100 years (it seemed to me). He went to training once a month, and went away for two weeks for Summer Camp. This was his routine for the next 30 years. By this time we had three children. It was so hard to have three children for two weeks by myself. And over the years, when I complained out his time away from home, that he said, someday I would be glad that he served in the Army all these years. He finally retired from the Army in 1980. Well sure enough, we are enjoying the benefits of all the years he served in the U.S. Army. We are enjoying the little bit of money that he worked so hard for us. He always had a full time job during all of this time. We finally reached retirement about 10 or 15 years ago. M. D. worked for the government - General Services Adm. for 35 years. We were transferred from Decatur, Georgia, to Columbia, S. C., and from S. C. to Memphis. We lived in Frayser for 30 years, in the third house from Trezevant High School. All of our children went to Trezevant High School. After all our children were grown, we moved into the Shelby Forest area, on Tompkins Lane. We lived
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On Wednesday, Dec. 5 the Gilt Edge Church of Christ held their monthly singing service. This has been a tradition for many years. On Sunday, Dec. 9, Connie Blyue, Johnny Blyue, Callie Blyue and son Emery Dean went to the annual Christmas service at Covington Funeral Home. As we begin the halfway point of the
holiday season, please remember our military and their families, those in the nursing home, hospital and shut-ins. This Christmas will be our first without Grandmother, but will be Emery Dean and Avery Marie’s first. I’m sure she would be very happy to have seen them both. I would also like to extend a special greeting to Ms. Pat Byford of Drummonds. Thank you for your support.
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