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Munford opposes power line Plans for splash pad also scrapped
By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen made it official Monday night at the body's monthly meeting: Munford is against an electric power transmission line coming through town. A resolution passed unani-
mously during the meeting stating the board's position. Mayor Dwayne Cole thanked local citizens who have been voicing their opposition to the Plains and Eastern Clean Line. The plan is to run a 700-mile overhead high voltage direct current transmission line from the panhandle in Oklahoma to West Tennessee. Various routes
are still under consideration. “We have been hard at work to make our citizens aware of the detrimental effects this line would bring,” Cole said during Monday's meeting. “It would virtually cut the city into two parts, devalue current properties, and render undeveloped land undesirable for development. Since we last met, we
have contacted many of our elected officials and I have a meeting scheduled.” Cole said the meeting will be with representatives from Senator Bob Corker's and Congressman Stepen Fincher's office today at 2:30 p.m. in Covington. In other matters: • Previous plans to install a splash park on DrumSEE BOARD, PAGE A3
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Twins in home during meth bust By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
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leepless nights are nothing new when you have infants, but last week Ambra Yarbrough and Daniel Shay were up all night for a different reason. At approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday night, narcotics investigators came to visit, suspicious the pair was cooking methamphetamine at their Liberty Church Smith Road home. An excessive amount of pseudoephedrine purchases tipped investigators off, Sheriff Pancho Chumley said. Pseudoephedrine is a common component in the drug's recipe and logs kept by stores who sell the medication are used in drug investigations. Two "shake and bake" – that is one-pot method – meth labs were found as well as other components used to make meth, such as drain opener, generators and cold packs. Narcotics officers also recovered a brain filter containing a white powdery substance believed to be meth as well as what is believed to be synthetic marijuana. Two one-year-olds were also in the home. The Department of Children's Services made placement of the children. It is believed the couple was manufacturing methamphetamine in the shed behind their home. Shay, 34, and Yarbrough, 27, reportedly admitted to their roles in cooking meth at the residence. Shay has been charged with initiation to manufacture methamphetamine, promotion to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of schedule I, possession of schedule II with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia. Yarbrough has been charged with promotion to manufacture methamphetamine. At press time, Shay remained in jail on a $10,000 bond and Yarbrough was in jail on a $5,000 bond. They are set to appear in general sessions court on April 16. Chumley said anyone with information about drug trafficking is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 475-3300 or, anonymously, at 4753007 and sheriff@tiptonco.com.
Jennifer Taylor plays with puppies at the Tipton County Animal Shelter on Tuesday afternoon. She, along with members of her family, volunteer at the shelter by walking the dogs and puppies. Photos by Echo Day
New programs reduce euthanasia at shelter By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com
I Dog walking is a new volunteer program at the Tipton County Animal Shelter, one of the many recently implemented that is helping save the lives of the county's strays and changing the shelter's high-kill reputation, said public works director Shannon Reed.
t's an unseasonably cool March afternoon, the second day of spring break, and teenagers are spending time at the Tipton County Animal Shelter. They're giggling as they run and play with puppies and lead older dogs on walks in the shelter's big backyard. "I wish the pasture was lined with chicken wire," one of them says, offering a suggestion to allow more room for puppies and small dogs to run and play in an enclosed area. Suggestions, and the help of local volunteers and rescue groups, are helping change the face of the shelter. "Things at the shelter have really turned around," said Tipton County Public Works Director Shannon Reed. In fact, the shelter, which has been notorious for its high kill rate in the past, has only had to put down seven dogs in the last six months. The number is huge departure from the shelter's past: there have been many times when more than seven dogs were put down per week. "It's truly miraculous," Reed said. "It's unheard of here."
With the help of local rescue groups, the dogs at the shelter are being vaccinated, which cuts down on illnesses and disease and increases the likelihood that a rescue group will foster the dog. Healthy dogs have a better chance at being adopted. On Tuesday, as kennels were being cleaned, leashes were clipped on excited dogs and they nearly dragged their humans out the back door. "We try to come daily, but as we get more volunteers we won't feel the need to come daily," said Pam Taylor. Taylor started visiting the shelter to walk the dogs at the suggestion of a Facebook friend who operates Paws & Claws Photography and photographs the dogs for social networking purposes. "They don't really get out except for having their picture made, unless somebody comes up to walk them, so we're trying to get them more comfortable, trying to socialize them, and get them to where they'll walk with us. They love coming out." On Tuesday, she brought her children and nephews along in addition to Lauren Gam, the youth director at Munford First United Methodist Church, and others from the youth SEE TCAS, PAGE A3
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t's not every day you get to see the product you sell on national television, much less one of the country's highestrated shows. Last week, though, a local manufacturer saw its product on A&E's "Duck Dynasty." "It was really neat," said Hydratrek's Craig Simonton, who works with sales and marketing. Last week's episode featured the Robertsons – patriarch Phil and middle son Jase – with Duck Commander employees Martin and Godwin traveling in the amphibious vehicle through the woods en route to Phil's "secret" fishing spot. When the men reach the pond, Jase Robertson suggests using the vehicle to take out the beaver dam. Godwin drives the Hydratrek into the water and slowly makes his way to the dam. Simonton said that was a clip he wished they didn't include. "They didn't show him going over the dam, but the Hydratrek can do that. We've all done it." Hydratrek vehicles are slowly becoming a major player in the small amphibious market, Simonton said, and one was loaned to the Robertsons for use late last year. He has been working to have the men test the vehicle for personal use since he met them in 2009, before they were ever a household name. Simonton said the vehicle was perfect for use in duck hunting. "It's really perfect for what they do. Sometimes they're in two feet of water, sometimes it's only six inches," he said. "They can load their equipment and their dog into the Hydratrek and head out there." He said the film crews found many ways to use the vehicle as well, but there is currently no contract on the table for its long-term use. Simonton's trying to work on it, though, he said. And since most of the county has recognized the vehicle and now knows he is acquainted with the Robertsons, he's been answering a lot of questions about the famous duck call manufacturers. "They're just like they are on the show," he said. "Of course, some of it's scripted, but as far as personalities, they're just like they appear on television. They're rednecks, Phil and Kay live out in the woods, Jase is witty …" He has yet to meet Willie, but Simonton said the last time he stopped in to see them, which was in November when he picked the Hydratrek up, Phil and Si were in Miss Kay's kitchen preparing to fry catfish.
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"Miss Kay wasn't even there. You don't see the men cooking on the show." As for their newfound fame, Simonton isn't counting his ducks, or his sales, before they've hatched. There has been re-
newed interest in the Hydratrek because of the show, however, and he hopes that will continue. The Hydtratrek featured in the show was sold, used, to a customer in Brownsville who hadn't watched Duck Dynasty prior to last
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Spelling bee champions Michelle Daniels, Natalie McConnell and Cheryl Jacobs of Brighton High School spelled "wainscot" correctly to take the title.
BHS outspells competition The third annual Literacy Council Spelling Bee was a huge success, organizers said. Program emcee, Justin Hanson, wowed the audience with humor and stumped contestants with words like disparage, bacteriophage and diaphanous. The teams offered some unique spellings for the words but after three rounds the eliminations began. Jennifer Tyler, Mike Huffman and Courtney Fee from Munford High were the first to be eliminated and each went home with a Webster’s Dictionary as a consolation prize. Brighton School representatives Michelle Daniels, Natalie McConnell, Cheryl Jacobs took the first place prize after eliminating Crestview Middle reps Richard Hayman, Steve Maclin and Audra Strube and correctly spelling the word wainscot. The biggest winners of the evening were the Tipton County Literacy Council and the Adult Education students. Team sponsorship fees and contributions will be allocated towards scholarships and GED testing fees. The Tipton County Literacy Council would like to thank all of the local businesses and vendors that donated goods and services as prizes for our contestants. Spellers went home with prizes that included: Two Memphis Grizzlies tickets, Hugh Freeze autographed Ole Miss footballs, a one-night hotel stay at Comfort Inn, several Kroger and WalMart gift cards and gifts certificates to
First to be eliminated, Munford High School's Jennifer Tyler, Mike Huffman and Courtney Fee. pose with their consolation prizes. Courtesy photos
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on April 16 to discuss staffing and equipment needs for the fire department, as well as funding for these needs. The meeting will be held at the Atoka City Hall at 6:30 p.m. • Munford Police Department Reserve Officer Bruce Potter remains in critical condition with terminal brain cancer. Approximately $7,000 was raised for the family. • The Traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall is confirmed to visit Munford Oct. 23-27 at Poplar Park. The first deposit of $5,000 was
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Continued from A1 group. Taylor said not only does the volunteer program help the dogs, it helps volunteers too. "The dogs get so excited, and it's rewarding. There are some that come in petrified and sometimes you can't even get them to take a step out of their kennel. You talk to them one day, then the next day you try again and eventually they'll take more than one step. Some we have to carry past all of the barking dogs and it takes awhile before they get warmed up to us." Reed said he's thankful for the volunteers who have stepped up – and stepped out – to help the shelter's animals. "It really is changing our reputation and getting more animals adopted, which is what we want to do," he said. And if Taylor's lucky, her teenagers won't be the ones adopted them all. Her nephew Michael was trying to make a deal with her Tuesday afternoon. "I'll walk him, but only if I can take him home …" To see available dogs and cats, visit the shelter's Facebook page or call 8375919 for more information.
raised by the Celebration of Service and Sacrifice Committee and additional sponsors are needed to fully fund this important exhibit. The total budget for the memorial is around $20,000. • Cole said Vice-Mayor Jack Foraker, Alderman Sue Arthur and Alderman Mike Durham will serve on a committee to investigate the possibility of providing trash pickup for city resident. They will report to the board by the May meeting.
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Some fond memories from Easter As we prepare for Easter this Sunday I am reminded of the many traditions and activities we enjoyed when I was a child in the 1960s, many of which you just don’t see any more. Some are still practiced, but with less zeal than I recall growing up. I have four sisters, and they would always get a new Easter bonnet to wear to church. It was the only day my sisters wore head coverings, but a lot went into finding just the right bonnet for each female in our household. As my sisters became teens in the 1970s, it was no longer fashionable to wear bonnets so they joined most late 20th century women in casting out an old American tradition. My brother and I would get our only new suit each year for Easter. It was usually a threepiece suit; a jacket, vest and slacks. We would often get our new Sunday shoes and a tie as well. Unlike our sister’s bonnets, we would wear these same suits and J IM HARDIN shoes for the next year as our “Sunday-go-to-Meeting” duds. I always thought this was much more practical than the bonnets worn only once and then stored away forever. We would also still wear a suit in the 1970s, though they became the trendy polyester styles without the vest. On Easter Sunday morning, each child would find a basket of assorted candies, a chocolate bunny and colored eggs, which for some reason always looked like the ones we helped mama color the night before. It was not uncommon for us to find a pet rabbit to place in the hutch my Dad had built. These poor critters would not live long after Easter, probably from too much handling by six kids, but it was fun to have them. One Easter, when there were just three of us kids, our parents got each of us a duckling. We named them Pete, Repeat and Tag-a-Long, and the ducks would follow us everywhere. They actually made pretty good pets and lived a couple of years before they either flew off or were taken by neighborhood dogs. Our parents told us the former, but I overheard them telling neighbors what they really thought happened to the ducks. Church was always packed on Easter Sunday. White lilies would adorn the sanctuary and folks were attired in new suits, shoes, dresses and bonnets. The kids would tell each other what the Easter Bunny brought them, and though not as exciting as Christmas, it was still a fun time. After church, we would go home to eat baked ham covered in pineapple, mashed potatoes, peas and pie, usually cherry or pecan. I was just glad we did not have to drink eggnog – I really hated that stuff. After lunch, dad would hide the eggs around the yard and then we kids would run over each other to see who could get the most eggs in our basket. If they were obviously visible, the older kids were instructed to leave them for the younger ones. After all were found, I would, as the eldest child, hide the eggs again several times for the other kids to find. There is one tradition still active, at least in my household, and that is the tradition of celebrating what Easter is all about. Beyond the bonnets, new suits, Easter eggs, candy, lilies, ham and pie, we stop to remember a risen Savior. Have a blessed Easter. Enjoy the fun, but do not forget to set Peter Rabbit aside for a moment and tell someone how much they are loved by you, and even more so, by Christ. May we never forget. Jim Hardin is a sixth-generation Tennessean and former Republican candidate for the District 81 Tennessee State House of Representatives seat. Retired from the Navy, Hardin writes opinion columns regularly for The Leader. THE LEADER
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Where in the world is home? Folks are so busy nowadays, they bought the house in Rosemark that actually forget where they’re from, it made no difference to me as long where they’re going and in some as I could play ball, eat and sleep. cases what in the world are they Life was simple at one time. gonna’ do when they get there. Ever heard, “do the days get lonWhen is the last moment you ger and the years shorter?” Only had time, or even thought about several decades ago each schoolreflecting on the notion of where mate I grew up with proudly exyou come up? If you can get some- pounded their respected home one slowed down long enough, place. We never stopped and well just hit ’em with, thought about it, but we “where were you left the nest mostly due raised at?” They will to jobs and charged into probably just gaze at the big ole world. While you as if you just tranthe parents finally set scended from a half up housekeeping and filled hay loft without most would remain ena parachute. trenched. Joyfully I can In many cases, tosay I always had a place day’s society would to come home to as did have to stop and think Arvis, Emerson, Phil, about the beautiful, Tommy, Charlotte Faye, rich sounding, high Claire and Andra. falooting, aristocratic, Reminisce under the SOUTHERN RAISIN' invented high dollar shady Maple tree in the O TIS G RIFFIN name. See, some folks front yard and most likely want this title of the each have visited and in former cotton field, or possibly many occasions spent the night a white faced milk cow pasture (no sleep) in your fellow friends before it was blade graded down dwelling. Sad to say, but it’s not to construct as a dwelling loca- often when you congregate with tion, to sound important and dis- your previous school mates but tinguished. Us ole pore rednecks when you happenstance it won’t didn’t need no fancy name. be long before the past will be genNeighbor, most of the older gen- erated. eration can look back and proudly Tales are spun and embarrassrelate to where and why they re- ment begins especially if the sided at certain locations. I was so grandkids are eavesdropping. Reyoung when Momma and Daddy member when you busted me with
that soaked corn cob and gave me a wep? You held the elm limbs back and slapped me in the face. Yo’ Momma had to sew ’em britches you snagged on the warped nail in the stall. How about the bent rusty nail in yo’ bare foot and you were scared to get a jaw (tetanus but we afraid we would get lock jaw) shot? Yep, the big ole mean boys hid our clothes while we were skinny dipping at Mud Hollow. The past is very heartwarming to all my dear friends as the occurrences took place at our respective home places. The proof is in the puddin’. Just ask a young person where he grew up and mostly likely he’ll have to study on it for a few minutes. In most cases it really doesn’t really seem to matter. However our generation has extremely strong ties to our heritage and coming up. We hear things have changed for the better. But some things never change and that is the yard dirt under a Southerners’ tootsies they treaded on many years ago. Just take a redneck back home where he belongs…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.
Capitol Hill review: A wrap-up of legislative news Lower sales tax on groceries A bill which seeks to lower the sales tax on groceries from 5.25% to a flat five percent passed out of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee this week with unanimous support from lawmakers. House Bill 193, which is part of Governor Bill Haslam’s legislative agenda for the year, will take effect beginning July 1, 2013. This year’s legislation builds on the success of a law adopted by the legislature in 2012 that lowered the sales tax on food from 5.5 percent to 5.25 percent In total, the sales tax reduction this year will provide Tennessee taxpayers with over $25 million in tax relief. The legislation will be voted on in the full House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday, March 26th, where it is expected to again pass easily. Pension reform Changes will only affect new employees hired by the State of Brian Blackley – Publisher/ General Manager bblackley@covingtonleader.com Kathy Griffin - Office Manager Accounting/Public Notices notices@covingtonleader.com News Echo Day – News Editor eday@covingtonleader.com Jeff Ireland – Sports Editor jireland@covingtonleader.com
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of the market. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification may help you reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t prevent losses or guarantee profits.) • Think long term. If you only measure your investment success by short-term results, you can feel frustrated and stressed. But when you stop to consider your objectives, you may find that the most important ones, such as a comfortable retirement, are all long-term in nature. Consequently, it makes more sense to measure the progress you’re making with your investments in periods of years, or even decades, rather than days or months. Instead of fretting over your monthly investment statements, compare where you are today versus where you were 10 or 15 years ago. The results may well surprise and help “de-stress” you. Stress Awareness Month will come and go. But by making the right moves, you can help take some of the stress out of investing for a long time to come. 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.
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Continued from A4 competition too soon. In addition, the legislation will help schools and organizations develop a policy of removing youth from sports activity who show signs of concussion until they receive a medical evaluation from a licensed doctor stating they are clear to return to play. According to the most recent national data from the Centers for Disease Control, 248,418 athletes under the age of 18 suffered concussions in 2009 alone. The legislation has support from the Tennessee Medical Association, the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association, and the National Football League, which has backed such laws in state legislatures across the country. And in case you missed it… Jobs – Tennessee has created nearly 80,000 new jobs since 2011, according to Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Haggerty. The Commissioner told committee members his department had held approximately 6,000 meetings with companies looking to locate or expand jobs here and attended over 12,000 meetings with community leaders over the past two years. Thanks to increased legislative efforts by lawmakers to bring new and better paying jobs to the state, Tennessee was recently ranked first in the Southeast in new manufacturing jobs created in 2012. Anti-Income Tax Resolution – Senate Joint Resolution 1 sailed through the Calendar and Rules Committee this week as lawmakers continue the push to ban a state income tax from ever being implemented in Tennessee. Voters across the state will have the opportunity to weigh in on this issue as the question of whether to prohibit an income tax will be placed on the 2014 statewide ballot. If approved, the state Constitution will be amended to explicitly prohibit lawmakers from ever levying a state income tax on the citizens of Tennessee. Senate Joint Resolution 1 will be presented to the full House of Representatives next Thursday.
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Most Wanted Seen one of these people?
If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.
Adams, Billy Wayne Born: 5/20/1979 784 Peeler Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Theft over $10K, vandalism, burglary
Fleming, Tuwan Derrell Born: 9/5/1976 3938 Mamie St. Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Delivery of cocaine
Harrison Jr., Billy Wayne Born: 7/1/1988 151 Elm Grove Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Poss. controlled substance, tampering
Simpson Tyrence Leon Born: 5/18/1981 23 Cotton Top Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Felony failure to appear, firearms poss., rev. license
Fleming, Rodney Donell Born: 1/4/1987 870 Beaver Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Agg. assault, theft under $10K x 2, vandalism x 3
Nash, Latoria Denise Born: 11/25/1972 439 Peete St. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Tampering with evidence
Smith, Charles Earl Born: 6/23/1974 3641 Royalwood Memphis, TN 38128 Charge: Poss. marijuana with intent
Johnson, Quintin Montrell Born: 9/28/1990 1495 Portersville Atoka, TN 38004 Charge: Felony failure to appear, mj delivery, poss. firearm, agg. robbery
Barnes, Willie Evan Born: 6/6/1991 1399 Jack Bennett Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Felony failure to appear x 2
Howard, Kelvin Lee Born: 9/9/1971 318 Bledsoe Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Felony failure to appear
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 Mary H. Fleming
February 14, 1935 – February 27, 2013 Mary Harvey Fink Fleming, 78, former resident of Bowie, Md. and most recently Munford, died Wednesday Feb. 27, 2013, in Annapolis, Md. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday April 6, 2013 at Ravenscroft Chapel in Brighton with Rev. Sydney V. Carsten officiating. Funeral services will later be held in Washington, N.C. at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, where Mrs. Fleming was a lifetime member, followed by interment in the churchyard alongside her ancestors dating back to the 1700s. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to have donations sent to RISE for Autism, at http://www.riseforautism.com/M.php where a memorial webpage has been created in honor of Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. Fleming was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Yonkers, N.Y., the only child of Alfred Vought Fink and the late Barbara Gray Myers Fink. Mrs. Fleming was employed by the U.S. Civil Service with her last assignment being a Civilian Staffing Specialist at Andrews Air Force Base in Clinton, Md. before her retirement in 1987. She lived in the DC metro area for over 30 years, graduating from Bladensburg High School in 1953, moving to California, and later returning to raise her family in Bowie, Md. She moved to Munford in 1993 where she spent the last few years of her life. Mrs. Fleming was a member of the Reading Blount Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and as a young girl, unveiled a monument to Major Blount as his youngest direct descendant. Survivors include two daughters and one son, CAPT Leslie A. Moore, MSC, USN, of Alexandria, Va., Holly L. Fleming Waldman of Crofton, Md., and V. Clifford Fleming, Jr. of Bowie, Md.; and three grandsons. Mrs. Fleming was preceded in death by two sons, Lawrence Harvey Moore in 1959, and John Blount Fleming in 2002. Very close friends gave Mrs. Fleming companionship in her later years, including Lula Ballard, Maryjo Lavelle, Betty Porras, Mary Julia Protor and Mary Smith. They will dearly miss their beloved friend. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Jessie Terry Rushing
Date of Death – March 15, 2013 Jessie Terry Rushing of Mason, daughter of John Mason of Mason and the late Estella Degraffreed, expired March 15, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital Bartlett. Visitation was Friday, March 22 at Palmer Funeral Home from 1-6 p.m. Services were Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Hopewell M..B Church with burial in Greater St. Mark Holiness Cemetery, both in Mason. She leaves her husband, Ellis Rushing; eight children: Antonio, Antoinette, James Jr., Daryl, Pamela, Eric, Krystle and Justin Terry; eight siblings: Alberta Harvell, William, Linda, Irene, Brenda, Lucious, John and Dale (Kenyatta) Mason; 27 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, others relatives and friends. Two siblings, Ann and Jimmy Mason, precede her in transition. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Vernon Wayne Covington
January 15, 1976 – March 20, 2013 Vernon Wayne Covington, 37, of Brighton, died on March 20, 2013 at his home. Born in Memphis, he worked for Ferrell Heating & Air, was a member of Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, MidSouth Great Banquet and served as a sergeant with the 278th Armored Calvary Regiment. Funeral services took place on Sunday, March 24 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron McMillan, Rev. Mike Gibson, Rev. Perry Hamilton and the Rev. Mike Jones officiating. He leaves a wife, Lindysue Hamilton Covington, daughters Tayler Covington and Presley Crosby Covington, son Zac Crosby, parents Jerry and Susan Covington, brother Damien Covington of Pensacola, Fla. and a grandmother, Barbara Jane Garrard of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, D.H. Garrard and Vernon F. and Louise Covington. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Gordon S. Knight
Date of Death – March 23, 2013 Gordon S. Knight, 67, of Memphis, passed away on March 23, 2013. Visitation was held on Monday, March 25 and funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, March 26, both at Munford Funeral Home. The widower of Linda Houston Knight, he is survived by his daughters, Brandy Bowman of Bartlett, Angie Hammond of Atoka and Tamara Cossey of Portageville, Mo.; sons Keith Knight of Memphis and Shawn Knight of Horn Lake, Miss.; sisters Betty Bogue and Sharon Winberry, both of Brighton; brother William Knight of Slayden, Miss.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Susan Jeanne Scott
June 6, 1947 – March 22, 2013 Susan Jeanne Scott of Madison, Ala., died Friday March 22, 2013 at Huntsville Hospital. Born Susan Jeanne Hagen in Saint Louis and raised in Crystal City, Mo., she attended Pope Pius X School in Festus, Mo., and Vanderbilt University, where she married John Scott of Covington. She lived and raised her family in Covington where she was active in many community organizations including First Presbyterian Church, the Ruffin Theatre, and the Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County in which she served as life member. She also attended Memphis State University earning a BA in Art History. She had a life-long love of the fine arts and enjoyed sharing her knowledge by serving as a docent for many exhibits at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. In 1989, she moved to Getzville, N.Y., where she continued her love of crafting by starting a business selling her quilts, custom lampshades, and other hand-sewn items. Above all, she enjoyed her role as beloved mother and grandmother. She relocated to Madison in 1994 to be closer to her family. Her granddaughters were her pride and joy. She was an avid antique collector and maintained a booth at Hartlex Antique Mall in Madi-
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son. She also had a nearly 20-year career with Talbots. She is preceded in death by her father, George Thomas Hagen Jr. She is survived by her sons, Reid Scott (Melanie) of Huntsville, Ala. and Jefferson Thomas Scott of Boston, Mass.; mother, Ruth Hagen of Crystal City, Mo.; brother, Thomas Hagen (Jamy) of Kaneohe, Hawaii; sister, Patricia Hagen of Kansas City, Mo.; and granddaughters, Caroline and Lauren Scott. Visitation will be held at Laughlin Service Funeral Home, 2320 Bob Wallace Ave, on April 6, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. (www.laughlinservice.com) Memorials may be made to the memorial fund established in her name at Community Ballet Association in Huntsville, Alabama.
www.covingtonleader.com the work of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ occupied the majority of his public and private life as he worked tirelessly, investing in the lives of others and modeling the love and compassion of his Lord. His fingerprints are left on countless communities, churches, and individuals whom he influenced and inspired. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fayetteville ARP Church, 1720 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or Alive Hospice Inpatient at St. Thomas Hospital, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203-9658. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Robert Jones III
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Date of Death – March 24, 2013
Sara “Betty” Davis
October 26, 1932 – March 24, 2013 Sara “Betty” Davis, 80, passed away early Sunday evening in the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Elbert Henry “June” and Florence McMahon Wooten, she was born in Munford on October 26, 1932. A graduate of Spaulding University and the University of Tennessee, she was a loving mother and homemaker and also spent time living in Texas in the cities of Houston, Pasadena, Pampa and Corpus Christi. During her life she also lived in Walnut Creek, Calif.; Devon, Penn.; Pearisburg, Va.; Charlotte, N.C.; Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; and Louisville and Frankfort, Ky. A life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, she was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Ky. and the South Frankfort Presbyterian Church in Frankfort, Ky. Betty is survived by two daughters, Barbara June Davis Fitzgerald (Tom) of Frankfort, Ky. and Elizabeth Ann Davis of Louisville, Ky.; a son, Robert Clay Davis (Rebecca) of Houston, Texas; a sister, Jane Harben of Kerrville; a brother, Allen Wooten of Covington; five grandchildren, Brian Fitzgerald of Lexington, Ky., Capt. Daniel Fitzgerald, USMC, Jonathan Davis of Houston, Texas, and Beth Lodmell (David) and Kate Fitzgerald, both of Frankfort, Ky.; and five greatgrandchildren, Anna, Sarah, Lauren, John, and Abby Lodmell. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann Massey and Martha Foster. Services will be held in Munford Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday, with interment following in the Crigger Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Fitzgerald, Dr. Lance Gordon, David Lodmell, Sherman McGill, Boyd Winn, and Mack Wooten. The family would like to thank Patsy Harrod and Beverly Harrod for their friendship, loving care and support. Flowers are welcomed, while the family suggests any contributions in Betty’s memory be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601. Online condolences can be made at www.RogersFrankfort.com.
Robert Jones III, affectionately known as “Baldie,” son of the late Robert (Helen Winfrey) Jones Jr., expired Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Baptist Hospital Memphis. Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2013 from 1-5 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home, Mason. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Baptist Church, Stanton. Survivors include his wife: Henrietta Buford Jones; six children: Sharon (Endrine) Jones, Twilla (Rev. James) Powers, Kenitha McCain, Tina (Scott) Arterbridge, Natasha (Carey) Taylor and Stephanie Adams; 12 siblings: John (Linda ) Jones Sr., George (Emma) Jones, James (Tonya) Jones, Terry (Ann Marie) Jones, Larry (Mary) Jones, Clara Winfrey, Catherine (Calvin) Bonds, Sr., Anna (Jerry) Gray, Cornella (Bobby) Taylor, Joyce (Clayton) Adams and Pamela (James) Lemon; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. One sister, Barbara Jones, preceded him in transition. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Jimmie Dale Montgomery July 8, 1959 – March 24, 2013
Jimmie Dale Montgomery, 53, of Covington, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 in Memphis. He was born in Covington. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, March 26 at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Barron and the Rev. Tommy Warner officiating. He was buried in Walton Cemetery. He leaves a sister, Linda (James) Clements of Covington, brother Steve Montgomery of Covington and mother Rose Whitson of Covington. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace W. Montgomery. Memorials may be sent to Oak Grove Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Mr. Montgomery’s caregivers for their many years of service. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
Thomas “Tom” Greer
Date of Death – March 25, 2013
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Dr. James “Jim” Fee
October 4, 1930 – March 24, 1930 Funeral service for Dr. James “Jim” Fee, age 82, of Old Hickory, Tenn. were conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Fayetteville ARP Church with Dr. Calvin Todd and Mr. Jim Moran officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Dr. Fee passed away Sunday morning at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas in Nashville following an ongoing struggle with heart disease. Dr. Fee was born October 4, 1930, in Tipton County, Tennessee, to the late Samuel and Sarah (Sage) Fee. He cherished his 63 years of marriage to high school sweetheart, Ruby (Osteen) Fee, whom he married on October 14, 1949. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Jan (Mike) Little, Old Hickory; Cheri Fee, Nashville; and a son Chris Fee, Old Hickory; brother Charles Fee, Memphis; sister Roberta Gray, Covington; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many close friends. Dr. Fee was preceded in death by his son, Scott (Vickie) Fee. Dr. Fee attended Memphis State University. After college, he worked for the R.J. Reynolds Company until God called him into the ministry. He attended seminary at Erskine College. He would later receive an honorary doctorate from Erskine for his contributions to theology and preaching. Dr. Fee held pastor positions at the Bethel Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) Church, Vidette, Ga.; Ebenezer ARP Church, Wrens, Ga.; Fayetteville ARP Church, Fayetteville, Tenn.; and Richland ARP Church, Rosemark, Tenn.. Dr. Fee enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading, but
Thomas “Tom” Greer, 72, of Munford, died on March 25, 2013 at his residence. He retired from the Navy after 21 years as an aircraft mechanic. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Munford Funeral Home. He leaves his daughter, Christine Thornton; sons, Leslie Greer, Lonny Greer, Terry Greer and Thomas Greer; sister Kathlyn Smith; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
A. G. “Junior” Glass
July 16, 1932 – March 25, 2013 A. G. “Junior” Glass, 80, a farmer, died Monday, March 25, 2013 at his home. He leaves his wife, Joan Johnson Glass, daughter Jo Lynn (Royce) Petty of Mason; sons Willie Glass and Marlin (Tina) Glass, both of Covington; sisters Frances Bringle of Brighton and Bettye Nichols of Covington, La.; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home with services 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The family asks that any memorials be sent to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church or Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Mr. Glass was preceded in death by his parents, A.G. Glass, Sr. and Thelma Dawson Glass; and his two sisters, Helen Fryer and Dorothy McDow. SMITH, MILLER, PAGE A7 ►
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BIRTHDAY
Walk to be honored with reception Submitted by Betty Walk Special to The Leader In October 1944, at the height of World War II in the Pacific, Army General Douglas MacArthur waded from a U.S. Navy barge into the beach at Leyte Gulf. He was fulfilling his promise to the people of the Philippines: “I shall return.” Thousands of American servicemen and women helped him keep the promise. Among them was Seaman Billy G. Walk, a lifelong resident of the Bride community near Covington. Bill Walk joined the Navy in January 1943, and served as a crewman on PT 488, a patrol-torpedo boat that helped transport MacArthur and his entourage to the landing barge from which he came ashore at Leyte. As such, Bill was an up close and personal participant in an important turning point in the Pacific war effort. Bill received his Navy basic training in San Diego and attended diesel school at the University of Missouri before being sent to the Philippines, then to New Guinea, and back to the Philippines. On the day MacArthur returned to the Philippines, the general reached out to Bill Walk and shook his hand. “He put out his hand and I shook it,” Walk said at his Bride home. “It didn’t matter to me that he was a five-star general.” Walk has spent his entire life in and around the Covington area. He went to Bride School through the eighth grade and attended Byars Hall High School. In July 1942, he married Lillian Mildred “Tut” Fortner, beginning a partnership that lasted until Mildred’s death 69 years later. He and Tut became the parents of four children, the
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Aboard PT 488 during World War II, a torpedo makes a handy resting place for Seaman Bill Walk. Walk will be honored with a reception for his 90th birthday on Saturday.
first-born being twins. They loved to travel together and take family vacations. Before his service in the Navy, Bill farmed for a time, but then went to work in Memphis at E. L. Bruce Lumber Co. While in Memphis he lived with his sister Becky and her husband, Byron Owen. After the United States entered World War II, he volunteered for duty with the Navy rather than risk being drafted. When the war ended in 1945, he returned to the Covington area and found a civil service position with Millington Naval Air Station. His experience with diesel engines on PT boats was put to good use in maintaining all of the base’s boiler houses, a job that lasted for 21 years. “I was either a very good worker,” Bill said, laughing, “or they didn’t know what to do with me.” Bill was an avid hunter, and he holds the unofficial record of having gone to “squirrel camp” for 70
consecutive years. He also enjoyed meeting his friends at Rite Aid drugstore for coffee, dominoes and storytelling. Bill Walk had seven older siblings, two of whom died as young children, and he is the last living child of his parents, Genie and Nathan Hale Walk. He is among the dwindling number of veterans who are called “The Greatest Generation” for the valor they showed during World War II. He was born on April 3, 1923, and is rapidly approaching his ninetieth birthday, which he will observe, he says jokingly, “holding down this chair” in his living room. His family has different ideas, however. To celebrate his long and active life, family and friends of Bill Walk are invited to a comeand-go reception from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at his home on Bride Road.
CIVIC CORNER
DeLashmit speaks at Covington Exchange Club
Scottie DeLashmit of Tipton County Juvenile Court spoke recently to the Covington Exchange Club about the issues he faces in his job. Frank Brotherton was the program chairman.
Rodgers speaks at South Tipton Exchange Club
Jamie Rodgers, the new CEO at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, spoke at the South Tipton Exchange Club on Thursday, March 21. Rodgers is pictured with Frank Brown, left, and Munford Police Chief Jim Harger.
UPCOMING EVENTS March 28th –9:00 Easter Egg Hunt 10:00Bible Study March 29th – Closed for Good Friday NEW PROGRAMS NEEDING PARTICIPANTS Writing is a powerful instrument for fulfillment, growth, and healing. Writing that comes from the heart and mind are expressions from us. Please join us for our first meeting on March 25th at 10:30 am in our Craft Room. Bring what you have written or what you want to write. Gayle Hulsey will be facilitating this new Writing Club. Rosemary McCane will be instructing Beginning Woodburning Classes at our Senior Center on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Class time will be 6-8 p.m. for each session with a charge of $20 for all five classes. Call Joni at 476-3333 for questions or to register. WISH LIST T.C.C.A. is in desperate need of a pool table. If you have a table you would like to donate, we would love to hear from you. Please call 476-3333. REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS 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. For the entire month of March, our Bible studies held every Thursday will be held by John Currie. As always, the public is invited to join us at 10:00 a.m. for this inspirational study of the Word. Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 30 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. 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 11:30 a.m. in the craft room. 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. 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 at 476-1068 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. For more information please call 476-3333. • 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.
OBITUARIES
• “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets monthly with Mr. Russell Lindsey, who is the facilitator.
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Frances L. Smith
Anna L. Miller
December 13, 1936 – March 26, 2013
October 10, 1931 – March 27, 2013
Frances L. Smith, 76, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, March 26. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Indian Creek Cemetery in Brighton. The widow of Alvin J. Smith, she is survived by four daughters, Pamela Pence of Covington, Beverly Curtis of Brighton, Paula Harris of Covington and Rose Harrison of Ripley; one son, Kenneth Smith of Covington; three sisters, Doris Tuttle of Ill., Linda Gillihan of Miss. and Fayrene Smith of Covington; three brothers, Jimmy Rose of Texas, Charles Gillihan of Bartlett and Robert Sumner of Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Dale Smith and two brothers, William Lynn Rose and Richard Daugherty. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.
Anna L. Miller, 81, a housewife and the widow of Jimmy Miller, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was a member of Covington First Assembly of God Church. Services are Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. at MaleyYarbrough Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday night from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Bro. Ed Hawkins and Bro. J.D. Paris will be officiating. She is survived by son Larry Miller (Sharon) of Covington; daughter, Judy Miller Canada (Jim) of Jonesboro, Ark.; sister Mary Jean Blankenship Stafford of Covington; grandchildren Tony Miller of Munford, Melissa Miller of Covington, Stacey Johnson and Brian Canada of Jonesboro, Ark.; greatgrandchildren, Jordan Moore, Sean Miller, Madison Miller, Morgan Miller, Meredyth Helms, Nathan Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Betsy Johnson, Caroline Canada and David Canada. Preceded in death by her brother, Mike McIntyre and great-granddaughter Abigail Johnson.
The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) March 28, 2013
•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. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS April 4th,5th, 6th, & 7th – The Historic Ruffin Theatre and Just-N-Case Security presents “You Can’t Take it With You”. Call 290-8225 for more details. Contacts Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Kerry W. Overton, Executive Director Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org
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Come join the festivities at the 2013 Atoka BBQ Fest to be held April 5 and 6 at Nancy Lane Park. A Schedule of Events and a Site Map are available at www.TownofAtoka.com. Don’t miss out on all of the fun!
Senator Mark Norris will be at First Friday Coffee on April 5 to bring us “News from Nashville."
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It’s fishing time again. The Children’s Fishing Derby will be held on May 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Glenn Springs Lake in Drummonds. Watch for applications soon in The Leader or call The Chamber at 837-4600.
Second Thursday Lunch Congratulations to our March Students of the Month. Pictured are (left to right) Terry Colin, South Tipton Chamber; Jan Phillips, Patriot Bank South Tipton; Sarah Winfield, Tipton Rosemark Academy; Denna Krosp, Patriot Bank Barretville; Alexandra Selby, Munford High School; Ann Hart, Patriot Bank South Tipton; Brianna Donnell, Brighton High School, Nora O'Hara, Patriot Bank South Tipton Mortgage and Charles Ennis, Chairman and CEO, Patriot Bank. Student of the Month is sponsored by Patriot Bank and Patriot Mortgage.
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One of the requirements of the TOTAL Leadership class is a community project. This year’s class participated in a Rock-a-Thon to raise money for the Tipton County Commission on Aging. What a TOTALLY AWESOME project. TOTAL participants W.T. Bailey and Jeanette Hathcock “rock”!" TOTAL is a joint project of the South Tipton County and CovingtonTipton County Chambers of Commerce.
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Five Munford High School students recently won awards at the state DECA competition: J.D. Leavel in business finance series, Dalton Baker and Zach Kurtzman in business law and ethics and team decision making, and Kelsey Hale and Laura Leavell in hospitality service team decision making. There were over 1,200 students from across the state. Team competition included 20 teams each individual competition included 30 students. Munford's winners will be competing at the nationals in Anaheim, Calif., next month. Courtesy photo
Making someone happy isn't magic, but volunteering can change the world The following essay was submitted by Covington High School senior Karlie Sorrentino for the Covington Exchange Club's Student of the Year essay contest. She won first place. When you scroll through the internet, there are thousands of pictures on many different websites of homeless people with silly or funny signs. People read them, laugh about it, post a comment, and that's the last that person will think of that picture. No one ever suggests that maybe that person needs help or even suggests a way to help that person. It's the internet. The problem probably doesn't really exist anyways. Right? As a homebody, I don't travel too often. I'll have the occasional family trip to Florida during the summer, or sometimes I'd have a weekend at the river in Missouri. I'm not used to seeing much in the small town I live in, so the problems that exist in the world were almost invisible to me. I knew they were there, but what could I do to help them? Two weeks before Christmas break, I went on a trip with a group of seniors to Memphis with the student council of my school. The goal was to help feed the homeless and starving, and I was filled with immense fear. I had never done anything like this, and I had no idea what to expect. I had seen one or two stragglers on the side of the road on the way to my grandmother's house when I was younger. My parents would usually pull out some money
and hand it to them, but that was it. They never explained to me why that person was on the highway with a can and a sign, and I was afraid to ask. When the Reverend began speaking to the group, he told us about the chapel and how these men would usually roam the streets in the morning, grab lunch at this place, roam the streets again, have dinner, and stay overnight with hundreds of other men. They were able to shower. .. for a maximum of two minutes each. They all slept in the chapel area together with nothing but a small blanket that they had to keep in the chapel. This was an all-male facility. Women and children weren't allowed to stay overnight. When the Reverend mentioned this fact to us, it struck me that for every man I would see that day, there would be a woman and child that was in the same situation as he, except they didn't have a place to stay overnight. When chapel began - it was required that everyone who wanted to eat had to be there for chapel - I was more than alarmed at the amount of men and women who were there. These people desperately needed food, and this was one of the only places they could get it without a monetary cost. I was shocked. I never imagined that this many people needed help, and this was only forty-five minutes away from my town. It hit me that this was only a handful of the amount of people in the
Engergy camps for teachers start in June The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs announced recently that applications are now available for the 2013 Energy Camps. The four-day educational sessions are free and provide K-12 teachers with the information and resources needed to teach the science of energy and energy conservation in the classroom, while helping students to become leaders in their schools and communities. The 2013 Energy Camp offers activities presented by award-winning energy educators and profes-
sionals. Camp activities will address Tennessee science curriculum standards and will incorporate Common Core Standards for reading/ language arts and mathematics. K-12 teachers are invited to apply for one of the following three camps during the summer of 2013: • June 11-14 at Montgomery Bell State Park Inn in Burns, Tenn. • June 18-21 at Pickwick Landing State Park Inn in Pickwick Dam, Tenn. • July 9-12 at Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn in Pikeville, Tenn.
world that was in grave need of help. When we began serving lunch, I served the food to the group. Each time I dropped off a tray, the person would send me a huge, thankful grin and repeat over and over again their gratitude. Some would shake my hands, others would hug me, and a few would start conversations with me. They never talked about their problems, and I suppose that's what surprised me the most. One man complimented my school on the great football season we had, and I couldn't help but be amazed that he could think of something as small as a good season when he was at this place. Serving food and talking to these people made me realize how big of a difference volunteering makes. Volunteerism is the reason why people like this can still maintain hope. On the ride home from the lunch, I continued to think about the amount of people who needed help. It wasn't just homeless people. There are so many non-profit groups with a common goal of helping all those who are in need, and I wanted to help. So imagine the excitement I felt when our student council advisor announced we were creating a team for Relay for Life. Relay for Life is such a huge non-profit cancer foundation, and all the money we raise goes straight to the cancer programs. I know that we can do so much for these people who re-
The Tipton County democratic party will hold a Biennial reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on Saturday, april 6, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Law Offices of Julie D. Byrd, 1486 munford avenue, munford, Tn 38058. members will also discuss the party’s agenda and events for 2013. This meeting will involve open discussion and opportunities for county residents to express ideas and thoughts about the future. all democratic residents who are eligible voters of Tipton County are urged to attend. For more information, contact Julie Byrd at (901) 840-4776 or you may e-mail her at: julie@juliebyrd.com
ally need it, and all it will take is a little work and effort. I'm willing to put in the time for this because I know how much the people who it'll help will appreciate it. The feeling that you get when you know you made a person smile could never be replaced with anything. I never thought that I'd be able to help anyone, but after the trip I took to Memphis, I realized that anyone can do good for others. Making someone happy doesn't take magic, but volunteerism can change the world.
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Greetings. Happy Easter to everyone. Prayfully it will be a lovely day filled with spiritualities from wonderful church services and afterwards enjoyable dining among families and friends. Of course we cannot forget those beautiful Easter egg hunts. You larger children please do not over run the babies doing these hunts. Afterall, you used to be that little once. Today, which is Thursday, the Jolly Corteria
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We have a big black clock over our mantel in our den. The day we needed to change the clock was the next day. My sweet husband decides to change the clock that night. He got the little three step ladder to reach the high up clock. He got the time set and was hanging it back in its place. I suggested that he wait till tomorrow when it was daylight. The nail that it was hung on, you
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It's a cold Monday, and I saw some flurries this afternoon! It looks like it's going to be pretty cool all week - the Groundhog was wrong! Lightning hit a red oak tree down at the homeplace during last Monday's storm. Two windows on the front of the house were knocked or blown in too, and the power was out. Everything is fixed now. I saw a tree that lightning exploded on Whaley Lane also. Liz, Lyla and I furniture shopped Wednesday and I stayed at their house Thursday while it was delivered. Justin had a doctor's apointment, and when they got home from that, Liz had to go get a filling fixed that was causing her pain. Lyla and I had a whole day together! It was fun! I visited with Catherine McCalla for a while on Wednesday. I got her
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Club's president LaRue Albritton and their members, along with a few friends and some more family members are in Jackson, Tenn., for the day. Carolyn Smith, family friend and church member of Bright Hill, drove the bus up for the ladies. Tomorrow evening come experience the North Star Community Church's “The Seven Last Words of Christ” and Good Friday service with a lovely fellowship dinner to follow, a Southern fish fry with all the trimmings, includ-
ing hot sauce! Speaker will be Rev. Sheila Esterling Smith, Miss. Blvd. Church; Rev. Brenda Fayne, St. Mark Wilkinsville; Rev. Irene Booker, Pastor Mt. Olive AME Church; Millington Elder Johnnie Temple Jr., Millington COGIC; Elder Moses Walker Jr., Jehovah-Jirch COGIC; Pastor Vernon Vaughn, N-Sight Christian Center; and Rev. William Rosser, Historical Mt. Pleasant MBC. North Star's Pastor Rev. Steven Miller, along with the entire church, will be looking forward to seeing all of you there.
Happy birthday this week to Joann Burton and Gwen Draine Richardson, 19th; Ivy Norris Jr. 21st; Ashley Gray and Matt Nichols, 23rd; and Donneta Stewart Alston, 24th. On our prayer list at this time are Eugene and Gige Baker, Isiah Burton Jr. and family, Posey Reed and family, Jennie Stewart, Joseph Heaston Sr., Ruth Alston, Shade Alston, Louise Mason, Katarene Harber, Carlotta Jones, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Beulah Wakefield, Connie and Christine Brown, David
and Charlene Sneed, Albert Cross and family, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and familhy, Eula Culbreath and family, Menola Hollands, Wayne Jerry, George Hopper, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, Rufus Garner, Ellouise Vaughn, Andrew Jackson and family, Gladys Miller and family and Mary Burton, Ruth Griffin and Mary Ballard. Pertaining an upcoming Amtrack trip to New Orleans, more people that attended the former Geo. R. Ellis H.S. Munford are needed to help out. Con-
could not see it very well. I got some bright red nail polish and he painted it and let it dry. He gets back on the small ladder and tries to reach the nail. He drops the clock and everything on the mantel fell to the brick fireplace. There was two oil lamps, six pieces of my Ruby Red dishes, two pictures in a glass frame. Needless to say there was a million pieces of glass all over the fire place and floor. In sorting thru all the glass, one of the picture frames did not break. The two oil lamps, sur-
vived with only one globe broke. That was a miracle. There was oil in the lamps, and not a drop spilled. I have a big Norfork Pine tree setting in front of the fireplace, so I guess that softened the fall for lots ot my stuff. One of my friends sent the following to me: Yard stick - I know this a yard stick, cause I found it in my yard. It can be used to measure things, like the depth of a mud puddle or the gas in your lawn mower. You can play fetch with the dog. You can even use it
to start a fire, but whatever you don't put it back in my yard. For Elm Grove United Methodist Church, please note the following changes: Easter Sunrise Service will be at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. Bring breakfast foods. There will be a Sunday School or 11 a.m. service. We were all saddened by the death of Mary Sam Dawson, the mother of Mary Leslie, and mother in-law to Lee, and grandmother of Shelley and Luke.
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birthday mixed up last week. Her birthday was the 20th, not the 22nd! Hope she's got more cards on the 22nd - made her birthday last longer! She says shes going to make it to 100 and we pray she does reach that milestone. We had a great visit! I went to Brighton for "Bring in the Spring" on Saturday and had fun there. I bought some jewelry from Becky Kirby! And glad Courtney Gurley is going to work for a salon in Covington! I won't have to drive to Ripley any more! This week's Cat Report: Minnie is back here with me in the "new room," sitting in front of the gas wall heater. Smart cat! She's really growing and very personable, but we have caught a couple of mice lately. I thought having a cat in the house would keep them out! Wrong - and I hate them so much! Bill Murray was back at church on Sunday with no answers to his
problem. I'm just praying he will continue to be alright. John Henderson, Jeff Hanks, Sue Bringle, Jimbo Edmonds, Scrapper Scott, Melvin Wall, Ann Chapman, Ken Miller, Phil Huffman, Larry Whaley II and so many more are in our prayers, along with all our servicemen and women. Lads to Leaders is this weekend and I hope the children and parents have a big time and bring home lots of trophies! It's a great program and so good for our young men and women. Services will be at 10 on Easter with Sunday School at 9 since so many will be out of town for that. Happy birthday this week goes to Tonya Hill on March 24th, to Mandy Billings, Rachel McLean and Shanna McLean on the 25th, to Larry Whaley II and Drew Laxton on the 26th, to Mary Jean Stockton and Laura Moore on the 27th, to Chase Kidd and Marc Rimmer on the 28th, to Jaden Daniels on the 29th and to Sue Brin-
gle and Casey Fletcher on the 30th! Happy anniversary to Larry and Carolyn Whaley on March 27th! Some have asked about my dad, Kenneth Weir. He is doing fine - they said the other day he had helped put up St. Patrck's Day decorations and was wearing big green glasses around, then helped put up the Easter decorations this week. He is a lot of help! Sounds like Pop, and I'm glad he's doing well in Jackson. "Thanks for Reading" this week goes to Billy Chapman! Sa-lute! This week's Farmer's Almanac Quote: "Wear three new things at Easter and you will have good luck all the year". Hoppy Easter to all my readers! Go get yourself a chocolate bunny! Until next week . . . If anyone remembers a big snow here on Easter, probably in the '40s, let me know the year. A loyal reader is trying to remember when it was!
Director Shelby Master Gardeners and host of the PBS weekly program The Family Plot, and Janet Carson, Horticultural Specialist with University of Arkansas. You will be enlightened to hear these speakers as they share their knowledge of unique methods. Check this web site for the latest in your horticultural interest www.tiptoncountymastergardeners.com Exhibits will include: plants, garden art, "garden talks", herb gardening, rain barrels, composting, vegetables, visit with the Master Gardeners, plus much more interests. It's FREE. A special garden section will be provided for children activities. You will not want to miss this event! Door Prizes, too. For the early birds: free trees while they last.
lege Street in Munford. Vendors may reserve a 10x10’ space for $15 by calling Munford Parks and Recreation at 8375965. Electricity is available for an additional $5 and vendors must provide their own electrical extension cords. Tables must also be provided. Vendors may begin set-up at 6 a.m. There is no charge to the public to attend.
tact Jessie Cooke at 6493940 or Calvin “Scooter” Butler at 301-8232. All for this time. Remember: “It takes a Risen Savior to save a dying world, as well as a believer's heart, to understand why?”
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April 1 Great Expectations Ministries Children and Youth Department invites the community to join in their mobile (cellular) scavenger hunt fundraiser during the month of April. For more information regarding registration and cash award prize, contact yoclewis@ hotmail.com. Be sure to place GEM Scavenger Hunt in the subject line.
March 28 A luncheon to benefit the March of Dimes will be held at Rose Fabricating and Hydratrek from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meals of barbecue, slaw, beans, dessert and tea will be on sale of $10. Call 476-2202 or e-mail krkinney09@ gmail.com to place orders.
April 6 The Dacus Riding Club opens the riding season with a fun show at 5 p.m. There will be all fun classes, plenty of pleasure riding and no entry fee or gate fee. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Butch Maples at 901-485-3142.
March 30 The Charleston Volunteer Fire Department will be having breakfast with the Easter bunny. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. The menu will consist of eggs, bacon, sausage biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee, milk and orange juice. There will be a photographer for pictures with the Easter bunny. Family and friends of Bill Walk are invited to attend a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at 4802 Bride Rd. that will celebrate his 90th birthday.
Lawn & Garden EXPO "Picture Perfect", 8AM3PM Brighton Middle School 7785 Hwy 51 South (West at traffic light)Brighton TN www.tiptoncountymastergardeners.com 901-476-0231 Picture yourself at the Lawn & Garden EXPO hosted by the Tipton County Master Gardeners - with no admission charge. This year marks the 6th year for this event. Dynamic speakers have been engaged: Carol Reese, Horticultural Specialist with U T Extension, Chris Cooper,
April 9 A Munford and Drummonds area Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held at the QuitoDrummonds Volunteer Fire Department from 7-8 p.m. For more information call Barbara Borum at 837-3244. April 13 Peddlers in the Park – an outdoor event featuring crafts and new and gently used items - is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Park on Col-
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C-town is title town
10 fighters bring home Golden Gloves titles By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com
The Covington Boxing Club won big at the West Tennessee Golden Gloves Tournament in Jackson last week, winning 10 out of a possible 11 championships. “We went hoping to win five or maybe six championships,” said boxing coach Jimmy Glover. “We started a little slow on Friday by dropping a decision to a Jackson boxer that we felt was home cooking. But then Tyrell Williams beat a pretty good kid from Jackson and Jonathan Forman won his championship fight against a Jackson fighter to get us started.” Covington fighters Latonio Grandberry, Deshun Harvey and Tyronza Boyd won their title fights first on Saturday. Williams followed by beating Mississippi's Riley Manning to win his title, then Anthony Campbell used a barrage of body blows to take down Jackson boxer Jarnikin Brown, making it five straight titles for Covington. Also winning for Covington were Corey Culver, Logan Culver, Sharon Etheridge, Jordan Grant and Davion Rudd. Covington won the team title and Grandberry, Harvey, Boyd, Williams and Campbell brought SEE BOXERS, PAGE A13
Lady Cards rout St. Agnes
Members of the Covington Boxing Club show off the hardware they earned over the weekend at the West Tennessee Golden Gloves Tournament in Jackson. The locals won 10 of a possible 11 titles, plus the team championship. Photo by Jeff Ireland
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Chargers dispatch Westview
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Inclement weather has cancelled several Brighton softball games in the early going. The Lady Cardinals finally got a chance to hit the field Monday at home and they appeared to take out their frustration on St. Agnes. Several players had big offensive games as Brighton dispatched St. Agnes 15-0 in three innings in frigid conditions. “They were kind of overmatched,” said Brighton head coach Robin Jacobs. “We hit the ball pretty well though.” Hadley Wilkins hit a solo homer and Ali Christmas, Lulu Smith and Haley Craig each added two hits. Freshman Sealy Lane pitched all three innings, allowing just two hits. The Lady Cardinals (3-1) return to action on Monday at Covington at 6:30 p.m. before playing in a tournament in Southaven, Miss., April 5-6. In baseball action, on Monday the Cardinals dropped both games of a doubleheader at home against district foe Hardin County. Colton Hathcock had an RBI double in the first inning of game one for Brighton, but that proved to be the Cardinals' only run in an 11-1 loss. Caleb Armour started on the mound for Brighton and took the loss. In the nightcap, Armour provided Brighton's only run with an RBI double in a 4-1 loss. Nate Newman went all seven innings
An unseasonable cold snap of rain and snow combined to knock out two days of play and five baseball games at Don Chandler Field in last week’s annual Best of the West baseball round robin featuring local and regional teams. The Covington Chargers (5-3) were 2-1, getting to play in only three of their seven scheduled games. CHS opened against a district foe, the Westview Chargers, and came away with a hard fought 5-2 win. Tommy Beasley was the game’s pitching and hitting star. He remained unbeaten (3-0) with a complete game. He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk and struck out nine. He helped his own cause, drawing two walks, scoring two runs and plating the game winners in the bottom of the sixth inning with a single to left. Carlos Williams went 2 for 3 with two runs, four stolen bases and he was hit by a pitch. Brad Walker and Clayton Click each had an RBI for the Chargers, who had an eight-hit night. Covington is scheduled to play Nequea Valley (Ill.) at 6 p.m. tonight, Rockbridge (Mo.) tomorrow night and Desoto Central (Miss.) at 11 am on Saturday. A pair of district games loom Monday and Tuesday against Obion in Troy on Monday and at Chandler Field on Tuesday. Both games are set for 6:30 pm.
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Sports Happenings The Lady Charger Softball Golf Tournament, which raises money for the Covington High School softball team, will be held March 29 at the Covington Country Club. The cost for the scramble is $200 per team. Call Bennie Carver at 4910078 for more information. Registration forms are available at Regions Bank in Covington or Kathryn's Flowers on the Covington Square. Atoka Parks and Recreation will be offering its second season of adult kickball this spring. Games take place at Nancy Lane Park on Wednesday evenings. Adult kickball is a coed game and runs from April 10 to May 22. Fees are $200 per team or $25 for an individual. The schedule will consist of 12 regular season games SEE SPORTS, PAGE A12
Munford senior Josh Hibbard brings a pitch the plate during the Cougars' District 13-AAA opener Tuesday at home against Dyer County. Munford lost, 13-1. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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Brighton’s Colton Hathcock rips an RBI double to right-center field during game one of the Cards’ doubleheader Monday afternoon against Hardin County. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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Continued from A11 over six weeks, plus a single elimination post-season tournament. Log on to townofatoka.com for more info. The Memphis International Speedway is hosting its version of Midnight Madness every Friday through October. The event features Midnight Madness Test and Tune racing action, where anyone with a valid driver’s license and vehicle that passes a tech inspection can test their skills on the historic drag strip alongside a myriad of street cars, bikes, dragsters and race cars. The gates open at 8:30 p.m., with racing from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Admission is $10 for spectators, $20 for racers and children 12 and under are free. The 16th annual Bad Boys Four Man Scramble, sponsored by Tipton County Lodge 74 of the Fraternal Order of Police, will be held on May 22 at the Covington Country Club. Donations are accepted and hole sponsorships are available for $100 per hole. For more information, call 475-3300 or 568-4284.
Continued from A11 CHS will participate in the USA Classic April 3-6 at USA Stadium, opening on Wednesday against CBCHS of St. Louis. In other games: • The Armorel (Ark.) Tigers fell victim to CHS 13-3 in a run rule shortened contest on Wednesday. The Chargers went up 4-0 in the first and were not challenged. Armorel picked up two runs in the second inning that CHS matched in the bottom of the frame. A six-run bottom of the sixth, during which CHS sent 12 batters to the plate, was Armorel’s undoing. Covington managed only two hits, benefiting instead from three walks, four hit batsmen and an error to set up Bradyn McClain’s seventh-inning double that ended the game. Walker (2-1) got the win in four and two-thirds innings of work. He struck out six, walked one and gave up two earned runs. Jake Durham cleaned up with one and a third inning of scoreless pitching. Beasley was 2-2 with a walk, one run scored and three RBIs. Five Chargers scored a pair of runs each as they pounded out a season-high 13 hits. • Covington’s finale came against the powerful Purple Wave from CBHS. Powerful they proved to be with an 8-2 win over the Chargers. Carlos Williams, who was 3 for 4 at the plate, reached on an error in the first inning, advanced to third on a wild pick off
attempt and scored on a ground out RBI from Montel Williams. Beasley had two of Covington’s five hits. CBHS pitching held the rest of the team hitless. Only four Covington players reached base in the game. McClain drove in Covington’s second run with a sac fly in the sixth inning. McClain, J.H. Bowers and Dalton Carlton all took the mound for the Chargers. McClain (0-2) was tagged with the loss. He allowed five earned runs and six hits while walking five and striking out one. In softball action: • Weather dictated only one game for the Lady Chargers but it was worth it. A 10-0 shut out of the Ripley Lady Tigers last week improved the CHS record to 8-1 for the season and 1-0 in the district. Covington scored in four different innings to hand the win to Gabby Glenn (5-1), who tossed a one-hitter. She walked two and struck out four. Five players had multiple hits. Treasury Poindexter was 3 for 4 with a pair of RBIs and three stolen bases. Hannah Clifton homered and drove in two. Neely Glenn, Shelby Bolding and Ryleigh Deverell each kicked in two hits apiece. Brighton is on tap on April 2 in a home contest at 6:30 p.m. Haywood comes calling in a district game on April 4 at 6:30 p.m.
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Continued from A11 for Brighton and pitched well, only allowing four hits and two earned runs, but Brighton's offense never got going in the cold weather. “We just didn't play well,” said Brighton head coach Brian Oswalt, whose team fell to 6-6 overall and 0-2 in District 13-AAA. “We haven't played well
for a while. The weather didn't help … Newman pitched well, but we made some key errors.” The Cardinals head out for a tournament in Murfreesboro next with four games in four days, starting tonight. In other action: The Munford baseball team opened
up District 13-AAA play on Tuesday at home with 13-1 loss to Dyer County. Trailing 5-0, Munford got on the board in the fifth on an RBI groundout by Kyle Bargery. But the Choctaws scored five times in the sixth to take control of the game. Josh Hibbard started on the mound.
He went five and one-third innings and took the loss. The Cougars will play in the West Tennessee Easter Slam this weekend in Humboldt and Dyersburg. On Monday, Munford will host Hardin County in a doubleheader in District 13-AAA play.
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Brighton rallies for tie against Millington By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com The Brighton High School soccer team has underclassmen all over the field and a first-year head coach leading the way. But Monday night at home the Cardinals showed some veteran moxie by erasing a two-goal deficit in the final three minutes and coming up with a 2-2 tie against their rivals from Millington. “They showed all the heart and fight in the world,” head coach Bubba Chambers said about his team's comeback against Millington. “I was proud of them.” Dustin Hammer cut Millington's lead in half when he converted a penalty kick in the 87th minute. Moments later he fed Austin Chapman on a free kick to set
up the equalizer. Brighton moved to 1-1-1 on the season with the tie. On March 19, the Cardinals opened the season with a dramatic 4-3 win at Bartlett. Goals by Chapman and Hammer in the second half gave the Cardinals a 3-1 lead before the Panthers rallied to tie the score. In the closing minutes, Taylor Wiggs provided the game winner. Chapman assisted Hammer on Brighton's first goal, which gave the Cardinals 1-0 lead. Last Thursday at home, the Cardinals hosted a strong Cordova team and lost 8-0. “I felt like we took a step back against Cordova,” Chambers said. “We weren't really ready for them. That's on me and on the players … We've been up and down. They're still learning and so am I … It's
a building process. One building block at a time.” The Cardinals return to action Tuesday at home against Southwind at 6 p.m. and next Thursday at home against Craigmont at 4:30 p.m. Munford moved to 3-1 on the season with a 5-0 road win at Southwind last Wednesday. The Cougars beat Memphis Academy of Engineering and Science March 11 in the season opener 11-0 and defeated FCA March 15 at home 3-1. On March 19, Munford hosted Cordova, one of the state's top-ranked team. The score was tied at the half before Cordova prevailed 2-0. The Cougars return to action next week with three games: Tuesday at Craigmont, Thursday at home against Ridgeway and Friday at home against ECS. "We are working very hard
to continue to play some of the best teams in the area and the next couple of weeks will be a time to tell where we are," said Munford head coach Kyle Selby. "Our soccer techniques are continuing to develop and we are working towards the three district games."
Covington starts 1-1
Taking over for a successful coach is never easy, but Jerry Johnson seems to have made a positive transition early in the 2013 season. His Chargers soccer team is 1-1 and “showing signs of improvement,” according to the first-year coach. Covington opened the year with a 3-0 whitewash of the Union City Golden Tornadoes on March 12. William Timbs had a pair of goals and Rema Clay added the third. Daniel Joy kicked in
two assists. The year’s second outing was less successful as the predicted district champion Crockett County Cavaliers dropped the Chargers on March 19 by a tally of 5-1. Isaac Williams scored the lone goal for CHS off an assist from Bobby Van Cleve. “We played hard for 80 minutes," Johnson said. “Crockett was tough. We are in the midst of a three-game stretch against the three teams expected to finish one, two, three respectively in the district, those being Crockett, Obion and Dyersburg.” The Chargers host Haywood at 5:30 p.m. on April 2 and travel to Dyersburg for a 6:30 p.m. contest on April 4. Steve Holt contributed to this story
outdoors
Plenty of area lakes are ideal for anglers The 18 lakes managed by the TWRA the best quality fishing possible at a are open year round for fishing and minimal cost. outdoor recreation. Designed and regTen of the lakes are located in West ulated especially for family Tennessee and range from 87 fishing, these lakes prohibit acres to 560 acres in size. The alcoholic beverages, housenewest and largest lake, Gibson boats, inboard motors, water County Lake, was impounded skiing, personal watercraft in September 1999 and opened and swimming. to the public April 1, 2003. Most lakes have wheelchair This lake also has a recreaccessible fishing piers, easy Wildlife Chatter ational zone which allows waaccess to bank fishing, boat By Arnold Bull terskiing, personal watercraft rentals, launching ramps and and swimming. The remaining picnic areas. Some lake offer conve- eight lakes are located in Middle Tenniences such as bait, tackle, snacks and nessee and range from 12 acres to 325 drinks. aces in size. These lakes are managed to provide In addition, an embayment of Laurel fishing opportunities while producing Hill Lake is designated for youth-only
fishing. In addition to these, there are a couple of ponds totaling approximately 15 acres designated as youth fishing ponds. These ponds are located on the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA in White County. For more information about these ponds call the Region 3 TWRA office at 1-800262-6704. If the family wants to get away from it all, then consider one of these 18 family fishing lakes to pursue your thoughts and relinquish your worries to the tug of bluegill, bass or catfish. You might find something you’ve lost while enjoying an activity which is basic, simple and just plain fun and relaxing.
A $5 daily or $40 annual permit is required to fish all of these lakes except for Garrett and Whiteville lakes. These permits may be purchased at most of the individual lake offices. Boats may be rented for $8 per day at most lakes. This permit may be purchased at the individual lake office. Fishing is permitted seven days per week from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset (except Garret Lake, which is open 24 hours a day). Commercial gear, trot lines and limb lines are prohibited. Boats may not exceed the no wake speed. Motors (except trolling motors) are prohibited on some lakes. PersonSee chatter, page A21
boxing
Continued from A11 home outstanding boxer awards. “These guys have come a long way,” Glover said. “Most are in their second year, while Tyrell Williams, Jonathan Forman and Logan Carver are first-year boxers … Coaches Joey Guy and Chuck Culver have been
a lot of help in the gym, as well as Rockey Etheridge helping get the kids ready. It was a really good effort by all.” Six Covington boxers – Boyd, Harvey, Culver, Rudd, Campbell and Octavis Suggs – will advance
to the Mid-South Golden Gloves April 11-13 in Little Rock. “We have a couple of weeks to get them ready,” Glover said, “but knowing this bunch of guys I know they'll be ready.”
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The annual Palm Sunday processional took place at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Covington on Sunday, despite the rain. Pictured are Mary Vinson, Diane Fletcher and Emily and Pete Turner.The church will have a Maundy Thursday service tonight at 6 p.m.., will host the community Holy Week service on Friday at 12:05 p.m. and will have an Easter egg hunt Sunday after its 10:30 a.m. service. Photo by Echo Day.
COMMENTARY
Easter: The great discovery
falls: If Jesus was not resurrected from the dead, then the story of His life is just a small dot in the I have five children which work of history. means for years I hid Easter eggs. Some skeptics dismiss Jesus’ Before the invention of the plastic resurrection by saying after He egg, we always had was crucified and burthe joy of boiling and ied, the disciples loved painting real eggs. Him so much they The real fun was hidwished Him back into ing them, but not too existence, but it was much. No problem, exonly a hallucination. cept that a few months But when you consider later one of those eggs that over 500 people would be discovered saw the risen Christ at by my lawn mower. the same time, the halNow that can be a lucination theory does smell. But it was worth not hold up. PASTOR CHUCK it because of the joy There have been WILLIAMS on my kids’ faces when UFO sightings for the they would discover the last 50 years, but never hidden Easter eggs. by 500 people at one time. Many There have been a lot of dishave reported Elvis sightings, but coveries down through the years. never by 500 people at one time. Columbus in 1492 said, “Wow, There have even been reports of a look what I have found!” When real budget in Congress but never Marie Curie discovered radium, seen by 500 people at one time. she knew it was a big discovery. The bottom line is that many have The inventors of the airplane, tele- so closed their hearts to the truth phone, internet, etc. all realized of the resurrection, that if Jesus they were onto something that were to literally appear to them would change the world. they would explain it away as The biggest and greatest discov- smoke and mirrors or a hologram. ery in all of human history was But Jesus is being discovered. the empty tomb of Jesus. It has There is a movement in our nahad the greatest impact on our tion to find out about who He is. lives; more than all of the other People are discovering Him even discoveries put together. through television. The History There were a lot of great miraChannel is showing the minisecles performed by Jesus … more ries, “The Bible.” It had 10.8 milthan what the Bible contains (John lion viewers in its second week of 21:25). But there is only ONE washowing. (The Walking Dead had ter shed miracle upon which the 11.46 million viewers. This shows validity of everything rises and how polarized we have become, By PASTOR CHUCK WILLIAMS First Baptist Church Covington
Church Bulletins Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit your church event, call Echo Day at 901-476-7116 or send an email to eday@ covingtonleader.com. March 28 Community Holy Week service will be held at Covington First Assembly of God Church with The Rev. Chuck Williams, of First Baptist Covington, preaching. Service begins at 12:05 p.m. Lunch to follow. Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, 228 Quito Drummonds Road, Drummonds, TN 38023 is having a Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 303 S. Munford
Street, Covington, will be holding a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m. All are welcome to come. March 29 Community Holy Week service will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church with The Rev. Tom Ralston, of Central Christian Church, preaching. Service begins at 12:05 p.m. No lunch will be served on Good Friday. Central Christian Church will hold an Easter egg hunt at the home of Sue Qualls from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. March 31 Brighton Baptist Church will be hosting Sonrise Service at 8 a.m. followed
but I digress). Only “60 Minutes” on Sunday night with 11.58 million viewers had more. More than 50 million cumulative viewers have seen at least a portion of “the Bible” miniseries. I suspect the numbers will greatly increase this Passover and Easter week. People will be discovering Jesus for the first time or for the first time in a long time. Lives will be changed, souls saved, and the Kingdom enlarged. All of that is good news on a ‘macro’ level, but what about the personal level. The main reason you need to discover and then believe in the Resurrection of Jesus is so you can have a relationship with Him. You can’t have a relationship with a dead person; the irrefutable evidence of history trumpets, “He is alive!” His resurrection makes Him unique in history. The Christian life is all about knowing Jesus and living a life that displays His resurrection power. The way to experience resurrection power is to discover the joy of inviting Jesus into your life. It’s so simple even a child can understand. I heard about a pediatrician who was examining a little 7 year old girl. He put a stethoscope to her heart and asked, “Do you think I will hear Barney in there?” She looked at him as if all adults were dumb and said, “No. Jesus is in my heart. Barney’s just on my underpants.” Sounds to me like she had made the great Easter discovery. Have you?
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by a light breakfast. On Easter Sunday, Poplar Grove United Methodist Church will have a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. with a potluck breakfast to follow. Morning worship will be at 11 a.m. Hope Community Church in Atoka will have sunrise service at 8 a.m., followed by breakfast. Regular Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will have an Easter egg hunt following
April 1 Great Expectations Ministries in Covington is holding a mobile scavenger hunt fundraiser. For more information, log on to www.gemcogic.net, or call 901-335-7919. April 13 Union Christian Fellowship Time of Refreshing Revival, 4 p.m., Redeeming the Time Gospel Ministry, 905 Hwy 51 South, Covington. ON-GOING Garland United Methodist Church will begin a Bible study at noon on Monday mornings on “The Fruits of the Spirit.” This study is open to all community members. The church is located at 1613 Garland Drive in Garland.
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Misc. Pets & suPPlies 202 Happy Jack® Flexenhance: relieves joint & muscle pain in dogs. Contains Mother Nature’s flea repellent. West Tennessee Livestock S u p p l y ( 4 7 6 - 4 4 1 9 ) . www.happyjackinc.com
MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!! Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287.
Upscale Resale
Consignments wanted you to bring it - we sell it!
107 E. Pleasant • Covington
REAL ESTATE
476-7103
51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 837-2274.
PROFESSIONAL SHOCKLEY LAWN CARE Mowing, mulch, cleanup, weed eating, sod or dirt work.
Benefit Yard Sale for Justin Climer. NEW 5BD 3BA Saturday April 6th, DBLWiDE, DEL 7am-? at 1573 SET AND A/C WOW Woodlawn Rd., $64995! 100% Brighton or FiNANCiNG WiTH A Call Cindy at CLEAr DEED WAC. EASY LiViNG HOMES LLC. 901-475-0894 to make donations. <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033
Call Joe at 901-356-1442
Walls West TN Supply
Before you Buy a new manufactured. check out the deals at easy homes llc <3 way> humBoldt, tn 731-784-5033
901-476-4419
Pet Supplies, Fencing Material, Mulch, Livestock Supplies, Husqvarna, Snapper, Redmax, Bobcat Lawn mowers
James short attorney at Law
Divorce Uncontested
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
simple - No Children Court Cost Not Included
$195
Comm./Indust. ProPerty for rent 802
901-827-0694 JTM Lawnservice, All aspects of lawn care, free estimates, call (901) 2 3 8 - 4 9 8 2 .
4 Bay mechanic shop 3 lift office 2 bathroom across from Home Depot on Holly Grove. $1000 deposit $1250/mo rent 901-475-4447 or 9015 1 7 - 3 2 2 3 .
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FORMAL GOWNS. (PROM DRESSES) Adult - 1 short (red w/rhinestones) small $45, 2 floor length, 1- strapless black sparkly, small/Medium $40, 1 peach sparkly, medium/large $30. Call 901-832-0226. Pick up in Covington or Munford
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
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36” Sanyo TV, Picture in picture. $125. Call Ray at 901-475-4444.
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Jezabels
We buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds Top prices 102 Court Square East, Ste B 476-5206 Closed Mondays
I Buy Junk Cars & Trucks Call Sam 901-351-8025
Missing - three 9 month old mixed Lab puppies in Mt. Carmel area - one black (male) and two yellow/tan (male and female) Please call 901-338-6600 if you have seen them.
Get Your Yard Sale Noticed! Call or email Teri at 901-476-7116 or tjennings@covingtonleader.com
ESTATE SALE
60 years of Handyman's Treasures Tools, Work bench, Air compressor, Wood stove, Furniture, Shelves 3409 Candy Lane (at Holly Grove Rd) Saturday 9:00 - 2:00
Yard Sale:
208 Groom Avenue Covington-Woodale Sub. Multiple Family Saturday April 6th 7am-12pm
Tipton Christian Academy
We are looking for individuals who may be interested in the following positions: After School Care Worker: Must be 18 years old or older, Assist and monitor children during ASC 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. M-F, Previous experience in caring for groups of children Pre-K through elementary age, Ability to follow written and oral instructions, Must be able to exert or lift at least 20 pounds of force. Position is part-time and offers $8.S0 per hour while school is in session. No other benefits. After School Care Coordinator: Relevant education and/or work experience with an emphasis on caring for children, Program planning and facilitation experience needed, Certified in First Aid and CPR of children or be willing to train within first 3 months of employment, Must be able to multi-task and have good organizational skills, Has the ultimate goal of keeping the children placed under her care secure, Manage other ASC workers / assist and monitor care of children Pre-K through elementary, Hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. M-F. Position is part-time and offers $11.00 per hour while school is in session. No other benefits. Contact Steve Tynes @ tca@fbccovington.org or call (901) 475-4990 Three references other than your family are requested.
Navy blue Joovy Caboose Sit-andStand stroller for sale. Great condition. Parent organizer for handles included. $75 Several glass showcases. New condition. $150 each OBO. Chuck Hurt Sr. 901-828-3144 cell, 901-8728888 office.
YARD SALE LISTINGS
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DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Director of Student Life DSCC is currently accepting applications for a full-time Director of Student Life. The Director of Student Life is responsible for the coordination of programs and services related to multicultural affairs, student activities, and student organizations. The official station for this position is the Dyersburg State Community College Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County but frequent travel to the Dyersburg Campus and Gibson County Center is required. Bachelor’s degree in counseling, management or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years experience in a college or university is required. Community College experience and previous minority population recruitment and retention experience preferred. To apply for this position, submit an official DSCC application, cover letter, resume, official transcript(s), and 3 current professional letters of recommendation to Human Resources, DSCC, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. For a complete listing of job responsibilities for this position, visit the DSCC website at www.dscc. edu. DSCC, a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
FRONT DESK OFFICE SPECIALIST Local outpatient clinic accepting resumes for frontdesk office specialist. Competitive salary, with daytime hours and good benefits. Responsible for greeting clients, scheduling appointments, answering phone, collecting payments, data entry, and opening charts. Healthcare experience preferred. Please send resumes to HR@pcswtn. org or fax to 901-313-1142.
Is looking for a Service Advisor 5-10 years experience required. Chrysler training preferred. Send resume to rhanks@homerskeltoncdj.com
Camelot, a Mental Health Agency of the West Tennessee Region, is hiring for a part-time therapist position. All qualified applicants must live in the Tipton County area or nearby surrounding areas, but not to exceed 30 miles. Qualifications include having a Master’s degree in a discipline which makes the person eligible for mental health licensure is required; experience working with children/adolescents; good organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively and work flexible hours; a licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing and access to reliable transportation at all times. Camelot is also hiring for a full-time Licensing and Recruiter Administrator. The qualified applicant will be responsible for identifying new foster parent resources and markets for therapeutic foster care program; regular orientation training to prospective foster parents and participate in licensing and relicensing activities for foster parents including orientation, initial training, home studies, and submitting required documentation to DCS; and building contacts through innovative use of mail outs, marketing events, group presentations, press releases and individual meetings. Qualifications include having a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service discipline from a four-year college or university and experience working with children/ adolescents in a therapeutic environment; proficient in Word/Excel; PATH certified; and a licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing. Deadline is April 1, 2013. Send resumes to attention Berecia Pitts at BPitts@camelotcare. com or fax to 901-475-1800. Camelot is located at 907 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019.
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL BUILDING SALE, RENT OR LEASE OPTION 3,000 SQ. FT. 3 Phase electrical. Between Covington & Brighton on Hwy 51 S. 901-581-0793 For rent: Doctors office building, approx 2400 sq feet. 534 Munford Atoka Ave. Munford, TN. Please cal 371-6004 or 581-2892
ApArtments for rent 901
AUTUMN HILLS $250 Deposit 4 - Bedroom, 2 - Full Baths
Now Leasing $550/mo. Call 731-635-7177 for more information
Newly Remodeled Duplex, 2br, 1ba, 231 B. Haynie $450/rent, $450/Dep. 901-476-6960 or 901-212-1425. Section 8 available. Newly Remodeled, 3br, 1.5ba, 415 Simonton St. Covington. $525mn, $525dep. 901-476-6960 or 901-2121425. Nice 2br, 1ba brick home with carport, CHA, in country. No pets, No section 8. $500mn, $500 dep. 731-7381179.
Mobile HoMes for rent 903 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632.
ADOPTION ADOPT: YOUNG 1st TIME mom & dad hope to find a miracle baby to love. Expenses pd. Jessica & Chris, 1-888772-0068 (TnScan)
CABLE/SATELLITE TV SAVE ON CABLE TV-Internet-Digital Phone-Satellite. You’ve Got A Choice! Options from All major service providers. Call us to learn more! Call Today. 888-686-1164 (TnScan)
DIVORCE SERVICES DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT children $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888-733-7165, 24/7 (TnScan)
HELP WANTED
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 1 & 2BR AND ALSO ELDERLY 62 AND OVER.
(2) 1BR 1BA APARTMENTS ON Square in Covington. Appliances furnished. $550/mo $550/deposit. 901-476-4505. Leave message. TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000. Section 8 not available.
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3br, 1ba, house in Burlison area. $600mn, $600dep. 901-476-4505 or 901-301-7021. Covington - 214 Boyce Ave. 3 BR 1BA. All appliances, No pets, $750 per month. $500 deposit. Call 4767750. Covington- 1533 Michael, 3br, 2ba, $750mn, $750dep.- 406 Bledsoe, 2br, 1ba, $600mn, $600dep.- 504 Bledsoe, 4br, 1ba, $650mn, $650dep. 901-828-2015. Duplex for rent, 2 br 1 ba near Covington HS Section 8 OK $450 901-569-3560 Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901553-3857.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Sale at public auction will be on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 10:00 AM prevailing time at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. VA Loan #202060571386. The owner of the debt is Freedom Mortgage Corporation. Realty to be sold under the provisions of a Deed of Trust executed by Stacy Harris, An Unmarried Person, Grantors, is located in Tipton County, Tennessee and designated as: Lot 442, Williamsburg Estates Section M as recorded in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 151 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 1212, Page 95 and building lines and easements at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 151 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Subject to an utility easement to Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation of record in Book 1211, Page 254 of Tipton County Register’s Office. Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 07-128KC 031.00 improved and known as 55 Hummingbird Loop, Atoka, TN. Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1493 Page 597, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. Terms of sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of the rights of homestead, redemption and dower, and the rights of Stacy Harris, An Unmarried Person, and those
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LAND FOR SALE BANK-REPOSSESSION SMITH LAKE, Alabama. Prime dockable Homesite $49,900. Bank loss of $120k per lot, over $3million on 34 lots, makes possible a $200k + homesite for 25 cents on the dollar. Level to water, no stairs. Build at water’s edge. New To Market. Roads and utilities in place. Available April 20th. Make early appointment. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Call 877-335-6995. (TnScan)
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
DRIVER - QUALIFY FOR ANY portion of $.03/mile quarterly bonus: $.01 Safety, $.01 Production, $.01 MPG. Two raises in first year. 3 months reclaiming through them, subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions which may be of record in the said Register’s Office. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee pursuant to Appointment of Substitute Trustee of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee ARNOLD M. WEISS, Attorney at Law Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38103 (901) 526 8296 File # 7168-099582-FC Published: March 14, March 21, March 28 LoanCare/Stacy Harris
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 JANUARY 25, 2008, executed by CHANDRA MARIE TUCKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to FIRST AMERICAN, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1397, PAGE 930, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PHM FINANCIAL INCORPORATED, DBA PROFESSIONAL HOME MORTGAGE, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness de-
694, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 125 BALTIC AVENUE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. MAP 111A GROUP E PARCEL 074.00 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, March 11, 2013. This is improved property known as 125 BALTIC AVENUE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F13-0142
Christopher Shawn Hill, Plaintiff, scribed; 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/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, APRIL 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: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LOT 103, SECTION G, PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET H, SLIDE 139, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHANDRA MARIE TUCKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1230, PAGE
vs. No. 30381 Mayzelle (NMI) Powell Hill, Defendant. Order of Publication In this case, it appearing from the Complaint For Divorce, which is sworn to, that the residence and whereabouts of Mayzelle (NMI) Powell Hill, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that said Mayzelle (NMI) Powell Hill, file an Answer in the Chancery of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Jeffrey L. Stimpson, P.O. Box Drawer H, Munford, TN 38058 on or before Monday, April, 29 2013, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 28th day of February, 2013. Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 14mar4wp
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 FEBRUARY 13, 2009, executed by JOSEPH F. BOLKA, III (A/K/A
JOSEPH FRANK BOLKA, III) AND TERESA G. BOLKA (A/K/A TERESA GWEN BOLKA), HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1428, PAGE 338, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES AND/OR JESSICA D. BINKLEY, either of whom may act, 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/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 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: LOT 98, SECTION E, WEST ROAD SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 29, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSEPH BOLKA AND TERESA BOLKA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2009 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1428, PAGE 335, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 343 CHEROKEE ROAD, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053. MAP 144 PARCEL 008.33 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, March 19, 2013. This is improved property known as 343 CHEROKEE ROAD, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053. J. PHILLIP JONES/ JESSICA D. BINKLEY, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F13-0020 21mar3w
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TIPTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Joseph M. Strain and Mary L. Strain executed a Deed of Trust to American Mortgage Services, Inc., Lender and Monte S. Connell, Trustee(s), which was dated August 30, 2002 and recorded on September 5, 2002 in Book 1020 at Page 186, Tipton County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; 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 Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on April 23, 2013, at 12:00PM at the usual and customary location at 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 654 Blaydes Estates, Section A, Phase 2 as recorded at Plat Cabinet F, Slide 135 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. This conveyance is made subject to subdivision restrictions at Book 907, Page 484, building lines and easements as recorded at Plat Cabinet F, Slide 135 of the Tipton County Register’s Office. Being the same property conveyed to Grantor(s) at Book 1020, Page 184 in the Tipton County Register’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 128J B 2 Address/Description: 108 Farmers Trail, Atoka, TN 38004. Current Owner(s): The Estate of Joseph M Strain. Other Interested Party(ies): . 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 3482, Page 406. Notice of the sale has been given to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). In addition, this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A. 671-1433(c)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Book GI9203, Page 394. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 67-11433(b)(1). The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615550-8484 File No.: 13-03750
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 December 2, 1996 by William E. Jones, Sr. and wife, Carolyn L. Jones to Kathryn L. Harris, as Trustee, as same ap-
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www.covingtonleader.com pears of record in the office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 786, Page 740, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Midfirst Bank, 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, April 11, 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 26, Quito Estates, Section A as shown in Plat Cabinet B, Slides 120 and 121A, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. THIS CONVEYANCE ALSO INCLUDES the manufactured home described below located at the below referenced address is permanently affixed to a foundation and will assume the characteristics of site built housing: Year: 1990; Manufacturer Name: Brilliant; Serial Number: BHAL90SN2538AB; located at 121 Riverchase Drive, Millington, Tennessee 38053 Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117. Tax Parcel ID: 05 146GA 026.00 Property Address: 121 Riverchase Drive, Millington, TN. Other Interested Parties: Emma D. Crews 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 # 1882-0100185-FC Published: March 21, March 28, April 4 MidFirst Bank/William Jones Sr
Notice to Creditors Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3103 Estate of Brigette Saldivar, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 28 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Brigette Saldivar who died March 5, 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 21st day of March, 2013 Betty Yates Administratrix Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
scribed 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 21st day of March, 2013 Richard P. Fox Executor Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 21mar2wp
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 September 24, 2008, executed by JOSHUA KAHLER, conveying certain real property therein described to DAVID OWEN, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded October 6, 2008, in Deed Book 1413, Page 917927; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A.§ 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be 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, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the TIPTON County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the TIPTON Courthouse, located in Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF THE BETTY CRIGGER BURT PROPERTY ALSO BEING THE SNEED`S EAST LINE, SAID POINT BEING 1020.00 FEET SOUTHWESTWARDLY AND BEING ALONG SAID WEST LINE FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOLLIAE SNEED, SAID CORNER BEING IN THE CENTERLINE OF RAY BLUFF ROAD AND IN THE WEST LINE OF BETTY CRIGGER BURT, FROM SAID POINT SOUTHWESTWARDLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF BETTY CRIGGER BURT, SOUTH 03 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST, 420.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS LOT; THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY, SOUTH 86 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 916.30 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS LOT AND BEING IN
Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3104 Estate of Joseph Frank Fox, deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 28 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Joseph Frank Fox who died October 27, 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 pre-
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Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated MAY 23, 2003, executed by WILLIAM L. FREEMAN, UNMARRIED, to LINDA J. O’CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1069, PAGE 547, for the benefit of REGIONS MORTGAGE, INC., 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; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by REGIONS BANK, 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, APRIL 24, 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: LOT 4, SALEM WOODS SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 168, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 168, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO WILLIAM L. FREEMAN AND WIFE, JANET K. FREEMAN (A/K/A JANET K. HAMMONDS) AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY BY DEED DATED APRIL 15, 1988 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 609, PAGE 775, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ALSO, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM JANET K. HAMMONDS, FORMERLY JANET K. FREEMAN (A/K/A JANET KAREN MERCER FREEMAN) TO WILLIAM L. FREEMAN, BY QUITCLAIM DEED DATED MAY 23, 2003 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1069, PAGE 545, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. WILLIAM L. FREEMAN HAVING SINCE DIED ON OR ABOUT APRIL 26, 2009. SEE ALSO SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES DEED DATED MARCH 2, 2011 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1506, PAGE 727 AND AFFIDAVIT TO RESCIND FORECLOSURE SALE DATED MARCH 28, 2011 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1509, PAGE 459, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 346 CHERYL STREET, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 110K GROUP A PARCEL 004.00 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: ESTATE/HEIRS OF WILLIAM L. FREEMAN; LISA K. GHRIGSBY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, March 22, 2013. This is improved property known as 346 CHERYL STREET, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F13-0444 28mar3w
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 May 23, 2008, by Thomas J Lane, IV and Andrea N Lane to **Tipton** Robert M. Wilson, Jr., Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as sole nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB and appearing of record in Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, in Book 1398, Page 100; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC and WHEREAS, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 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, April 25, 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 19, Carrington Estates as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 39, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, TN, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Andrea N. Lane and husband, Thomas J. Lane, IV by quit claim deed from Andrea L. Nerren nka Andrea N. Lane filed for record in Instrument No. Record Book 1398 Pg 98 recorded on June 3, 2008 in the register’s Office of Shelby County, TN. Being the same property conveyed to Andrea L. Nerre, married from Troy W. Marbry and Linda Carol Marbry, husband and wilfe, filed for record in Book 1218 Pages 501502, Register’s Office for Tipton County, TN, dated 06/28/05. Property Address Known As: 225 Carrington Avenue, Brighton, TN 38011, Tipton County ***IF Superior lien2 TF*** PROPERTY ADDRESS: 225 Carrington Ave, Brighton, TN 38011-4232 CURRENT OWNER(S): Thomas J Lane, IV and Andrea N Lane 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 § 67-11433(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.: 1239813 Web Site: www.JFLegal.com Insertion Dates: 03/28/2013, 04/04/2013, 04/11/2013
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on April 11, 2007, by Wanda Crumpler, a single woman to Mary Ruth Tackett, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1335, Page 575, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument 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(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared
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THE CENTERLINE OF CRIGGER ROAD; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 10 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, 15.10 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 00 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 213.72 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, NORTH 02 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 192.69 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS LOT; THENCE NORTHWESTWARDLY AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE, NORTH 86 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 887.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 8.74 ACRES. HOWEVER, THERE EXISTS A MAINTENANCE RIGHT OF WAY FOR CRIGGER ROAD CONTAINING 0.15 ACRES AND THIS RESULTS IN A 8.59 ACRE LOT, ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF VAN BOALS, SURVEYOR, UNDER DATE OF AUGUST 5, 1977. ATTACHED HERETO AND CONVEYED HEREWITH IS A 1989 SOUTH MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL/VIN NO.`S DSHAL12407A & DSHAL12407B, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN BOOK 1417, PAGE 109, IN SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSHUA G. KAHLER BY WARRANTY DEED PLACED OF RECORD JULY 5, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1214, PAGE 790, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. PROPERTY ALSO KNOWN AS 333 CRIGGER ROAD, MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE 38053 MAP 124, PARCEL 009.12 Parcel ID: 124-009.12 & 124-009.12T 003 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 333 CRIGGER ROAD, 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): JOSHUA KAHLER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 8130992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #47205: 2013-03-28 2013-0404, 2013-04-11
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A20 • Thursday, March 28, 2013 • THE LEADER due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Tuesday, April 11, 2007,commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 per cent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the Eighth Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Lot No. 31, McLister Place Subdivision Section A and recorded in Plat Cabinet G, Slide 72 in said Register’s Office. Map 79PA Parcel 106 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 76 Royal Oak Dr Brighton TN 38011 Being the same property conveyed by William B. Burney to Wanda Crumpler, a single woman by deed of record in Deed Book 1335, Page 574, in the said Register’s Office. CURRENT OWNERS: Wanda Crumpler, a single woman 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 setback 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. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) 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. Publication Dates: March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson TN 38305 731-668-2091 http//www.resales.usda.gov 26mar3w
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Melissa Smith, Plaintiff, vs. No. 30424 Joshua Brothers,
Defendant. Order of Publication It appearing from the sworn Complaint For Absolute Divorce,that the whereabouts of the Defendant, Joshua Brothers, are unknow and can’t be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It is therefore ordered that Defendant, Joshua Brothers, make his appearance at the Chancery of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, 1801 South College, Covington, Tennessee on 13 day of May 2013, and answer Plaintiffs’ Complaint for Absolute Divorce or same will be take 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, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee. This 28th day of March, 2013. Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 28mar4wp
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REQUEST FOR TITLE Request for title is being made on a 1987 Chevy Pickup 4WD, brown and tan in color VIN # 1GCEV14K9HF386063 Anyone holding an interest in this vehicle please notify Randy Reeves at 901-835-2090 or 653 Watkins Road, Drummonds, TN
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see. 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:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3108 Estate of Emma L Hanks, deceased Notice is hereby given that on March 20 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Emma L Hanks who died March 5, 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
(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
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This 28th day of March, 2013 Lanis Conlee Bowers Executrix
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Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
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Pursuant to TCA66-31-105, the following sale to satisfy the lien of APC Mini Storage will take place April 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. at 4701 Mueller Brass Road, Covington, TN 38019.
David P Hanks Executor Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3109 Estate of Willie M Conlee, deceased Notice is hereby given that on March 21 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Willie M Conlee who died February 23, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennes-
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The Civil War and Tipton County By RUSSELL BAILEY Tipton County Historian March 1863 “Brave Dickie Dyson” Continued Covington Mayor Samuel R. Shelton recalled R. C. Dyson’s attack on the Federals at Covington: “Dicky Dyson…was a man of small stature, weighing about 125 pounds, about 50 years of age, but full of fire and determination… felt it a duty as well as an honored privilege to do whatever he could in arming and equipping the soldiers for the Confederate service. This he did by purchasing horses and equipment for quite a number of cavalry and sent them to the front to do battle for their country’s cause. When the Federal soldiers…learning of the activities Mr. Dyson…they at once determined to retaliate by making reprisal of his property… In the first raid the Federals made from Fort Pillow into Tipton County they went to the farm of Mr. Dyson and took 18 or 20 mules, appropriated 6,000 or 8,000 pounds of bacon stored in the smokehouse for the use of himself and slaves, and killed his fowls and livestock…. A short time after the occurrence…here related, Mr. Dyson was at home alone…when a battalion of Federal soldiers on horseback halted in the public road at his front
gate. He looked out from the door of his house, arose from his seat and when he got to the door he asked them if they were Yankees...Mr. Dyson repeated the question, and when he was assured in the affirmative, he told them to stand clear, and suiting his action to his words, he reached behind the door and took a double barreled shot gun and without further ceremony fired upon the battalion. The fight thus opened, his fire was returned by a volley from the Federals, and although at close range, the attack upon their line was so sudden and unexpected that the shooting of the Federals was wild and futile in its results, leaving Mr. Dyson standing in the door of his house unscratched. Whereupon he attempted again to fire his gun and the result was only the explosion of a cap. Mr. Dyson having no more caps, retreated precipitately through the house and out of the back door and then into the woods nearby and ran about a mile to the house of a neighbor’s where… he was supplied with… ammunition…to renew the attack upon the Federals…hastily returned to the scene of battle in order, as Mr. Dyson afterward often said ‘to cut off the retreat of the Federals…’ On coming near his house he found the sol-
diers deploying in line and advancing cautiously through the woods trying to find the enemy that made such a sudden…attack upon them. Upon the two forces discovering each other, Mr. Dyson opened the ball again by a well directed fire on the Federal line, when they returned the fire, several shots taking effect, though none fatally, bringing him to the ground. A number of soldiers then rushed upon him with the intention of dispatching him at once, but their commander bade them desist, saying that a man who showed such bravery in the face of such unequal odds ought not be thus disposed of. The commander ordered his men to take charge of the almost fatally wounded man and carry him to the house, but when they attempted to obey, Mr. Dyson swore vengeance against them and telling them again he would fight them again if they did not kill him. The Federals conveyed him to his house and after removing and burning his feather bed, placed him upon a tick filled with straw where he lay for 12 months…”
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