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Scholarship foundation created to honor Hayden “Opie” Harris By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Hayden Harris has been honored with a scholarship in his name. Harris, a 2018 McNairy Central graduate was described as an exceptional student by McNairy County School Board member Ricky Whitaker in a letter to the board. “(He was) a positive influence on everyone he came in contact with,” Whitaker said. Whitaker also serves as chairman of the Corporal Hayden Harris Memorial Committee. Robert Chambers, Lisa Forsythe, Amber Leonard, Joe Dan Maness, Jim Merry, Wes Moore, McNairy Central principal Dr. Jerry Pyron, Danny Roberts, Jr. and Chris Whitten also serve on the committee. Donations can be made by contacting the Team Hayden Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/TeamHaydenLiveYourLifeWithoutFear/. Decals and shirts are also available for pre-order through January 27.

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“All the taco the town” Selmer Taco Bell to open Wednesday By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Selmer Taco Bell is opening this week. “We’re going to open at 7 a.m. tomorrow,” Hospitality Restaurant Group partner Matthew Prouty said. “We have a full staff and we are ready to rock and roll and serve the people of Selmer.” Talks about the restaurant began in December, 2019, according to Selmer Mayor John Smith. ““We’ve been working on this project with the owners as well as engineers and

contractors since last Christmas,” Smith said when construction began in September. “I’ve had multiple conversations regarding the project. We had multiple hurdles to jump. “We are excited.” Construction projects on the restaurants last around 90 days. After the first month, employees went to a job fair held at the Latta Building, followed by training at Bolivar and Henderson. “We are very excited to finally be here and we look forward to getting open and seeing everybody,” Prouty said.

Presidential Inauguration to be live-streamed Wednesday By Angele Latham Editor

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be inaugurated on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in a ceremony that will defy tradition in numerous ways—most especially in subjects such as security and health concerns. More than 25,000 National Guard troops, as well as road closures and COVID-19 containment efforts have effectively locked Washington D.C. down in an effort to control both the spread of coronavirus and the threat of violent unrest. The theme of the event, “America United,” which “reflects the beginning of a new national journey that restores the soul of America, brings the country together, and creates a path to a brighter future,” according to the announcement from the Presidential Inaugural Committee, stands at sharp odds with the dark shadow the events of January 6th cast on the nation. Massive security and law enforcement resources have flowed into the area after the Capitol riot, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned that armed demon-

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McNairy County’s Teachers of the Year: A peek into their world The Independent Appeal is featuring each of the county’s Teachers of the Year in coming issues. Each of these honorees are in the running for the county’s overall McNairy Teacher of the Year award. See their stories on page 4.

Tami Johnson, Ramer Elementary

McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of January 19

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Mallory Graham, Bethel Springs Elementary

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McNairy Co. sees slight downward trend of COVID-19 after holidays By Angele Latham Editor

Total Tested 17,239 Cases 2,386 Deaths 42 Recovered 2,127

COVID-19 numbers within the county have seen a surprising--if still very slight--downward trend following the Christmas holidays. New cases and averages of new cases are still at some of the highest points of the entire pandemic, at around 30 new cases a day, far outpacing the numbers seen throughout the summer and fall. However, the slight downward curve of cases suggests the hopeful beginning-of-theend for the feared winter spike. And with the slow yet steady distribution of vaccines, an end to the pandemic may not seem like such an impossibility.

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The McNairy County School system has received $4,112,892.20 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant Funds, as part of the $260 million ESSER gave the state of Tennessee. The funds will be used to help schools address the impacts of COVID-19, such as long-term closures, education technology needs, supplemental learning programs, mental health services and more. “We are excited about some of the possibilities this might open for us,” said Director of Schools Greg Martin. “We are happy that a portion of these funds can possibly be used for capital improvements that we all have been concerned about.” Tennessee was allocated a total of $323 million in fed-

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The Adamsville Lions Club, a local charity and service organization that focuses on involving senior citizens in volunteer activity, has been awarded a $75,000 federal grant to support their outreach to the community. The club, which is under the AmeriCorp Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program, has been located at the 408 Park Ave. Senior Center in Adamsville since 1974. It currently has 425 “dedicated volunteers” “serving most non-profit agencies in McNairy County,” according to Pamela Carroll, the RSVP volunteer coordinator. The club also serves Hardin and Hardeman Counties. The group’s main focus is to address food insecurity amongst senior citizens. Activities included are “disaster response, food security measures, financial counseling, companionship, capacity building for agencies, and outreach for homebound seniors,” according to AmeriCorp’s statement on the club.

Funds will be used to continue pursuing these activities throughout McNairy County and beyond. The club’s mission statement is to “have basic needs met, such as safety, food and shelter,” while “our seniors …feel the spirit of concern by understanding their need to be independent, and feel a renewed sense of purpose, dignity, and energy from being valued.” “Thank you to the Adamsville Lions Club for your dedication to the seniors of our community!” said County Mayor Larry Smith, in response to the announcement. The Adamsville Lions Club was chartered in 1944 as a service-oriented organization under the International Lions Clubs, according to AmeriCorp. “They saw the need for organized volunteers beyond their group to address community needs and challenges,” the statement said. This need led to sponsoring a “senior volunteer organization” in 1974. In the 1990, the name was changed to Retired and Senior Volunteer Program under Senior Corps and the Corporation for National and Community Services.

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eral funds to support K-12 education in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The state received $260 million from the ESSER Fund – with at least $234 million going to local school districts. The other $64 million is from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund for use at the governor’s discretion. “I want to congratulate the school system on receiving $4,112,892.20 in ESSER Grant Funds.,” said County Mayor Larry Smith, in a congratulatory email sent to representatives in the county. “This is a positive step

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strators may plan to protest the event. The inaugural event will begin at 9 a.m. with an “inaugural celebration for young Americans,” a program specifically aimed at children. The normal inauguration activities will begin around 11 a.m. The entire ceremony will be livestreamed at

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Fire at West Cherry Avenue residence By Joel Counce Staff Writer

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The Selmer Fire and Police departments, aided by the Bethel Springs Fire Department responded to a Monday morning fire in the 900 block of West Cherry Avenue. The fire damaged the kitchen area of a loft apartment at the house, but did little to no damage to the outer structure. The Selmer Fire Department sent three engines, a tower truck and a brush truck. The Bethel Springs Fire Department sent an engine truck.

Arts in McNairy’s Shawn Pitts recognized with Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Shawn Pitts believes in having a vision and acting on it. “I sometimes tell people if they have enough vision to identify a need, they are often in the best position to address that need,” he said. Pitts was recognized as the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) Volunteer from McNairy County. According to the website, the GVSA is an initiative from Volunteer Tennessee that recognizes volunteers from all 95 counties. Pitts, who opened the Selmer Chiropractic Center in 1991, helped found Arts in McNairy (AiM) 10 years later. “I had no idea, when we started, how to build an arts agency from the ground up, but I knew it wasn’t going to build itself,” he said. “I think too many times we look at the community we share and see all the work that needs to be done and just throw up our hands. But the only insurmountable obstacles are the ones we refuse

to tackle head-on.” Pitts helped found the local arts organization with his wife, Joanna, in part due to their frustration with the lack of artistic opportunities available in the county. “We had always been involved in the arts both as patrons and active participants in various creative pursuits,” he said. “So we found ourselves leaving town on most weekends to look for those opportunities elsewhere.” Their children, Allie and Emily, wanted to be a part of an arts-related programs. “That pushed us farther and farther afield looking for ways to expose them to the arts,” he said. “About the time my griping got to a fevered pitch, Joanna told me it was either time to shut up or do something about it.” AiM was ready to adopt bylaws, appoint a board, and start the nonprofit paperwork. Pitts began volunteering shortly after joining the Selmer Rotary Club in 1991. “That group offered good local

mentors and gave me a good head start in volunteerism,” he said. “I still believe the Rotary motto is a good expression of the heart of a volunteer: ‘Service above self; he profits most who serves best.’” He served on Selmer Parks and Recreation Board, The McNairy County Chamber of Commerce, and McNairy County Developmental Services Center, Selmer/McNairy County Industrial Board as well as local and regional community development agencies. Pitts has been honored 16 times since 1999, including 2001 McNairy Chamber of Commerce Betterment Award for Arts in McNairy (2001), McNairy County Betterment Organization – AiM -(Arts in McNairy (2001), Modern Woodmen Citizen of the Year (2002), McNairy County Citizen of the Year (2004) and McNairy County School Board Friend of Education Award (2004). Previous McNairy County GVSA honorees include Robert Shackleford (2017), Heather Lott (2018) and Barry Bishop (2019).

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John Huff began volunteering to make sure the work was completed. “If no one else is going to do it, I had rather volunteer myself to make sure it gets done,” he said. Huff was honored by the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) Youth Volunteer from McNairy County. “I’m honored to have been recommended,” Huff said. “There are several others who are deserving of it; I’m content with it.” According to the web-

site, the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) is an initiative from Volunteer Tennessee that recognizes volunteers from all 95 counties. Huff, 16, with the McNairy County Health Department and the Mary Lou Johnson Foundation, helped place Little Free Libraries at eight different locations; McNairy County Health Department, Selmer Post Office, Selmer Community Center, Selmer splash pad, Townhouse Apartments, Eaglewood, Kiki’s Barber Shop and the Selmer City Park. “I grew up reading my

entire life and realized many others did not have that option,” he said. “I decided to give it to them.” Huff continues to work on the project, which began as part of his work toward the rank of Eagle Scout. He also worked with McNairy County Youth Leadership and as a leader in the McNairy Central Marching Band. “As a leader in the band, I make sure my section can keep up with the goals of the band, make sure we are in steady progression” Huff said. “That is our end goal.”

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forward for McNairy County Schools. You are to be commended for the effort in trying to provide the children of McNairy County the education they so desperately need during these difficult times.” “You know better than most the task we were facing if we had not been allowed to use some of these funds for those purposes,” said Martin, in response to Smith’s statement. “We are putting together plans for both capital improvements and academic programs to be addressed with this money and will be glad to share those as we come closer to putting them in place.”

Huff helped Youth Leadership prepare for the Christmas festivities in Selmer and clean trails at Big Hill Pond State Park. “We helped clear up a spring at the park,” he said. “We’ve retired flags and have done some trail work.” Huff, who is a junior at McNairy Central, hopes to earn the rank of Eagle Scout within the year. Previous Youth GVSA honorees are Joshua Woffird (2017), Ann Marie Bowers (2018) and Ted Gordon (2019). NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: WL Markers, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98400-4146-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNU074 COUNTY: McNairy The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 372430326, on or before 2/26/2021.

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McNairy County’s Teachers of the Year Tami Johnson helps students hear and be heard By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Tami Johnson heard she had been named Ramer Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year over the intercom. “I was shocked,” she said. “It’s a great honor.” The annual award is given to one teacher from each school in the county, nominated and voted on by faculty and staff. Johnson began teaching as an audiologist, working with students who have hearing disabilities. “I worked as an educational audiologist until I went to the classroom four years ago,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to interact with students in a classroom, so I added a special education endorsement to my license.” The Greenville, Mississippi native worked with in the Alcorn County School District for six years before moving to the McNairy

County School District, where she worked as an audiologist for nine years. Johnson graduated from Deer Creek (Arcola, Mississippi) Academy in 1995 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in communicative disorders from Delta State in 1998. She earned her Master of Science degree in communicative disorders from Ole Miss in 2000. Johnson teaches 32 students with the help of three assistants; Catherine Blair, Christina Clark and Lisa Cox. The teachers work with 13 different student groups. “This is a team effort,” she said. “I couldn’t make it without them and all their help. “It’s busy from the time we get here until the time we leave. It is very challenging, but I love it.” Johnson has been married to her husband, Brian, for 20 years. They have two sons, Hayes and Holland.

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Tami Johnson was honored with Ramer Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year award. The awards are chosen by faculty and staff at each school.

Mallory Graham’s childhood dream becomes reality through teaching By Cassie Dickerson News Assistant

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Mallory Graham, who was honored with Bethel Springs Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, works with her first grade students on basic addition.

Mallory Graham, a teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School, is the BSES Teacher of the Year honoree, and has been nominated to win McNairy County Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year. “It means more than I ever could have imagined. I just feel so honored to have been chosen for something like this,” said Graham. Graham has been a teacher for eight years, and this is her first year to be nominated to be Teacher of the Year. She began her career at Bolivar Elementary School teaching first grade, and later transferred to Bethel Springs Elementary School where she also teaches first grade. Graham realized at an early age that she wanted to be a teacher. “This was always something I wanted to do since I was a little girl...As a child I would set up my stuffed animals and played school. My friends and I even played school,” said Graham In 2012, Graham’s dream became a reality as she graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin Selmer campus with a degree in K-6 education, and later obtained a Master’s degree in education from Delta State University in 2015. Graham says she is “blessed” to be

teaching at Bethel Springs Elementary School. “This is my dream job, and I don’t plan on going anywhere else. I am very thankful and blessed to have this position...and I want to stay here until I retire,” said Graham. As a teacher, she enjoys seeing the progress her students make throughout the school year. “I really enjoy seeing how much the kids learn from August to May. It’s just amazing how they to come me and most don’t know how to read or do math, but by the time they leave in May, they can read most short books and can do adding and subtracting,” said Graham. “It’s just amazing how much they grow in a year.” Graham also enjoys seeing the expression on her students’ faces when they come back to school from the weekend or long holiday. “After we are gone for a holiday or long weekend...my kids come to (my classroom) and their eyes light up with excitement as they see me again and tell me what all they have done (during their days off),” said Graham. Graham, along with seven other nominees from McNairy County, will be interviewed by a committee to determine the overall winner for the McNairy County Teacher of the Year.

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Selmer Middle School earns grant to fund laptops By Angele Latham Editor

Selmer Middle School students will be receiving more computers to help bridge the technology gap during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the school. According to a statement from Assistant Principal Kathy Finlayson, “Selmer Middle School was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the (Dollar General Literacy Foundation) and (the American Library Association).” “Teachers, Susan Murray and Amanda Harville were awarded the grant for the purpose of helping to purchase additional laptop computers. Due to the hardships caused by COVID-19, these computers will be used to help SMS students who have no laptops to use at home for their school work.”

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McNairy Co. Sheriff’s Greg Martin discusses class safety, quarantine measures Office reports By Janet Rail Publisher

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• On January 15, 2021, Brian Isbell, 42, of Bethel Springs, was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing after two separate calls from the same victim involving Isbell trespassing at the victim’s residence. Sergeant Mike Shipman was dispatched to the scene on January 13 after the victim and homeowner stated that they had been having ongoing issues with Isbell trespassing on their property. On this occasion, the victim found Isbell standing on their front porch. The victim asked Isbell what he was doing there, and Isbell replied that he was looking for his dog, and then left. The victim was able to provide security camera footage of Isbell trespassing on the property for over an hour. Shipman issued Isbell with a Criminal Summons for criminal trespassing. On January 15, Deputy Randy Collins was dispatched to the same address regarding the same concerns. The victim stated that while they and their spouse were at work, Isbell had come onto their property again. According to the report, Isbell was seen “looking in windows and walking around the house.” Collins made contact with Isbell, who admitted to the trespassing and said he only went over to “borrow money.” According to Collins, it appeared that Isbell was “on some type of drug and was acting out of his way and making up all kinds of stories.” Isbell was placed under arrest for criminal trespassing. • On January 15, 2021, Sergeant Mike Finely was dispatched to an Adamsville address regarding vandalism. The victim stated that about two weeks ago, their neighbor’s mail box had been destroyed, and that sometime between Wednesday night and Friday morning, their mailbox had been destroyed as well. According to the victim, no other boxes on the street had been destroyed. The victim believes that they and their neighbor were targeted because they “both fly Blue Lives matter” flags in their yards. • On January 15, 2021, Deputy Kevin

Wood was dispatched to an Adamsville address for a missing elderly man. Sergeant Ricky Finley and Deputy Randy Collins were also on the scene. The caller stated that their spouse’s uncle--the man missing--was last seen the night before, around 9 p.m., at the caller’s residence. The missing gentlemen has dementia, according to the caller. A blanket belonging to the subject was found “down the road” from the residence. After a search of the area, the man was found only a short distance down the road, sitting in a vehicle. The man stated that he did not know “what happened last night,” but that he was fine. He was brought home by a family member. • On January 14, 2021, Sergeant Mike Shipman was dispatched to Vernon’s Woodwork shop on a call regarding a burglary. Once on the scene, Shipman spoke with the victim, who stated that at sometime between 4:30 p.m. on January 13 and 6 a.m. on January 14, a “person or persons” forced their way into the workshop and a trailer outside and “stole a large amount of hand/power tools and other working items.” While checking the area, Shipman discovered a tall ladder that had been “propped up against the building,” and a fiberglass panel that had been forced open. Once the thief/thieves entered, they gathered the stolen items up, unlocked a “large garage door” from the inside to make their escape. A wooden karat was found outside, as well as a large tool box with wheels which had been used to transport the stolen items from behind the house. A security camera at a Bethel Springs School did capture footage of a vehicle pulling up to the neighboring building around 5:30 a.m., and leaving around 5:57 a.m., but no other information was found.

Making classrooms as safe as possible is the goal of Greg Martin, McNairy County director of schools. “My advice to parents, don’t assume it is cold or flu. If a kid has symptoms, get tested. This will help all be safe. I think we have a little uptick in the stomach virus but nothing significant. What we see are students coming to school with symptoms and testing positive later,” said Martin. According to Robert Jenkins, UNICEF Global Chief of Education, “What we have learned about schooling during the time of COVID-19 is clear: the benefits of keeping schools open, far outweigh the costs of closing them, and nationwide closures of schools should be avoided at all costs.” Evidence shows that closing schools did not help in the fight against COVID-19, but simply removed a system that provides children with support, food and safety as well as learning, UNICEF said. After concerns arose regarding the mass quarantining of first grade students at Bethel Springs Elementary School being on quarantine, Martin stated that this was not an isolated issue within the school system. “This is something we are dealing with day to day. I was just speaking to a principal that stated he

only had one substitute teacher today, and that it was a great day,” said Martin. “The fewer substitutes we have, the healthier our buildings are.” Adamsville Elementary just had its second grade level come back: quarantine is not isolated to Bethel Springs. “We are seeing some trends in all the schools when a child may become positive for coronavirus... There have been some children demonstrate a loss of smell and taste and some have underlying issues with more serious symptoms, but not one child fatality in our local area,” said Martin. Martin explained that what the schools are dealing with is the fact that children come to school with the symptoms of a cold or cough and end up with a positive test for coronavirus later. In those cases, most students have been in multiple classrooms, the gym, and not only with their classmates but with other classes as well. “When we are working on discovering who has been exposed in contract tracing, we make the best decision we can to quarantine both students and teachers,” said Martin. “We have to commend

all the teaching assistants and others who are stepping up to work above and beyond their job descriptions to assure the classrooms run smoothly,” Martin said. “We can’t fault a substitute teacher who may be a retired teacher who has caution entering a classroom.” Students can return to school faster with testing, Martin explained. If students receive the test after day five and the test comes back negative, students can come back on day eight while wearing a mask. If a student chooses not to do that, then the school system requires the student be out fourteen days to protect fellow students and teachers. “This is just a concerning thing,” Martin added. “You think you have a hold on it, and things change the next day.” The deciding factor in the coming months will be how quickly vaccines can be distributed. “Teachers can be vaccinated, but they have tossed around having schools host a site for vaccinations and having the Health Department come to us. Hopefully those things are coming down the pike,” he said.

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Throughout the spring semester, we will be highlighting the members of the Class of 2021 on social media, the school website and in the newspapers. Seniors should check their email for instructions on how to be featured.

Taylor Ernst

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Taylor is a member of the Bobcat Band, playing percussion. She says “I enjoy the aspect of being a part of a group. I also appreciate how I was taught discipline and time management during band. It showed me how to

push myself when I thought I could not do it. “ Taylor volunteers wherever she is needed throughout the community, as shown in her choice of club involvement. She has served as a math tutor for Mu Alpha Theta,

and participated in volunteer work through both Mu Alpha Theta and the National Honor Society. She volunteers at the McNairy County Animal Shelter as well. After graduation, Taylor plans to major in Biochemistry at Freed-Hardeman University. Her career goal is to enter the field of Pediatric Medicine and also work

as an advanced EMT throughout college. Taylor says her favorite thing about MCHS is “that I have learned a lot from my teachers, and I truly appreciate all of the time and energy they

have put into my education and preparation for my future, especially during these troubling times with the COVID-19 pandemic. “

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Don’t Succumb to Fear By Bryan Golden Columnist

Fear has an evolutionary foundation. The emotion of fear was intended to keep you safe. Fear triggered the fight or flight reflex. When you felt threatened, you would either run from the danger, or fight it head on. Fear remains as powerful an emotion today as it was eons ago. Fear is helpful when it prevents you from taking needless risks. However, fear can lead to acting contrary to your self-interests. Fear often leads to procrastination, or following the wrong path. Debilitating fears include fear of failure, fear of loneliness, fear of rejection, fear of ridicule, fear of criticism, fear of job loss, and fear of poverty. Ironically, succumbing to fear leads to the very failure you were afraid of. For example, fear of public speaking can be debilitating. People who succumb to stage fright never speak in front of people. It’s interesting to note that there are a number of notable actors and musicians who had to overcome stage fright in order to pursue their passion. Had they succumbed to their fear, they would never have succeeded. Fear is created in your mind by conjuring up, and obsessing about worst case scenarios. You create your own mental monster which impedes progress towards your goals. Since you have created this fear, you can also vanquish it. Replace your worst-case scenarios with best case outcomes. Fear can be based on external factors. Such as when you are fearful of the actions other people may take if you don’t comply with their requests or demands. In this situation, you feel compelled to capitulate in order to avoid potential negative consequences. The danger here is doing things you don’t want to do, or shouldn’t be doing. Peer pressure is a classic example of this type of fear. Succumbing to fear, whether internal, or external, invariably leads to regrets. When you act out of fear, you attract more fear. A classic example is the schoolyard bully who seeks out victims who are afraid of him, while avoiding those people who will stand up to his aggression. You avoid things you are afraid of. Think about how great you would feel being free from the shackles of fear. Imagine how much you could accomplish if you weren’t afraid. With a determined mind, you leave fear behind you. Whatever fears you have can be conquered. Start by identifying your fears; exactly what you are afraid of and why. Once you know what you are dealing with, you can formulate an effective strategy for overcoming your fears. Fear feeds procrastination. Start doing what you have been afraid to do. Go wherever you are afraid to go. Any success requires taking risks. Tell yourself you will not act out of fear. You get over stage fright by speaking in front of groups. You get over the fear of saying NO by saying NO where appropriate. Fear is based on what you think might happen. Instead of fretting over what happens if something doesn’t work, get excited over all the good which will result when something does work. Create for yourself objectives which you must attain. Don’t permit failure to lead to fear. Just because something didn’t work as planned doesn’t mean it can’t work, or won’t work. Determine what went wrong, and why. Then go at it again after making adjustments. It took Thomas Edison 10,000 tries before creating a commercially viable electric light bulb. Edison was never deterred by a failed attempt. He kept at it until success was reached. Act as if you’re not afraid. Your actions create emotions consistent with those emotions. Act with confidence and you will feel confident. Act successful and you will feel successful. Act unafraid and you will feel unafraid. -----------NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www.BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper.  2021 Bryan Golden

Unnoticed By David Coy Columnist

She was born Germaine Lefebvre in France in the spring. She married, divorced six months later and never married again. In her vocation she began with modeling then changed to acting and when one reads all the superficial articles she had a successful career. She is better known as Capucine. Different articles report she lived a life of seclusion for many years prior to her death by suicide in 1990 at the age of 62 years. All the written statements of her death mention her success in the film industry, and only one mentions in passing that she had been ill and depressed. There have been too many tragic deaths during this Wuhan virus outbreak that have gone unnoticed in the news as they have obsessed with other matters. The rise of mental health illnesses during extended isolation periods seems to illustrate a larger issue that we as a society are content to overlook. What was Miss Germaine struggling with? Depression, Anxiety or something else? She is not the only

one who endured and wrestled with health issues only to be overcome. I have known many people who have grappled with some type of mental illness and there are many who do so today. If you know of someone close to you who is coping with mental illness or has drastically altered their routine and normal habits they should be kept even closer. We do not need to forget those people who may be unnoticed or forgotten by others during these difficult times. It is believed that mental illness, traumatic experiences, low self-esteem, bullying, and drug use / abuse are just some of the reasons people will take the extreme action of ending a precious life. Let us look out for each other and treat each other with kindness and concern. -----------This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares.com David Coy Shackelford Corporation Sunrise Aftercare Coordinator/Consoler-Counselor

Home Country

Slim Randles Columnist

“What a great winter morning, guys,” said Doc, seating himself at the philosophy counter and flipping his cup to the upright and fillable position. “Makes a guy glad to be alive.” We all nodded and sipped. “Say Doc,” said Herb, “how’s old Chipper getting along these days?” We all chuckled, because all the locals know Chipper was invented by Doc a few years back to be his very own imaginary squirrel. Yeah, Doc’s like that. Doc laughed, too. “Hibernation, boys,” he said, “Sacked out ‘til spring. You should all get hibernating pets. They’re really easy to care for as long as they stay asleep.” “And he’s all tucked in?” Steve wanted to know. “Fluffy tail covering his face. The very picture of warm beds and happy dreams.” “That’s good,” said Dud.

The man in the uniform stood up from his place over in the booth and walked over to the counter. “Excuse me, sir, but are you Doc?” Doc nodded. “Doc that has the squirrel?” “Well, yes,” he said. “I’m the new game warden here and I’d like to see your squirrel permit, please.” “Squirrel permit?” “A civilian can’t keep a wild animal without first obtaining a permit. Otherwise, it’s a $500 fine.” We sat in stunned silence, then Dud spoke up. “You boys haven’t met my cousin Jimmy yet, have you? He’s here for the weekend and I put him up to it.” We made Dud buy the coffee. We all chipped in for Jimmy’s breakfast. Most cafes only serve food. ----------Brought to you by “Packing the Backyard Horse” by Slim Randles. Available now from Amazon.com.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison

• Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Petty Officer 1st Class Arnold Jermaine Knight • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF

• Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy • Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • A1C Kassidy N. Mosier Deneen, USAF • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C

• Veronica Sebree, Navy Chief Officer • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk • ITS Rusty Smith, US Navy • Preston Cross Smith, U.S. Air Force • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021

OBITUARIES

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James Lee “Moose” Walker

Janice Sharon Kolaski

Loraine Beatrice Goff Berry

James Lee “Moose” Walker was born on Monday, January 31, 1955 to the late LeRoy and Willie Mae Walker in Selmer, Tenn. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. James attended school in the McNairy County School system and was a graduate of McNairy Central High School class of 1974 were he was a standout basketball player. James worked for Selmer Lumber Company for over 35 years. He was loved by his four children, his sisters and brother, family and friends. He was a great brother, father and friend who will be truly missed by many. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Lynn Walker. James Lee Walker leaves to cherish his memory: two daughters, Tanika (Cortez) Steele of Adamsville, Tenn. and Jalessa Walker of Selmer, Tenn; two sons, Tyler and Tyson Walker of Henderson, Tenn; two grand kids, Zhyshonne Tavarie’ Atkins and Majesty Calvary Steele; five sisters, Dorothy (Edward) Stackens, Laverne Surratt, Doris Bingham, Angela (Samuel) Robinson and Ann Marie Walker; one brother, Donald Neal “Sky” Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Professional Services held by Selmer Mortuary.

Janice Sharon Kolaski was born July 15, 1941 in Superior, Mich. the daughter of the late John Sr. and Helen Willram Kolaski. Janice will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. In spite of the many difficulties caused by physical disabilities, she possessed a sweet spirit and gentle, fun-loving nature that overcame barriers and won many hearts. Janice was never one to complain or say, “I can’t.” She always tried her best at everything she did. She very much enjoyed going to work and study at the Developmental Center in Selmer where she had many friends. She was very sociable and loved going shopping, out to eat and fun activities with other developmental center clients. She loved music and played the harmonica. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was very creative. Her deep love of her Catholic faith was an inspiration to her church family at St. Jude where she was active in religious education, parish committees and was always ready to learn and serve in any way she could. Janice enjoyed watching EWTN and other Christian television and movies. She loved looking at picture bibles and learning about her faith. She kept a picture of Jesus always near her bed. Janice received excellent care at the local group homes, most recently at the Level III group home in Selmer. The staff there was very compassionate, treated her with dignity and made her last homebound months very special. Nursing and ministerial staff from Tennessee Quality Hospice gave her exceptional care as well, and supported and instructed the group home caregivers to assist Janice’s transition into the final stages of her life in a calm, loving and respectful way. Janice departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 79 years, 5 months, 30 days. She is survived by a great niece, Destiny White; a special friend, Cathy Roy of Selmer, Tenn; and her beloved church and developmental center families. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by a brother, John Kolaski, Jr. Services were held on January 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church in Selmer, Tenn., with Rev. Father Wayne H. Arnold officiating. Burial followed in the Hope McNairy County Memorial Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.

Loraine Beatrice Goff Berry of Michie, Tenn. was born October 7, 1925 in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late Clarence Goff and Rulmer Parrish Goff. She was united in marriage to Landon C Berry on October 6, 1945. Mr. Berry preceded her in death on August 28, 1980. She was a homemaker and a long time member of the Acton Church of Christ in Michie, Tenn. She served as Sunday School Teacher most of her life. Mrs. Berry departed this life on January 13, 2021 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 95 years, 3 months, 6 days. She is survived by a daughter, Nina Sue Garton and husband Dewey of Knoxville, Tenn; daughterin-law, Susan Berry; a brother, Jacky Goff and wife Brenda of Tupelo, Miss; five grandchildren: Timothy David Berry, wife Liesl and their son, Liam of Jacksonville, Fla., James Abram Berry and wife Michelle of Edmond, Okla., Stephen Daniel Berry, wife Brittany and their children: Amelia, Layla, Novalei, Olivia and Isaiah of Corinth, Miss., Philip Landon Garton, wife Leah and their children, Lily and Liberty of Yorktown, Va., Andrew Curtis Garton Navy P06, wife Elizabeth and their daughter, Emma of Bremerton, Wash; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Berry was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Don Berry; three sisters: Alene Franks, Geraldine Wages and Shirley Lymer; two brothers, Clarence Goff Jr. and Johnny Goff. Private services were held at Acton Church of Christ in Michie, Tenn. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery at Michie, Tenn. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Tenn. assisted the family.

Clarice Kizer Wilkes Clarice Kizer Wilkes of Selmer, Tenn. was born January 27, 1927 in the Falcon community to the late Tom and Maggie Kizer. Mrs. Wilkes departed this life January 12, 2021 just 15 days before her 94th birthday. Mrs. Wilkes was united in marriage to Marvin T. Wilkes on June 21, 1942 and they had 72 years together prior to his death on June 6, 2014. She was a homemaker and had part time jobs at Littlefield’s Department Store and Wilkerson’s Big Star in Selmer. Mrs. Wilkes was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Selmer, Tenn. Mrs. Wilkes is survived by son, Ronald Gene Wilkes (Sherry) of Hernando, Miss; grandchildren: Jill Wilkes Hopper (Michael), Shane Wilkes (Lauren), Scott Wilkes, Brian Wilkes (Angela), Stacey Wilkes Moultre (Bryan); Step granddaughter, Jennifer Rogers (Chris); eight great grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; two sisters, Linnie Lott and Carolyn (Jerry) Joynt; and a host of extended family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by sons, Marvin T. Wilkes Jr. and Thomas Earnest Wilkes; a grandson, Patrick Talmadge Wilkes; and brother, Leland Kizer. A graveside service was held on January 16, 2021 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer, Tenn., Joey Johnson officiated.

Mancel Grant Kirk Mancel Grant Kirk was born April 17, 1924 in Finger, Tenn. the son of the late Elbert and Musette Massengill Kirk. He was united in marriage to Faye Marie Carpenter on November 27, 1948. She preceded him in death on January 20, 1993. He was later married to Tommye Graves, who preceded him in death on May 24, 2000. Mr. Kirk was a distinguished World War II veteran of the United States Army, having served in North Africa and Italy for 21 months as a member of Company G, 168th Infantry, 34th Division. He served as a squad leader and platoon sergeant and was among the first troops to enter Rome on June 5, 1944 following the Anzio beachhead breakout. He was awarded 4 Battle Stars and was proud that his division was the one to relieve the division in which Audie Murphy fought-he always wondered if he might have slept in Audie’s foxhole. Approximately eight years ago Mr. Kirk was interviewed by the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA for a documentary regarding his role in the 34th Infantry Division. The documentary may be viewed here: https://www.ww2online.org/view/mancel-kirk. At the time of his death Mr. Kirk was one of only three survivors from the 34th Division. Mr. Kirk lived his entire life in the Finger, Tenn. area, where he farmed and operated the Finger Service Station for many years. He was a substitute delivery driver on the Finger mail route for 20 years, and served on the Quarterly Court for 10 years. He enjoyed traveling with the Senior Citizens group and attending the Finger Dance and Picnic. Mr. Kirk was a member of the Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Kirk departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 96 years, 8 months, 28 days. He is survived by a son, Lonnie Kirk of Finger, Tenn; a special friend, Ima Jean Johnson; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and spouses, Mr. Kirk was preceded in death by two sisters, Burnell Langdon and Audie Horton, and a granddaughter, Mandy Kirk. Services were held on January 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Charles Linam officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Michael Gene Doty Michael Gene Doty of Selmer, Tenn., formerly of Fairfield, Ill. was born August 2, 1966 in Fairfield, Ill. the son of Cleve Doty and Rita Sork Doty. He was united in marriage to Lori Beth Milford on April 24, 1993. He worked for Airtex Produst in Fairfield, IL for 25 years before moving to Selmer, Tenn. and started working for ABB in the shipping department. He was a member of United Auto Workers. Michael enjoyed deer and coyote hunting, fishing, camping and boating. He was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife, Lori Beth Milford Doty of Selmer, Tenn; a daughter, Caitlin Doty (Ryan Boleyn) of Adamsville, Tenn; a son, Noah Doty (Katelyn Deshazier) of Stantonville, Tenn; parents, Cleve and Rita Doty of Fairfield, Ill; a grandchild, Rachel Anne Boleyn of Adamsville, Tenn; four siblings: Sharon Wiggins, Donny Doty (Stephanie), Dena Carter (Andy), Becca Locke (Chris) all of Fairfield, Ill; father and mother-in-law, Tom and Kitty Milford of Stantonville, Tenn; nieces: Jackie Simpson (Josh), Shauna Wiggins, Andrea Wiggins, Gretchen Dietz (Travis), Alana Carter; nephews: Josh Wiggins, Austin Wiggins, Tyler Doty, Andrew Carter, Nik Carter, Kaleb Wells, Eric Locke. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Cleve and Dortha Doty, Donald and Oma Sork. Memorial service to be held at a later time.

John Wayne Wilson John Wayne Wilson was born October 13, 1952 in Kentucky the son of the late Jesse James and Mavoureen Kirk Wilson. Mr. Wilson departed this life on January 13, 2021 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 68 years, 3 months. Mr. Wilson worked with drywall most of his life and was a shade tree mechanic. He loved to tinker with cars. He was Church of Christ in belief. He is survived by a daughter, Rita Marie Bellinger of Bethel Springs, Tenn; his former wife, Sharon Hickman Wilson of Bethel Springs, Tenn; five siblings: Arlis Wilson and wife Brenda of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Carolyn Lambert of Selmer, Tenn., Paul Wilson of Jackson, Tenn., Richard Wilson and wife Ann of Selmer, Tenn. and Jesse James Wilson, Jr. of Corinth, Miss; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Solomon Bellinger; two sisters, Mary Ann King and Laverne Hamm; a brother, Melburn Wilson; and three nephews, Darryl Wilson, Terry Wilson and Shane Hamm. Services were held on January 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., Aaron Moss officiated. Burial followed in the Refuge Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Betty McMahan Betty McMahan, 76, of Hornsby, passed away Monday morning, January 11, 2021 at her home. She was born in Dallas, TX on Tuesday, July 11, 1944 to the late Randolph and Cecilia Clopton Snider and had lived in Hardeman County since 1963. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Snider. Mrs. McMahan worked 20 years in Dietary at Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar and later was the owner/operator of The Sharecropper’s General Store and Restaurant in Hornsby for 10-15 years. She attended Little Hatchie Baptist Church and was fond of mowing her lawn and fishing in her spare time. She was Co-founder and President of “The Gray-Haired Grannies”, a group including her and several close friends in the area. She also was co-founder, along with her daughter, of “The Pink Azaleas” Relay-ForLife team helping raise money each year for the American Cancer Society. Services were 11 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel in Bolivar with Mark Pendergrass and Stephen Davison officiating. Burial was in Hatchie Cemetery near Hornsby. Mrs. McMahan is survived by her daughter, Jo McMahan, and fiance’, Bobby Maness, of Bolivar; grandson, Ritchie Smith and his wife, Jessica of Hornsby; two great grandchildren, Timber Lane and Oaklyn Everly Smith, also of Hornsby; two nephews and a niece, Randy, Shawn and Lindsey Snider, all of Powhatan, Va; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Carolyn Blair Phillips Carolyn Blair Phillips passed away peacefully at Jackson-Madison County Hospital, Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 73 years and 1 month. She was born in Pikeville, Ky. on December 6, 1948, the daughter of Louise Ratliff and the late Earnest Blair. On August 30, 1968, Carolyn was united in marriage to Billy Phillips, who survives. In her youth, Carolyn was a member of the Rainbow Girls. She graduated from Adamsville High School in 1967 and went on to obtain her Business Degree from West Tennessee Business College in Jackson, Tenn. Carolyn was the General/ Regional Manager for Hilton Cooperation. She traveled many states opening hotels across the country and retired after 35 years with the company. Carolyn was a member of First Christian Church in Adamsville, Tenn. She was a very creative and artful person and loved her pets dearly. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 52 years, Billy Phillips; a daughter Sandra Handsmith; her mother, Louise Ratliff; a niece, Melissa Maness Baxter; and a nephew, Greg Blair. In addition to her father, Carolyn was preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Maness and a brother, Larry Blair. A graveside service was held on January 8, 2021 at the Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville, Tenn. with Bro. Phil Mitchell officiating.

Community Event January 20-22, 2021 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. •Pre-K Registration Southwest Human Resource Agency Ramer Head Start is now accepting applications by phone for 3 and 4 year olds to attend pre-school during the 2021-2022

program year. Contact Sharla Franklin at 1-731-646-0169 or 1-731-608-9034, Carrie Buck, FACP/ERSEA Manager, or Mayriene Moten, ERSEA Asst. Manager, at 731-989-5111 or 1-800372-6013.

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OBITUARIES/EVENTS/ CHURCH DIRECTORY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021

Glen Houston Crabb

Eugene Locke

Nancy Milligan

Glen Houston Crabb was born August 6, 1952 in Ramer, Tenn. the son of the late Leonard Houston and Mary Emma Reed Crabb. Glen was united in marriage to Earlene Patrick on June 30, 1978. He was a hardworking produce farmer who sold his goods to people that he enjoyed talking to. He also enjoyed taking walks, and loved spending time with family, especially grandkids. Mr. Crabb departed this life on January 13, 2021 in Ramer, Tenn. at the age of 68 years, 5 months, 7 days. He is survived by his wife, Earlene Crabb of Ramer, Tenn; a daughter, Regina Derryberry of Ramer, Tenn; son, Chris Burns and wife Debbie of Cairo, Miss; six sisters: Carolyn Fowler and husband David of Guys, Tenn., Gail Youngblood and husband Donald of Ramer, Tenn., Martha Pendley and husband Dale of Michie, Tenn., Dorothy Jean Vaughn and husband Reece of Ramer, Tenn., Bonnie Akers and husband Travis of Pearl, Miss., Becky Wright and husband James, of Bruce, Miss; three brothers: Billy Crabb, Terry Crabb, Jimmy Crabb and wife Loretta all of Ramer, Tenn; four grandchildren: Jeremiah Derryberry and wife Heather of Ramer, Tenn., Josh Derryberry and wife Hollie of Hornsby, Tenn., Jacob Derryberry and wife Hannah of Henderson, Tenn., Seth Burns and fiance Kelsea Cart of Cairo, Miss; three step grandchildren: JoAnna Scott and husband Chris of Guntown, Miss., Any Baldwyn and husband Brandon of Nettleton, Miss., Tessa Starnes of Cairo, Miss; nine great grandchildren: Jaden Derryberry, Jaxon Derryberry, Liam Derryberry, Macon Derryberry, Sutton Derryberry, Finley Derryberry, Olivia Conner, Lanie Burns, Carter Burns ; nine step great grandchildren: Braidon Erick, Keegan Hamm, JaLeea Gates, Eli Baldwyn, Isaiah Baldwyn, Jenna Beth Starnes, Adyson Starnes, Paisley Edge, Lauren Edge. Visitation was be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Richard Doyle officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Chewalla, Tenn. Family requested those attending visitation or service to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Eugene Locke was born January 15, 1946 in McNairy County, Tenn. the son of the late Arlie B. and Minnie Jo Floyd Locke. He was united in marriage to Betty Kirk on October 12, 1968. Mr. Locke was a 1964 graduate of Selmer High School. He joined the Memphis Police Department in 1967 and retired in 1990 with the rank of Major. Mr. Locke was an avid fisherman and knife collector; he enjoyed giving the young men at church Case pocket knives. He founded the “Pocahontas Picnic” and hosted it for 12 years; it was free to all and everyone was welcome to come and eat. Mr. Locke was a generous man who would help anyone. He would often buy watermelons, produce of all kinds, and nuts to distribute to neighbors and friends. He was a member of the Memphis Police Association, the NRA, and the Antioch church of Christ. Mr. Locke departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 74 yYears, 11 months, 30 days. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty (Kirk) Locke of Pocahontas, Tenn; a daughter, Laura LeAnne Locke of Pocahontas, Tenn; a son, Benjamin Eugene Locke and wife Carly of Atoka, Tenn; three grandchildren: Hunter Benjamin Stephen Gray, Ava Rose Lanier, and Maddox Benjamin Locke; a sister, Sandra Riley of McNairy, Tenn; and many extended family and friends. Services were held on January 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Antioch church of Christ in Ramer, Tenn., with Darrin Stapleton and Gary Smith officiating. Burial with Police honors followed in the Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Mrs. Nancy Hurst Milligan, 81, of Welsey Chapel, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Novant Hospital in Matthews, N.C. in Matthews, N.C. Nancy was born on June 1, 1939, in Selmer, Tenn, daughter of the late Norvin and Edith Hurst. Nancy was also preceded in death by her sister Charlotte. She was a 1957 graduate of Selmer High School and a graduate of UT with a Bachelors degree in home economics. Nancy and her beloved late husband Frank were proud members of Siler Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sons Scott (Karen), Chris (Laura) and Kevin; and four grandchildren Grady, Troy (Lauren), Brittany and Taylor. Private graveside services were held at Forest Lawn East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington Monroe Road, Matthews, N.C. 28104.

Community Events •Curbside Meals All McNairy County School Cafeterias are offering curbside meals, at no charge each day, Monday through Friday. Please contact the following school cafeterias

by 8:30 each morning to inform as to how many meals you will be picking up, the time for pick-up and location: Adamsville Elementary School- Becky Tchorz, email: Tchorzr@mcnairy.

Community Events org, phone: 731-439-4138 Adamsville High SchoolSusan Gilchrist-email: gilchrists@mcnairy.org, phone: 731-645-3227 Bethel Springs Elementary School- DeeAnn Sparks- Cafeteria Manager, email: sparksd@ mcnairy.org, phone: 731934-7169 McNairy Central High School- Misty Huckabee-email: huckab e e m @ m c n a i r y. o r g , phone:731-645-7461 Michie Elementary School- Donna Austinemail: austind@mcnairy. org, phone: 731-439-4136 Ramer Elementary SchoolNicole Por-

terfield, email: porterf i e l d n @ m c n a i r y. o r g , phone: 731-645-9224 Selmer Elementary School- Angela Prewittemail: prewitta@mcnairy. org, phone: 731-645-7273 Selmer Middle SchoolAnita Kennedy- email: kennedya@mcnairy.org, phone: 731-645-5451 January 23, 2021 •God’s Way Charity Hall Giveawy God’s Way Charity Hall will be having their giveaway on Jan. 23 at 1111 Peach St., Selmer beginning at 8 a.m. There will be clothing for allll ages, household items, toys and lots of misc.

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APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m. Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor

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Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn. Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. Discipleship Training: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m. Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

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ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Zac Bennett, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister

Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m. Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. John Little, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (731) 239-9691 Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Carl Wilcher Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Amanda Westmoreland Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m. Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m. New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Tony Newman, Pastor

Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Ladies Prayer Brunch 2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m. First United Pentecostal-Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st Saturday: 9 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m. Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Services: Saturday 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. www.abundantlifecf.com A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m. First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister (731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m.

City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m. Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday nights: 7 p.m. Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn. 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Night: 6 p.m. Thursday Night: 7 p.m. Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

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District 14-AA Girls South Side McNairy Scotts Hill Chester Co. Adamsville Lexington Riverside North Side

District Overall 6-0 11-0 5-1 7-5 4-2 7-3 4-2 9-7 2-4 7-6 1-4 4-10 1-6 2-8 0-6 1-10

Boys South Side Lexington McNairy Chester Co. Riverside Adamsville Scotts Hill North Side

District Overall 6-0 11-1 4-2 9-5 4-3 8-9 2-3 5-9 2-5 3-8 2-4 3-7 3- 4 7-5 1-4 1-11

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Cardinals downs Riverside, fall to Chester Co. By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Adamsville Cardinals led as much as 30-18 early in the second half before falling 63-56 to the Chester County Eagles on Friday. Chester County led by as much as five in the opening frame, the last time at 12-7 on a Chad Burham layup off a Tony Washington assist with 20 seconds left in the quarter. Adamsville fought back with a 19-4 run, capped by a pair of Landon Smith free throws to give the Cardinals a 26-16 lead with 29 seconds left in the first half. A stingy Cardinals defense held the Eagles to one field goal and four total points in the second quarter. Adamsville took its longest lead at 30-18 on a Drake Crabb 3-pointer at the 7:51 mark in the third. The Eagles fought back with a 19-5 run to take a brief 37-35 lead on Burham layup with 2:19 left in the third. “They started picking up the pressure on us,” Adamsville head coach Nick Ritter said. “Their pressure didn’t always generate turnovers; it didn’t have to, it is just as effective if it generates bad shots. “I called timeout when we were still up 34-30 to stop the bleeding, but I have to get better at making adjustments.” The Cardinals took a 40-39 lead into the final frame. An Aiden Durbin layup with 6:21

left to play gave Adamsville a 43-41 lead. Chester County took a 52-45 lead on an 11-2 run, capped by a Tyricus Anderson 3-pointer with 3:52 left to play. Anderson stole the inbounds pass and launched the shot 10 seconds after a Dre Minor 3-pointer. The Cardinals pulled within two three times, the last at 58-56 on a pair of Logan Luckett free throws with 46 seconds left to play. “We’re still young and we’ve still got a lot of learning left to do,” Ritter said. “We’ve got to continue to pay a debt to be good. We are still in the process of paying that debt.” Smith led Adamsville with 24 points. Crabb scored 12. Burham led the Eagles with 17. Anderson and Washington scored eight each. Adamsville 56, Riverside 54 Landon Smith scored 29 and the Adamsville Cardinals fought to a 5654 overtime win against the Riverside Panthers on Jan. 12. Adamsville took a 15-13 lead after the first period on 5-for-7 3-point shooting. “They stood back in a zone and we started hitting 3s,” Adamsville head coach Nick Ritter said. “We have guys shooting 38-39 percent from 3-point range. If I’m a guy shooting 33 percent from there, I need to shoot it more.” The Cardinals took a 30-20 lead into the half.

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Maddie Kirk and Alexis Weirich combined for 29 points in a 47-26 victory over the Riverside Lady Panthers on Friday. The Lady Bobcats held Riverside to 10 first half points on four field goals to take a 19-10 lead at halftime. Weirich scored eight in the first period to lead McNairy Central. The Lady Bobcats took a 34-16 lead going into the final frame. Kirk scored nine in the second half. McNairy Central held the Lady Panthers to 10 field goals – only one from 3-point range on the night. Grayse Linton led Riverside with 13 points.

Saturday, Jan. 23 McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament, (G) Game 2: #3 Selmer at #2 Bethel Springs, noon (B) Game 2:Game 1 winner at #4 Adamsville, noon (G) Game 3: Game 1 winner at #1 Ramer, 2 (B) Game 3: #3 Ramer at #2 Michie, 2

Thursday, Jan. 28 McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament, Boys championship, at McNairy Central, 6 Friday, Jan. 29 High School Basketball McNairy Central at Chester County, 6 South Side at Adamsville, 6 Tuesday, Feb. 2 High School Basketball Adamsville at North Side, 6 McNairy Central at Lexington, 6 Thursday, Feb. 4 High School Basketball Kossuth at Adamsville, 6 Friday, Feb. 5 High School Basketball Adamsville at Riverside, 6 South Side at McNairy Central, 6 Tuesday, Feb. 23 High School Basketball District 14-AA Tournament First round February 25-27 High School Basketball District AA Regional Tournament Quarterfinal March 1 - 2 High School Basketball Regional Semifinals Wednesday, March 3 High School Basketball Regional Finals

The Cardinals led 38-34 after the third. Riverside outscored the Cardinals 14-10 in the final frame to force overtime. Smith scored seven of Adamsville’s eight points in the overtime period on a field goal and five free throws.

By Joel Counce

Friday, Jan. 22 High School Basketball Lexington at Adamsville, 6 McNairy Central at Scotts Hill, 6

Tuesday, Jan. 26 High School Basketball Adamsville at McNairy Central, 6

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Landon Smith fights for an opening in the Chester County defense on Friday. Smith averaged 26.5 points per game in the Cardinals last two outings.

“They had a lot of size,” Ritter said. “They out-rebounded us, but we shot 50 percent from beyond the 3-point line. “If we can play a four quarter game like we are capable of, a lot of teams are going to have bad nights against us.”

Lady Bobcats fall short in first place match up

Thursday, Jan. 21 McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament, (G) Game1: #5 Michie at #4 Adamsville, 6 (B) Game 1: #5 Selmer at #4 Adamsville, 7:15

Monday, Jan. 25 McNairy County Junior High Basketball Tournament Girls championship, at McNairy Central, 6

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Alexis Weirich drives in the lane against the South Side Lady Hawks on Jan. 12.

South Side 71, McNairy

Central 18 The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats fell 71-18 the South Side Lady Hawks in the Division 14AA battle for first place. Biana Davis scored the Lady Bobcats only field goal in the first period with 1:15 left in the frame, but South Side led 20-2. A Maddie Kirk layup off a Sarah Pegg assist with 22 seconds left in the first half got McNairy Central within 44-8, as close as they would get in the game. The Lady Hawks led 62-14 after the third. Maddie Kirk, Rane Moffitt and Alexis Weirich scored four points each. South Side had four players in double figures, led by Albany Collins with 16. Shauna CurrieJeika scored 15. Kaylon Rogers scored 13. Le Le Cauthon added 12.

Lady Cards Split two By Joel Counce

40-20. The Lady Eagles ended the quarter on a 20-0 run to take a 60-20 lead.

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The Adamsville Lady Cardinals slipped early in a 63-30 loss to the Chester County Lady Eagles on Friday. The game had six jump balls in the first half, one before the opening tip had been decided. Adamsville led 5-0 early on two straight shots by Jada Wynn. The Lady Eagles answered with a 27-1 run, capped by a Mia Hurst jump shot with 6:05 left in the first half to take a 27-6 lead. Adamsville fought back to cut the Lady Eagles lead to 34-18 on a pair of Chloe Swearingen free throws with 1:54 left in the first half. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Hurst and Kara Pipkin pushed the Lady Eagles lead to 40-18. Swearingen opened the second half with a jump shot at the 7:10 mark of the third to cut the Chester County lead to

Adamsville 52, Riverside 40 The Adamsville Lady Cardinals took an early lead and never looked back in a 52-40 victory over the Riverside Lady Panthers on Jan. 12. Adamsville held the Lady Panthers to six points on a pair of field goals and a pair of free throws in the opening quarter. Jada Wynn outscored Riverside with eight points in the opening frame that saw the Lady Cardinals take a The Lady Cardinals took a 26-18 lead into the half. Adamsville expanded its lead to 3728 in the third. Wynn led the Lady Cardinals with 19 points. Kallie Martindale scored 10. Kyndel McKenzie led Riverside with 14. Jayla Davenport scored eight for the Lady Panthers.

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Kyla Sanders attempts a jump shot against Chester County on Friday.

Bobcats beat Riverside By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The McNairy Central Bobcats fought to a 50-46 victory over the Riverside Panthers on Friday. The Panthers after the first quarter 11-10 and took a 23-20 lead into the half. McNairy Central climbed back to take a 3130 lead after outscoring the Panthers 11-7 in the third. The Bobcats took the win by outlasting Riverside 19-16 in the final period. Mate Moore scored 16 to lead McNairy Central. Jack Johnson scored 12. Nate Moore added nine. South Side 68, Mc-

Nairy Central 40 The McNairy Central Bobcats fought early, but fell short in a 68-40 loss to the No. 1 South Side Hawks on Jan. 12. Kameron Starks cut the South Side lead in half with an old-fashioned 3-point play at the 6:47 mark of the first. A Jack Johnson jump shot with 5:55 left in the first put the Bobcats within 8-5. Starks scored twice, both off Eli Yopp assists to put McNairy Central within 14-9 with 3:41 left in the first quarter. From there, the Hawks went on a 15-2 run to close out the opening frame, ending on a Brandon Maclin 3-pointer as time expired to take a 29-11 lead. McNairy Central came

as close as 33-15 on a Jasper Sanders layup with 5:13 left in the first half. The Hawks led as much as 51-20 before Nate Moore hit three free throws after being fouled on a 3-point shot with nine seconds left in the first half. South Side led as much as 59-25 on a Maclin layup with 3:56 left in the third and led 66-29 going into the final quarter. McNairy Central ended the fourth quarter on an 11-2 run, capped by a Jabari Melton free throw. Starks led the Bobcats with 19. Rico Sain led South Side with 17. Maclin scored 15. Kobe Ward added 14.

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Kameron Starks (30) looks for an open shot against the Hawks on Jan. 12. He finished with 19 points at South Side. Starks scored eight in the Bobcats 50-46 win over Riverside.