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Child drowns after falling through ice

McNairy thaws, finally Week of winter weather causes death, water issues

By Angele Latham Editor

The weather turned deadly this week for the Lawton community, after a young girl died Sunday afternoon following a fall into an icy pond. McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck confirmed that the girl had fallen into the pond after sledding down a neighboring hill and breaking through the thinning ice. “The ice was just not strong enough, and she went through,” Buck said. “It was just tragic.” Bystanders on scene attempted to help, but were unable to reach the child. Deputies managed to rescue her by deploying a small boat and making their way across the ice. Officers began CPR before the girl was taken to Hardin County Hospital. Unfortunately, she was later pronounced dead. The incident occurred on private land on Lawton Road, around 12:15 p.m. This tragic death is a stark reminder to all McNairy County citizens to not play on frozen, or even apparently frozen, bodies of water. Current county temperatures cannot sustain dependable ice surfaces, and this past weekend’s rising temperatures have almost completely thawed all partially-frozen bodies of water. Even if it looks safe and feels solid, do not attempt to cross any frozen bodies of water.

County sends water support to Memphis

Staff photo by Janet Rail

Hints of road began to show through the winter white Thursday, as the final snow clouds blew through and sunshine peeked out, as seen here at the Ramer Presbyterian Church. Some areas of the county remain treacherous due to lingering ice and deep mud. By Angele Latham

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McNairy County, along with multiple rural counties, is sending assistance over to Memphis in the form of tanker trucks to help put out fires in the face of Memphis’ continuing water struggles. Following days of sub-freezing temperatures throughout west Tennessee, numerous water main and pipe breaks throughout the Memphis area have caused low water pressure—too low to pump out of fire hydrants. “Water outages over there have caused a shortage of

Mild temperatures have moved back into the area after a week of intense ice and snow ravaged McNairy County. An average total of anywhere from two to six inches of snowfall blanketed the county, according to the National Weather Service’s measurements, with an additional layer of ice adding to the danger. The intimidating amount of precipitation came in three separate waves, the first arriving late Sunday night on February 14, with the second and third coming throughout the following Wednesday and Thursday. The treacherous conditions led to impassable roads, damaged water mains and even a death in the county: that of a young girl, who fell through the ice at a pond on Lawton Road while sledding. Amidst the danger of last week, there was also immense support: between countless employees working around the clock to fix water lines, to deputies stepping up to take care of some four-legged friends, the county pulled together to make it through the winter’s first-and hopefully last—large winter blast.

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Towns deal with water issues McNairy County deputies help animal shelter out of ‘ruff’ situation following winter weather By Angele Latham Editor

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Michie Water Department pumped more than 400,000 gallons of water a day during the week long winter weather. “We all would have a big problem if we were to lose power during these conditions,” Michie Water Department Manager Roger Jenkins said. “We are thankful for Pickwick Electric and the good Lord it was not like the ice storm in ‘94. “We hope everything gets back to normal next week.” Michie Water Clerk Samantha Denton agreed. “Our saving grace was we never lost electricity,” she said. “ Jenkins, along with Cody Jenkins, worked all week to maintain the town’s water sys-

As the winter weather bore down on McNairy County, workers were faced with difficult decisions as harsh conditions and impassable roads made morning commutes nearly impossible. This was the struggle faced by Linda Banks, county resident and head of the McNairy County Animal Shelter. After the first round of ice lashed the area Sunday night, Banks couldn’t get to her animals—so she called in the calvary. “Zach was out there, in the mornings and evenings,” Banks said, referring to McNairy County Chief Deputy Zach Bay. “A whole week full!” “As he was coming to work he’d stop by (the shelter), take them outside and let them run,” she said. “He’d water and feed them and then he’d bring them back in. Every day.” “It was so kind. It was very nice of him,” she added.

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McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of February 23

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County’s COVID-19 7-day average new case rate back up in sudden, slight spike By Angele Latham Editor

Total Tested 19,276 Cases 2,635 Deaths 50 Recovered 2,558

Last week, the Independent Appeal reported an exciting data point: the county hit a 0.0 seven-day average of new cases for the first time since May. The number was hit on February 15, after also hitting -3.6 on February 10. Unfortunately, that number has gone back up, this time to 8.7, on February 18th. What caused this sudden spike is unknown, but the 8.7 is still a promising low in comparison to December’s numbers, which peaked at 32.1 seven-day average of new cases per day.

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Graph courtesy of the Tennessee Health Department

Shown in the blue box, last week the county reported a 0.0 seven-day average of new cases on February 15, and a -3.6 on February 10. It has since jumped back up to 8.7 on February 18th in a sudden upwards spike. The downward trend seen after the spike shows the what data is currently available for February 23, though it may yet change.

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tem. “They came in and checked for leaks everyday,” Denton said. The Michie Town Hall was open Wednesday through Saturday. “We have been really blessed,” Michie City Recorder Janice Durbin said. “Roger has been an awesome supervisor through all of this. They have all gone above and beyond to make sure everyone has been taken care of.” Hunter Butler also works in the Michie office parttime. Roger Jenkins said they found about 25 leaks along the 90 miles of water line the department serves.

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Bethel Springs Bethel Springs had a water leak in the city. “It has at times affected our water pressure,” City Manager Deborah Sullivan said. “We have a water leak in the city which has affected our service. It has caused us to keep our pump running. It has at times affected our water pressure. “We had numerous customers with frozen pipes.” Bethel Springs offices were open Wednesday through Friday of last week. Eastview Raymond Butler with the Eastview Water Department is checking for leaks. “We are checking for any leaks,” Eastview Mayor Jessie Robbins said. “Then we will check for meters. We aren’t going to bill them on the first drive-by, that’s just to check for anything unusual.” Robbins said no one in the town had reported any major leaks. “As far as we know, our system is running fine,” he said. Robbins said Butler would check streets for potholes as ice begins to melt. “We had a lot of roads that were just no passable for a while,” Robbins said. “Raymond will check for potholes that need to be filled.”

Ramer Ramer Mayor George Armstrong said there were no water outages in the town. “At least there were none I’m aware of,” he said. The new concessions stand at Ramer Park had a busted water line. “A lot of our roads were impassable,” Armstrong said. Stantonville Stantonville was quiet, according to Mayor Larry Russell. “Really and truly we didn’t get roads cleared until Thursday night,” Russell said. “There just wasn’t a whole lot moving. That’s what we were dealing with. Fortunately, the fire department didn’t have a single call - and that was my biggest worry. “I was fairly confident we could get to wherever we needed to go, but the time frame would be an issue.”

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Guys Guys Mayor Keith Rinehart said there were no major leaks in the town of Guys. “We had some roads that were not passable, but we’re rolling now,” he said.

Adamsville schools were closed to students on Tuesday due to low water pressure. “The teachers had to report,” Adamsville High School Principal Steve Killingsworth said. “But we just don’t have (the proper water pressure) and they have to boil it, too.” McNairy County Director of School Greg Martin said all other county schools would have in person classes. “We will have remote, virtual learning (at Adamsville),” he said. Adamsville Public Works Director Scott Klinck said 72 customers had reported problems with the water system. “We have done flow zone checks,” he said. “We’ve been out and doing those since Wednesday.

“It’s just going to be a long road.” Adamsville Public Works employees worked around the clock beginning Feb. 15. “We went home Sunday about 5:30 p.m. or 6,” Klinck said. “Some got to sleep and some had to go back out in it. “They’ve probably put in 40 or 50 hours overtime and ain’t done yet.” Klinck said the weather made answering calls difficult. “The calls started coming last Wednesday,” Klinck said. “The way the back roads being in the condition they were in made it difficult. The highways were cleared, they did a good job of that, but a simple drive on the back roads would take two or three hours.”

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water tanks were “completely depleted.” “We sent two skids of water there last week,” he said. “I’m sure it’s the same thing in Memphis.” According to a statement by Memphis Light Gas and Water, water demand has been steadily increasing since Monday, indicating the existence of several more ruptured mains that need addressing. Residents of the area are also under water conservation and boil notice, although no contaminants have been found in the water. Boil notices are mandated by the state when water pressure drops below certain thresholds.

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Temperatures in McNairy County dropped as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit, 32 below freezing and 35 lower than average for the week. “There were four days of single digit temperatures,” said Mike Johnson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Memphis. “The last time we were this cold was December, 1989. It was below freezing six straight days then.” Snowfall in the county ranged from four inches to six. “It gets more the further west you go. There was eight to 10 inches in Memphis,” Johnson said. “It was an extremely anomalous event. It was just a massive amount of weather coming in. Thankfully we were prepared.” “This is a 30-year weather event,” he added. Dan Michael of Michael’s Tire Shop Towing & Recovery said the business answered as many as 15 calls a day to recover vehicles. “They were coming in as fast as we could take them,” he said. “There were four of us taking calls. Our water pipes busted and our tire compressor froze.” “We were just not able to get to all of them,” he said.

Staff Photos by Janet Rail

Snapshots throughout the county show the stark differences in ice and snowfall throughout the area--with some properties seeing a blanket of white, while others simply got slick roads and treacherous paths. And with the tremendous number of backroads winding throughout the county, conditions remained hard to map for emergency workers trying to repair water lines and power issues. Icy roads such as shown on the bottom left were common through the remainder of last week, until temperatures finally rose Tuesday afternoon.

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When asked, Bay humbly accepted the praise and laughed at the idea that taking care of cute animals was such a chore. “Oh yes, it was terrible!” he joked. “Monday through Friday evening, myself and Wesley Moore--the school resource officer at McNairy Central--we both ventured out each morning and evening and made sure they had food and water,” he said. “We’d wear them out and spend a little time with them.” At the shelter were two adult dogs and two puppies. “They were very well mannered,” Bay said. When asked by reporters how the deputies managed to resist taking all of the animals home, Bay admitted it was close call, with one puppy in particular catching his eye. “It wasn’t a bad thing to do each day,” he said. Photos by Zach Bay

Dogs at the McNairy County Animal Shelter were eager for the attention as Deputies Bay and Moore stopped by throughout the week.

Selmer Public Works employees meet challenges of city weather damage By Joel Counce Staff Writer

water department is stretched,” he said. “Part of these bills will be due in April and it will be 60 to 70 degrees then and people will forget about this, but that’s when they’re coming.” Ashe said residents can be better prepared for future storms. “A lot of times they will say leave your faucets dripping,” Ashe said. “That helps in some incidents, but it pulls us low on water. It’s always better to wrap your pipes if it’s in an area they are in big danger of freezing. Wrap them in heat tape. “Each house ought to have its

own shut off valve. Residents should know where it is and know how to turn it off.” The valve should be about 10 feet from the closest utility pole to a house, according to Ashe.

Selmer Public Works employees worked as much as 18 hours in a day to repair more than 450 reported issues to the department within the last week. “Overall, I have a wonderful bunch of employees and when we have an issue, they really pull together,” Selmer Public Works Director Richard Ashe said. “I am extremely pleased with my employees for the effort they made last week.” The department received calls from the Mississippi state line to Chickasaw Park. “We can’t always get there right away,” Ashe said. “We have run 750 to 1,000 calls about frozen pipes and low water pressure. We’ve had a call from Florida asking us to cut off theirs before it busted but it already had.” The Selmer department pumped about 4 million gallons of water a day Feb. 15 – 21, more than twice that of a normal day. FULL-SERVICE OIL CHANGE Ashe said the winter storm is one of the prob815 Mulberry Ave. lems Adamsville Public Works has dealt with in Selmer, TN 38375 the past year. “Between this, the (731) 645-3209 sewer situation at the North Y and the flood, the Offer Expires 03/24/21

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• On February 19, 2021, Spencer Bailey, 22, of Lexington, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and implied consent after dispatch received a call about a vehicle that had run off the road on Highway 45 North and Main Street in Bethel Springs. Deputy Michael Gilbert received the call, which stated that an EMS ambulance had been following the vehicle for “quite a distance” before it “ran off the side of the road, into the median and back onto the road.” Gilbert arrived on scene, along with Selmer Police Department Patrolmen Kaleb Sanders, and spoke with the driver, later identified as Spencer Bailey. Bailey “appeared to be unsteady on his feet” and “his eyes were bloodshot,” according to the report. Bailey admitted to smoking marijuana earlier. Sanders performed a field sobriety test on Bailey. Based on this test, Gilbert placed Bailey under arrest for driving under the influence. Bailey was transported to the McNairy County Jail. • On February 16, 2021, Sergeant Mike Shipman received a call regarding a stolen truck at a Michie residence. The caller stated that someone had stolen their blue 1994 Ford Ranger Pick-up truck, sometime between the

16th and up to a week prior. The caller estimated its value to be around $800. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. • On February 14, 2021, Larry McDowell, 34, was arrested and charged with violation of an order of protection, and Kayla Temple, 30, of Selmer, was arrested and charged with public intoxication after deputies were called to a domestic in progress at Loves Truck Stop. Deputy Ryan Burlesci arrived on scene and spoke with a male suspect, later identified as McDowell, behind the store. McDowell stated that he had gotten into an argument with Temple, and then Temple pushed him. He denied any other physical contact. According to dispatch, there was an order of protection between the two, leading to Burlesci to place McDowell under arrest for violation of the order. Burlesci then spoke with Temple, who appeared “heavily intoxicated.” According to the report, Temple chose to speak with Deputy Rachel Devine, and then provided a false name and “multiple accounts of what happened in the altercation.” Based on McDowell’s violation of the protection order and Temple’s levels of drunkenness, both parties were placed under arrest and transported to the McNairy County Jail.

Local woman saves deer on birthday By Janet Rail Publisher

Her name is Anne Reeder Salewsky, and on her 79th birthday she came to the aid of a male deer hit by a local motorist on Highway 64. Early Monday morning, Salewsky was going outside to feed her two cats when she noticed something gray moving around in her yard. “I saw something moving and thought it was a deer. I tried to pull it out of the water and mud in the ditch. It was cold and shaking and the deer’s teeth were chattering,” said Salewsky. According to Salewsky, the deer was struggling to get out of the mud. A man who was walking down the street helped pull the deer further out of the mud and water. “I had been petting on it and loving on it and did my best to cover it up. The deer was so gentle, I would have stayed out with it all day,” she said. Living at 931 W. Cherry Avenue in Selmer, Salewsky said that many people top the hill in front of her home and drive too fast toward the bypass. After attempting to call someone from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Salewsky called 911 and was told that someone from Jackson was coming, but after calling the second time she stated no one ever came. Salewsky stayed with the animal from about 6 a.m. till noon Monday. “I couldn’t find anyone to help me,” she said. After a while, employees from the City of Selmer were on the scene along with Selmer Police Officer Josh

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Ms. Anne Salewsky and City of Selmer employee Terrell Coleman attend to the injured deer. Gilbert. What was witnessed with the care and compassion of all involved was uplifting, to say the least. Approaching the scene with some level of caution, it became evident that the deer was comfortable with humans. His body was cold and muddy, with some bleeding coming from his mouth and nose. After a while, the men left and Salewsky stayed with the animal. More towels and blankets were placed on the deer, and while Salewsky went inside her home for a few minutes, she noticed that the deer attempting to get up, but was getting caught in the blanket wrapped

around him. “It was just a few minutes after I removed the blankets that the deer got up and ran back across the road into a field of sage. It was limping a little bit, but maybe it will find a warm place to heal. I hope he thrives,” said Salewsky. “It may not have been the perfect birthday, but I would have stayed with him as long as it took.”

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Enterprising History: African-Americans in 19th Century McNairy County John Talbott Submission

Each February finds us celebrating Black History Month. The African-American community is McNairy County has always been a tightly knit and productive community with a proud heritage. Still that early heritage has remained largely undocumented and unreported for purposes of posterity. In the 19th Century, between 1823 and 1863, AfricanAmericans filled one of two roles in McNairy County, either as slaves or free blacks. Both roles were unique providing unique perspectives. African-American slaves in McNairy County occupied labor-intensive roles, not by choice. Yet there were other African-American citizens of this county who thrived and worked within the community that were not enslaved. Between the 1840’s and the Reconstruction Era, at least two interesting relationships existed that shed light on the productivity of peaceful and close relationships between former slaves and/or free blacks and their white neighbors. One such business relationship existed in the northern part of the county and another in the southern region of the county. Both are enlightening for those of us in the tumultuous times of the 21st century and can teach us lessons. Sometime during the 1840’s, a free black, a man sometimes referred to as a mulatto, named Ichabod (Achabod) Brown went into the grist milling business with his neighbor and friend, Robert Thompson McIntyre. According to General Marcus J. Wright in his Reminiscences of the Early Settlement and Early Settlers of McNairy County, Tennessee, Brown was from North Carolina originally and was an “quiet, honest farmer” who had the respect of his neighbors. Among those neighbors was McIntyre. The two engaged in the grist milling business and Brown, a free man of color, owned property adjacent to McIntyre. The relationship between the two appears to have been a strong one forged in trust. Prior to the war, McIntyre and Brown operated their mill on Elisha’s Branch of Huggins Creek in present-day Finger. It is significant that this free black was practicing a prominent and vital trade in a time when most of his race around him were enslaved. Such a friendship and business partnership likely drew great scrutiny in the years and months leading up to the war. In fact, in the early months of the Civil War, Brown was persecuted by local Confederates, most likely because of his prominence and property holdings, and arrested on a false charge of arson. He appointed his friend Robert Thompson McIntyre to act as his attorney in fact, and McIntyre, having since at least 1858 served as a member of the McNairy County Quarterly Court, set out to assist his friend and business partner. As a result of his efforts, McIntyre himself was arrested on a false charge of public drunkenness. Ultimately, Confederate authority collapsed in McNairy County and eventually McIntyre was successful in several legal claims against the parties who persecuted Brown and himself, among others. Unfortunately, Brown appears to have died sometimes between 1863 and 1865 and did not live to see justice accomplished. A less controversial and more positive set of circumstances existed in the business relationship of Narcissa L. Black and her former servant Chaney Scot Black. Interestingly, the business relationship between these two women flourished prior to the Civil War, during it and afterwards during the Reconstruction Period. History is fortunate that Narcissa Black kept a diary that documented facts pertaining to the ladies’ partnership. According to Shawn Pitts, who has researched and written on the subject, Chaney was emancipated in 1863 and Narcissa also became a widow during that period. Pitts has stated that this pair of events resulted in a partnership that continued the pre-war and wartime quilting and textile operation. The pair worked together from until 1872, by which time Chaney had earned enough from their partnership to establish her own residence and purchase a loom and spinning wheel of her own. Narcissa Black’s diary documents that the pair sheared the sheep, wove and colored their own yarns and according to Mary Elizabeth Johnson’s work, Mississippi Quilts, produced such items as fabric, coverlets, bed cords, well ropes and plough lines. Theirs was a unique business relationship in that Chaney was able to share in the profits of their endeavor despite the former relationship of mistress and slave. These relationships and associations shed a fascinating light on relations between individuals of different race as well as the contributions of African-Americans to commerce and industry in 19th century McNairy County. Such examples demonstrate the need for further documentation of African-American history in McNairy County, the chapters of which have scarcely been told. Perhaps these stories and others like them will serve to inspire further investigation into our past.

Announcement: Arts in McNairy to host Black History Month program Joel Counce Staff Writer

Arts in McNairy (AiM) will celebrate the AfricanAmerican family at the Latta as part of Black History Month. The program begins with a reception at 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Feb. 28. Pictures will be displayed for two weeks after. “It’s similar to what we’ve had the last three years where we showcased African Americans in the community,” AiM Diversity and Inclusion Chairperson LaShell Moore said. “It follows the national theme of ‘The Black Family: representation, identity and diversity.’”

The Stackens are a five-generation family from Purdy celebrated as part of the photographic display. “I’m the fifth generation and that’s why they wanted to take them,” Clair Stackens said. “ I had six children, three boys and three girls. “I have a bunch of grandkids and as many greatgrandkids.” Stackens, a Hardin County native, married Alfred Lewis Stackens and moved to Purdy in 1961. The Williams family from Bethel Springs will also be among those families highlighted as part of the display. “My family is important to me,” Virginia Williams said. “I was excited to be part of it.”

Letter to the Editor Vivian Huggins Bethel Springs

I want to give a Big Shout Out to McNairy County’s wonderful Deputies for helping get some of us “essential employees” to work. My road was simply too covered

with snow and ice for my small car. I wish I could remember their names but they know who they are! Thanks to Brian Huggins for assisting with setting up my ride and dispatch for assisting with other rides as well. Please give the Sheriff’s Department a “Job well done” from all of us. Thanks guys, you are really appreciated!

Sunrise: S.I.D. David Coy Columnist

When a family loses a sibling in infancy or toddler age suddenly and unexpectedly they may not only have confusion, multiple questions, but guilt. If only I had…. or did I or we do something wrong? Then in the natural course of events investigations are begun to determine the cause of death if possible, for it is not always clearly known. Unfortunately, an investigation may also compel mourners to feel doubly guilty. That the investigator is examining the family also to understand the dynamics is just standard operating procedure and not necessarily that it is believed the family did something wrong. Included in this may be an autopsy and looking into medical history. It is estimated that approximately 3,500 plus sudden unexpected deaths occur each year with infants. This will involve a number of possible causes including

SUIDS, and SBS. The rate of occurrence is higher in Native Americans and other groups according to merckmanuals.com Some people have a real struggle in dealing with these sudden unexpected deaths of infants and thus choose to treat it as a non-existent event, yet grief exists in all family members as with any other loss. If we are not careful we can overlook the sorrow of siblings, fathers, and grandparents even as we are recognizing the reality of the loss in the mother. Sadly, too often divorce develops as a result of the stress of this type of loss in a family. It is not uncommon for children, siblings of the deceased to feel even more guilt than adults during these difficult times. Everyone in the family may need support outside of the immediate family. Support is crucial in a non-judgmental, unlimited time frame, listening and nurturing environment. ----------This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares.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.

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obituaries

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Joan Elizalbeth Hateley

Jessica Leigh Newton

Joseph Lee McCoy

Joan Elizalbeth Hateley 74, went to be with her Lord on Saturday February 13, 2021. She was born December 10, 1946 in Laurel, Miss. Joan lived most of her life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She resided in Stantonville, Tenn. before her death. Joan is preceded in death by her father George E. Bullock and a sister Nan Bullock. She is survived by her husband Larry Hateley, a daughter Britany (James) White of Tupelo, Miss. Grandchildren Paige and Micah White; mother, Margaret Bullock, Escatawpa, Miss; sister Donna Jones, Escatawpa, Miss; brothers Bruce(Vanessa) Bullock, Hurley, Miss; Pastor John(Pam) Bullock Vidor, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Celebration of life services were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday February 17, 2021 at Gospel Tabernacle Church in Corinth, Miss. with Rev. Josh Hodum officiating, interment was followed at Stantonville Cemetery in Stantonville, Tenn. Visitation was at 10:30 a.m. until service time. The family would like to thank her nurse Cassie and the staff of Legacy Hospice of Selmer, Tenn. for the excellent care they gave to their loved one. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Miss.

Jessica Leigh Newton was born December 27, 1981 in Fort Pierce, Fla. the daughter of the late William (Roy) Robert and Janet Renee Jenkins Newton. Jessica worked two jobs not out of necessity but because she liked working. She worked at Plunk Dry Cleaners for several years, Subway for 18 years and Adamsville High School / Bethel Springs Elementary for the last eight years. When she wasn’t working, she loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews play softball, football or any other activity. Jessica loved country music, her favorite was Garth Brooks. Her favorite vacations were spent at the beach, soaking up memories with Ben and their families. Although Jessica never had children, she had her fur babies - Lita and Tee. Her cats were well loved and spoiled. Jessica departed this life on February 13, 2021 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 39 years, 1 month, 17 days. She is survived by her fiance’, Ben Burton of Selmer, Tenn; two sisters, Jamie Brown of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Tammy Harville and husband Josh of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Anna Sharr-Hosack and husband Bryan of Fellsmere, Fla; half-sister, Anna Sharr-Hosack and husband Bryan of Fellsmere, Fla; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Haether McGavock of Dyersburg, Tenn; nieces and nephews, Travis Hosack, Garrett Brown, Ryan Townsend, Kylie, Dylan and Jasper Harville, Kristina Criswell, Emma and Crimson McGavock; aunts and uncles, Laressa Jenkins, Denise and Benny Pickett, Anna and Vernon Toulson, Eddie Newton; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Jessica was preceded in death by her grandparents, Shirley Ann Lowery, Charles Doyle Jenkins, Sr., Travis O’Dell and Vera Bernice Newton; two uncles, Thomas Michael Newton and Charles Doyle Jenkins, Jr. Services were held on February 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. Burial was followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

Joseph Lee McCoy, 90, Sheffield, died February 12, 2021. There was a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield, with Dr. Zach Richards officiating. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He also was preceded in death by his parents Vonley and Chloe McCoy; his brother Jim, his wife Mona and their son Jimmy; and his brother-in-law Ron Newborn. He is survived by daughters, Regina McCoy (Larry Brumbeloe), Sheffield; and Rhonda McCoy, Muscle Shoals, along with his beloved Yorkie, Jock, and his “grand-dogs”, Wally and Rosie. Joe was also survived by his sister-in-law, Doris Newborn; nieces and nephews; and extended family. “Little Joe” never met a stranger and was always willing to help people if he could. He was an avid Alabama fan. He enjoyed driving his Corvairs and “tinkering” with them. He also enjoyed golf, bowling and NASCAR. One of his favorite past-times, until it burned down, was visiting Stanfield’s with his buddies, Phares Birdwell and Ellard Greene. Joe was a proud Korean War veteran and retired from Reynolds Alloys and the Army National Guard. Pallbearers were Johnny Borden, Nelson Casiday, Lloyd Jackson, Terry Lester, Alex Newborn and Bobby Rutledge. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Brumbeloe and Buster Isbell. The family would like to thank Visiting Angels and Comfort Care Hospice for their caring assistance with their Dad. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made in Joe’s memory to Small Paws Rescue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, or to St. Jude, Memphis, Tenn. An online guest registry was available at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.

Edna Mae Prather Edna Mae Prather passed away on February 16, 2021 after a brief illness. Edna, born October 9, 1944 in Corinth, Miss. to the late Cecil and Bertha Steward, graduated from Ramer High School and continued her education at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. After marrying Jerry Wayne Prather, the couple moved to Harrisburg, Ark. where she worked at American Greetings. While in Arkansas, she gave birth to her two children, Jere and Tim. In 1983, the family moved to McNairy County, Tenn. where she began working at Monogram Refrigeration. She retired after more than 20 years of dedicated service to the company. In her free time, she loved sewing clothes and making drapes for others. Her main goal in life was to take care of her family and make sure her children received a college education. Edna was known for her hard work, sweet spirit, generosity and kind heart. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. A private family graveside service celebrating her life was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2021 at Olive Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Eric Jones officiating. Edna is survived by her daughter, Jere Dawn Turner, of Hixson, Tenn. and son, Rev. Dr. Timothy T. Prather (Cheryl) of New Albany, Miss; grandchildren, Lauren and Alex Turner of Hixson, Tenn. and Jack and Caroline Prather of New Albany, Miss; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Bertha Steward; her husband, Jerry Wayne Prather; her sister, Martha Jones; and her brother, Ray Steward. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Foundation Scholarship Fund at The Methodist Foundation of Mississippi—P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158.

Jimmy McBride Jimmy McBride was born January 13, 1933 in Middleton, Tenn. the son of the late William Leslie and Lizzie Ola Stewart McBride. He was united in marriage to Shirley Meeks on May 13, 1952. Mrs. McBride preceded him in death on January 7, 2009, following 56 years of marriage. Mr. McBride retired from Brown Shoe Company in Selmer following 22 years of service, then worked for Dover Elevator in Middleton for 19 years before retiring. During the Korean conflict he served his Country honorably in the United States Air Force for four years, attaining the rank of Airman First Class. Going on family vacations to east Tennessee each summer and fishing with Paul Scott were some of his favorite pastimes. He and his wife Shirley were loving and dedicated foster parents, having fostered more than 20 children. Mr. McBride was a faithful member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer, where he served as a Deacon and taught the Adult Bible Class for many years. Mr. McBride departed this life on February 20, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 88 years, 1 month, 7 days. He is survived by five sons: David McBride and wife Sandy of Ramer, Tenn., Steve McBride and wife Jana of Selmer, Tenn, Randy McBride and wife Sherry of Selmer, Tenn., Charles McBride and wife Holly of Holly Springs, N.C., and Jason McBride and wife Tammy of Selmer, Tenn; three daughters: Charlotte Mayfield and husband Coley of Ramer, Tenn., Sharon Vaughn of Jackson, Tenn. and Shelia Peters and husband Jesse of Bethel Springs, Tenn; 22 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Brumbelow of Pocahontas, Tenn. and Naomi Berryman of Corinth, Miss; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. McBride was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Garland and Hattie Stewart and a brother, Gerald McBride. The family wishes to extend a heart-felt thank you to Mr. McBride’s grandson, Evan McBride, for his loving and compassionate care during Mr. McBride’s illness. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org Services will be held on February 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Robert Shackelford officiating. Burial will follow in the White Oak Cemetery at Ramer, Tenn.

Geraldine Everett Brown Geraldine Everett Brown was born February 21, 1937 in Ramer, Tenn. the daughter of the late Archie and Vinnie Everett. Geraldine departed this life on February 2, 2021 in Memphis, Tenn. at the age of 83 years, 11 months, and 12 days. She is survived by her son, Rickey Green and wife Debbie of Ramer, Tenn; two grandchildren, Dell Green and wife Heather of Corinth, Miss. and Edye Green of Sandwich, Ill; and one great grandson, Mason Green; two sisters, Virginia Laughter of Memphis, Tenn. and her twin sister Lurline Morphis of Olive Branch, Miss; and one brother, Travis Everett of Ramer, Tenn; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Green; two sisters, Shirley Hill and Dorothy Wilbanks; and one brother, Howard “Bud” Everett. Graveside services will be held on February 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery South on East Holmes Road in Memphis, Tenn. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Emily Mychele Wharton Flaherty “Chelly” Emily Mychele Wharton Flaherty “Chelly”, of Michie, Tenn., was born May 28, 1964, in Honolulu, HI. She was the loving daughter of Jayne Presley Wharton Krotchko and the late Melborn Wade Wharton. Chelly graduated from Butler High School in Huntsville, Ala., Class of 1982. She married in 1989 and had two daughters, Jessica and Megan Flaherty. She departed this life on February 11, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. at the age of 56 years, 8 months, 14 days. Chelly was an animal lover, and she enjoyed owning her own pet grooming business. Her heart was huge and so was her unwavering faith despite life’s challenges. She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Lynne Flaherty and Megan Leslie Flaherty of Chelsea, Ala., her mother Jayne Presley Wharton Krotchko of Michie, Tenn., her Uncle Joe (Pat) Presley of Selmer, Tenn., and Wharton relatives locally and in TX. In addition to her father, Chelly was preceded in death by her stepfather, Gino Krotchko, her maternal grandparents, Ancil and Helen Presley, and her paternal grandparents, Jasper Wharton and Jean Wharton Sipes. The family requests that donations be made to your local humane society in place of flowers - Chelly would have wanted that. Chelly will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. She was and is everything a mother, daughter and person should be. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

“Granny” Elsie Marie Smith Taylor “Granny” Elsie Marie Smith Taylor of Crump, Tenn. was born March 14, 1927 in West Helena, Ark., the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Lucy Myrtle Ferguson Smith. She attended the Christian Assembly United Pentecostal Church in Adamsville, Tenn. when she was able. Over many years she had worked for Garan Manufacturing, Walker’s Supermarket and Classic Flowers and Gifts. Granny was a hard working woman that raised cows, goats and chickens. She also enjoyed working in her yard, making flowers and crafts. Mrs. Taylor departed this life on February 20, 2021 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 93 years, 11 months, 6 days. She is survived by a son, James Taylor and wife Shelia of Stantonville, Tenn; a daughter, Beverly K. Chambers of Savannah, Tenn; daughter-in-law, Karan Taylor of Stantonville, Tenn; two sisters, Ruth Parchman and Helen Freeman Cooper both of Hornsby, Tenn; six grandchildren: Brook Vaughan and husband Kris, Kristen Chambers, Eric Chambers and wife Jesika, Andy Taylor and wife Devan, Joe Chambers, Jason Chambers and wife Ginger; eleven great grandchildren: Jade Bridges, Draven Bridges, Ethan Vaughan, Hayden Childers, Brayden Childers, Creed Chambers, Linkin Chambers, Alivia “Livvy” Taylor, Andan Taylor, Axton Taylor, Shane Chambers. In addition to her parents, Granny was preceded in death by her husbands, William Taylor and Herbert Wicker; a son, Charles Wayne “Chuck” Taylor; son-in-law, Larry Joe Chambers; grandson, Peyton Chambers; five brothers: Joe Smith, Gene Smith, William Smith, James “Cap’n” Smith, Thomas Paul “Pete” Smith. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5 -9 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville, Tenn., with Jerry Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the Crump Cemetery.

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OBITUARIES/RECIPES OF THE WEEK/CHURCH DIRECTORY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Recipe of the Week

Charlie David Thacker Charlie David Thacker was born April 13, 1947 in McNairy County, Tenn. the son of the late Lloyd and Geraldine Landreth Thacker. He was united in marriage to Mary Parmely on July 15, 2000. Mr. Thacker attended United Pentecostal Chruch in Crump, Tenn. For many years, he worked as a carpenter. He loved riding horses, coon hunting and trading dogs. Mr. Thacker departed this life on February 16, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 73 years, 10 months, 3 days. He is survived by his wife, Mary Thacker of Bethel Springs, Tenn; a son, David Glenn Thacker and wife Ann of Selmer, Tenn; a daughter, Margaret Diane Thacker and husband Michael Bennett of Selmer, Tenn; three grandchildren, Brian Neill Thacker, Gus Samuel Marcum, Jennifer Marie Thacker; two great grandchildren, Izabella Marie Miller and Elizabeth Rose Farough; a brother, Roy Dee Thacker of Selmer, Tenn; two sisters, Edna Payne of Selmer, Tenn, Sherry Martin of Alabama; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thacker was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Faye Thacker; a brother, Joe Neil Thacker. Services were held on February 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Gean Hanna officiating. Burial was follow in the White Oak Cemetery at Ramer, Tenn.

Community Event February 25, 2021 •McNairy County Democrat Party The McNairy County Democrat Party will meet

Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters in Selmer. Everyone welcome.

If you have an event or obituary to submit, please email to graphics1@independentappeal.com

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Beef Noodle Soup By Sabrina Snynder

Beef Noodle Soup is the perfect hearty meal to warm you up. With veggies, seasoned chuck roast and egg noodles, it’s a guaranteed hit with the whole family. INGREDIENTS • 11 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 pounds beef stew meat , or cut up chuck roast

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper • 1 yellow onion , chopped • 8 cups beef broth • 2 teaspoons dried thyme • 3 stalks celery , sliced • 2 carrots , sliced • 8 ounces egg noodles , dried

DIRECTIONS 1. Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven on high heat. 2. Season beef with salt and pepper. 3. Add to the pot and sear on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. 4. Add in the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, until translucent. 5. Add in beef broth and thyme and bring

to a boil, then reduce to low heat. 6. Cook, uncovered, for 1 hour. 7. Add in the egg noodles, celery and carrots, stir well and cook for 15 minutes until pasta is tender. 8. Serve immediately (the noodles will continue to absorb the soup as it sits).

Chicken Noodle Casserolle Chicken Noodle Casserole is all the comfort of chicken noodle soup and chicken casserole in just 45 minutes with a bonus cheese sauce and crispy topping kids will love! INGREDIENTS • 12 ounces egg noodles , uncooked • 2 chicken breasts , boneless skinless • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon veg-

By Sabrina Snynder etable oil 350 degrees. • 2 cloves garlic , 2. Cook the pasta 2 minced minutes shy of the • 20 ounces cream directions then drain of chicken soup , (2 (do not rinse). cans) 3. Cut the chicken • 1 cup whole milk into 1” cubes and • 1 1/2 cups shredded cook in a skillet on cheddar cheese medium high heat • 2 cups frozen mixed with the olive oil. vegetables , (corn, 4. Cook for 3-4 minpeas and carrots) utes or until chicken • 20 Ritz Crackers is fully cooked, then , crushed into ﬁne remove from the crumbs pan to a large mixing • 2 tablespoons unbowl. salted butter 5. Add the pasta, salt, DIRECTIONS pepper, garlic, soup, 1. Preheat the oven to milk, cheese and veg-

etables and carefully mix then place into a 9x13 baking dish. 6. Add the Ritz crackers and butter to a small skillet on medium heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally until the cracker crumbs start to toast, about 2-3 minutes. 7. Add the cracker crumbs over the chicken noodle mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes uncovered.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

5 p.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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. Jakob Harris, 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. 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. 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

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 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 Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. 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 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 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.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. 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 Bible Class: Saturday 10:00 a.m. Worship: Saturday 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. 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.

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

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.

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Public Notice BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE AT THE SWC OF THE WILSON LOT, RUNS THENCE NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST 108 FEET TO A COUNTY GRAVEL ROAD; THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES WEST 150 FEET, WITH SAID COUNTY GRAVEL ROAD, TO A STAKE ON THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF ROTEN; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES WEST 200 FEET, WITH SAID ROTEN LINE, TO US HIGHWAY NO. 64; THENCEÂ SOUTH 76 DEGREES EAST 150 FEET, WITH SAID US HIGHWAY NO. 64, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA 30-2-306

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Case Number 55CH12021-PR-1667

Case Number 55CH12021-PR-1664

STATE OF TENNESSEE, MCNAIRY COUNTY

Estate of RHONDA GAIL HENRY, Deceased

Estate of DANNY RAY REDMON, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 9 of 2021 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of RHONDA GAIL HENRY, who died on 1/30/2021, were issued to the undersigned by the McNairy County Chancery Court of McNairy 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 forever 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 sixty (60) days before the 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 that 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 decedent’s date of death.

Notice is hereby given that on February 9 of 2021 Letters of Testamony ( or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of DANNY RAY REDMON, who died on 12/6/2020, were issued to the undersigned by the McNairy County Chancery Court of McNairy 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 forever 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 sixty (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 decendent’s date of death

Date: 2/9/2021 CRYSTAL MICHELLE GOFF Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

Date: 2/9/2021 JERE REDMON Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

Date: 2/9/2021 John Talbott Attorney Date: 2/9/2021 Kim Boals Clerk & Master/ Deputy Clerk 8920 (41 42)

Date: 2/9/2021 John Talbott Attorney Date: 2/9/2021 Kim Boal Clek & Master/ Deputy Clerk 8921 (41 42)

WHEREAS, Bishop G. Dixon and Elizabeth Martin and Dennis D. Dixon executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., Lender and Yale Riley, Trustee(s), which was dated July 17, 2019, and recorded on July 23, 2019, in Book 430, at Page 1779 in McNairy County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

NOTE: The Company is prohibited from insuring the area or quantity of the land. The Company does not represent that any acreage or footage calculations are correct. References to quantity are for identification purposes only.

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, Quicken Loans, LLC, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and

Commonly known as: 4289 Highway 64 West, Selmer, TN 38375-5072

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 March 24, 2021, at 01:00 PM at the usual and customary location at the McNairy County Courthouse, Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, to wit: Tax Id Number(s): 068 01700 000 Land situated in the County of McNairy in the State of TN

THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES Being the same property conveyed to Bishop G. Dixon and Elizabeth Martin an interest sufficient to create a tenancy in common with the right of survivorship, in and to a one half (1/2) undivided interest, by deed dated January 15, 2015 of record in Deed Book 232, Page 820, in the County Clerk’s Office.

Public Notice Selmer, TN 38375 Current Owner(s): Dennis D. Dixon, Bishop G. Dixon and Elizabeth Martin Other Interested Party(ies): Pickwick Electric Cooperative 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.

Being the same property conveyed to Dennis D. Dixon and Bishop G. Dixon, in equal shares, by deed dated December 12, 1988 of record in Deed Book 198, Page 78, in the County Clerk’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 68 01700 Address/Description: 4289 Highway 64 W,

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA 30-2-306

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on March 24, 2021 at 1:00PM local time, at the center of courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Patricia Crum and James Crum, to Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee, as trustee for Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage on November 27, 2007 at Deed of trust 390, Page 678, Instrument No. 60572; conducted by LOGS Legal Group LLP, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, its successors and assigns. The real estate located in McNairy County, Tennessee,and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed

to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended. Street Address: 553 Hamburg Rd, Michie, Tennessee 38357 Parcel Number: 157 036.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: Patricia Crum This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, through, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: None. 8956 (42 43 44)

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Pre-K Registration Beginning March 8, 2021 Pre-K registration packets are available at each elementary school and can be downloaded and printed from McNairy County School website (www.mcnairycountyschools.com) under Parent Information page. * Adamsville Elementary *Michie Elementary *Bethel Springs Elementary *Ramer Elementary *Selmer Elementary A child must be 3 years or 4 years of age on or before August 15, 2021 and QUALIFY BY INCOME USING THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES in order to enter Pre-K. Registration and eligibility will not be determinded without all the following documents. 1. Certified copy of birth certificate 2. Copy of immunization record from Health Dept. 3. Copy of physcial examination (Doctor’s signature required). 4. Copy of social security card (optionial). 5. Two (2) proofs of residency (one must be photo ID, utility bill etc.) 6. Proof of Family income (Must have one of these forms: 1040 Income Tax Form, current W-2 form, or food stamp number-Must have case profile documentation to qualify. 7. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child. Criteria for Pre-K Pprograms: • Transportation must be provided by parent/guardian for the entire year. • Child must live in McNairy County. •Length of school day is 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Family income is used to determine eligibility. Income is the first qualifiying factor for the pre-k program and based on low income or federal poverty guidelines.

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Kindergarten registration is scheduled for the week of March 8-12, 2021. A child must be (5) years of age before August 15th, for the 2021-2022 school year, to enter kindergarten. In order for a child to enter school in August 2021 the parents must carry the following information to the school: 1. A certified copy of the birth certificate of the child. 2. A copy of the child’s immunization record supplied by the Health Department. 3. A copy of a physical examination of the child. 4. The child’s social security number. 5. Two proofs of Residence. 6. Any custodial documentation pertinent to the child. Children may be registered during the week of March 8th, without the information listed above; however, they will NOT be admitted to school until all registration documents have been submitted. Children who participate in the LEA- administered Pre-Kindergarten program during the 2020-2021 school year may enter Kindergarten in the 2021-2022 year respectively. No child shall be eligible to enter the first grade without having attended an approved Kindergarten program meeting the requirements outlined by the Tennessee State Board of Education and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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Shooting the lights out Lady Cats extend season with dominant win By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats extended their season with a 63-50 victory against Lexington on Monday. McNairy Central shot a stunning 73 percent in the contest. The Lady Bobcats fought for an early lead and took control 6-4 on a Duey Pierce 3-pointer at the 3:00 mark in the first period. McNairy Central took a 15-7 lead into the second quarter. The Lady Bobcats dominated the second quarter 20-4 to take a 35-11 into the locker room at halftime. Jilli Johnson hit 3-pointer with 1 second left to in the half to extend the McNairy Central lead, and scored 10 total points in the first half. Lexington fought to cut the Lady Bobcats lead to 48-30 after the third period, aided by shooting 9-of12 from the free throw line. Darby Dickey scored eight points in the fourth quarter to lead McNairy Central. She finished with a game-high 18 points. Johnson finished with 16 points. Maddie Kirk scored 11. Jadyn Yarbro scored 14 points to lead Lexington. Kylie Waldrop scored 13.

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Darby Dickey (55) shoots a jump shot over Lexington’s Makayla Herndon.

Lady Cards end season at Chester By Joel Counce

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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 March 15 High School Soccer Adamsville at Middleton, 5:30 High School Baseball South Side at McNairy Central, 5 March 16 High School Softball Wayne Co. at Adamsville, 5 High School Soccer Hardin County at Adamsville, 5:30 High School Baseball McNairy Central at South Side, 4 March 17 High School Baseball Tomahawk Classic McNairy Central vs. Hillwood, 4 (at North Side) McNairy Central vs Milan, 6 (at North Side March 18 High School Softball McNairy Central at Adamsville, 5 High School Soccer Lexington at Adamsville, 6 March 22 High School Softball Adamsville at Scotts Hill, 5:30 March 29 High School Soccer Adamsville at McNairy Central, 5:30 March 30 High School Soccer Adamsville at Wayne Co., 5:30 April 5 High School Soccer Wayne Co. at Adamsville, 5:30

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Adamsville’s Tillie Cima (5) grabs a steal from the Lady Egles Jariyah Williamson.

The Adamsville Lady Cardinals ended their 202021 with a 53-38 loss to the Chester County Lady Eagles on Monday. Adamsville took an early 2-0 lead on a Jada Wynn jump shot at the 7:23 mark of the first quarter. The Lady Eagles answered with a 15-3 run to take a 15-5 lead on an Ava Craddock jump shot with 2:01 left in the first period. Adamsville finished the first quarter on a 6-0 run to get within 15-11. The Lady Cardinals held the ball for about 4:30 in the second quarter, including the first three minutes. Chester County outscored Adamsville 7-0 in the frame to take a 22-11 lead into halftime. The Lady Eagles held the ball for two minutes in the third period. Chloe Swearingen led the Lady Cardinals with nine third quarter points on a trio of 3-pointers, including one to cut the Chester County lead to 26-17 with 5:52 left in the frame. The Lady Eagles led 34-23 going into the final quarter. Swearingen finished with a game-high 18 points. Wynn scored 11.

South Side ends Cardinals’ season By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The South Side Hawks raced to an 18-2 lead and took a 74-40 victory over the Adamsville Cardinals on Monday. Adamsville’s lone first quarter points came on a pair of Drake Crabb free throws. Brandon Maclin led the Hawks with eight of his 15 points in the first period. South Side led 39-10 at halftime. Crabb scored six total first half points to lead the Cardinals. The Cardinals pulled within 57-33 on a Crabb 3-pointer off a Jacob Bowles (5) assist with 11 seconds left in the third. Crabb scored nine in the quarter; Landon Smith scored seven. Crabb finished with 15 to lead Adamsville. Smith scored 10. Bowles and Asa Baker finished with four each. Maclin led South Side with 15. Jalen Anderson and Kortlynn Martin scored 10 each for the Hawks. Bryson Baker scored nine.

Landon Smith (right) goes for a layup against South Side in the Cardinals’ season-ending 74-40 loss at South Side on Monday. Kameron Starks (below) shoots a jump shot in the first half against Scotts Hill on Monday. The Lions advanced with a 63-58 victory

Scotts Hill downs MC in upset By Joel Counce Staff Writer

April 6 High School Soccer Adamsville at Loretto, 6 April 9 High School Soccer Scotts Hill at Adamsville, 5:30 April 13 High School Soccer Adamsville at Riverside, 6 April 16 High School Soccer Loretto at Adamsville, 6 April 20 High School Soccer Fayette Ware at Adamsville, 6 Photo courtesy of Claire Hallissy

Seven seconds. The McNairy Central Bobcats fell behind for the last time in the 2020-21 season with the time stamped on the clock and couldn’t get a Nate Moore answer to fall in a 63-58 loss to Scotts Hill on Monday. The Lions took an early 3-2 lead early in the first quarter, and a 17-10 lead after the first period. Scotts Hill led by as much as 26-15 in the second quarter. The Bobcats closed to the gap to 34-30 on an Eli Yopp 3-pointer going into halftime. Jasper Sanders led McNairy Central with nine first half points. McNairy Central opened the third quarter on a 7-2 run to claim a 37-36 lead on a Moore 3-pointer. Moore paced the Bobcats with 10 third quarter points. The Lions fought to a 42-40 at the end of the third. Bryce Allard’s 3-pointer gave the Lions the lead for good at the seven second mark. Moore led the Bobcats with 16 points. Sanders scored 11. Kameron Starks finished with 10.