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Influential educator Estel Mills passes away By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Estel Mills never applied for a job. “I was appointed to all of them,” he said to the Ramer Ruritans in June, 2019. He worked as a teacher for nine years in Ramer, then served as principal for four years in Middleton. Mills was principal in Hardin County for 11 years before serving as superintendent of education in McNairy County, beginning December, 1978. Mills served as superintendent with then-McNairy County Mayor Wilburn Gene Ashe. “We had a good working relationship,” Ashe said. “We disagreed at times, but we had a great working relationship. We stood in the hall and solved problems. We could discuss issues and agree on it, then take it before the commission and the school board and get it passed.” Ashe said Mills took his role in the education system seriously. “He was all business as far as doing what was best for the schools and the county,” Ashe said. “He had his preferences, like all of us, but he did what he thought was best for the students of McNairy County.” Mills was appointed to assistant commissioner of education for the state in 1987 by Gov. Ned McWherter. “We lived in McNairy County that whole time and I just drove up there,” he said in 2019. Estel was born to Julius and Evelyn Moore Mills in Michie. They had a 200 acre farm purchased in 1935. “My mother tricked him into buying it,” Mills said in 2019. “He told they couldn’t pay for the farm. She told him they could. “I feel blessed to have been raised by members of the Greatest Generation.” After graduating high school, Mills enrolled at Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis). His name caused some confusion at the school. He had reserved his dorm, but when he arrived, there was no room for him. “They called the bursar’s office and were told ‘Yes, we have a room for her.’” he said. “They had me in the girls dorm.”

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A massive house fire on Doss Dr. Saturday afternoon saw the displacement of a Selmer family. The Leapwood Fire Department and the Selmer Fire Department both responded to the scene. The fire is currently under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, according to Selmer Fire Chief Anthony Carr.

McNairy County Schools announce summer school By Angele Latham Editor

Director of Schools Greg Martin has announced that the McNairy County School system will be hosting a four-week summer school session from June 7th to July 2nd, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program was approved for funding and implementation last Thursday, and will have room for 389 students. Student participation will be determined by benchmark tests, which are currently being performed at all county schools. “We’ve been having benchmark (tests) at all of our campuses, with the intent of determining the amount of learning loss that our students have experienced, due to the craziness of this year,” said Martin. Benchmarks “should wrap up this week,” according to Assistant Director of

Schools Brian Jackson, who said the 19th will be the end of the last benchmark session. “Once we’ve been able to process those benchmarks, those schools will be in contact with parents to let them know that their child may qualify to be a part of that,” Martin explained. He added, “Our intention next fall is to be back as close to normal as we can—five days a week, in person learning. We hope things continue to progress the way they have.” Two weeks ago, the school system only reported three cases of COVID-19, which resulted in five quarantines. Last week, only one was reported, with zero quarantines. “We’ve seen a dramatic drop,” Martin said. Martin thinks parents have noticed this, with the school seeing “more people com-

Wreck involving Selmer officer under investigation By Angele Latham Editor

A Friday afternoon wreck at East Popular Avenue and Kirkpatrick Drive involving a Bethel Springs man and a Selmer police officer left the two with minor injuries, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at 3:09 p.m., when Nicholas Wolfe, of Bethel Springs, and Selmer Police Officer Nicholas Inman, were traveling east on East Poplar Avenue. According to the report, when Wolfe stopped to turn, Inman’s patrol vehicle, a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, “collided with the rear of (Wolfe’s vehicle)”, a 2005 Isuzu NPR. Both were wearing seatbelts. Wolfe and Inman both sustained minor injuries. It is unclear if Inman was on his way to a call at the time.

Daylight Saving Time around the corner By Angele Latham Editor

Another bit of exciting news for the warm weather-lovers is quite literally on the horizon—daylight saving time! 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14 marks

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The collision is under investigation. This is the second time Inman has been under investigation for his involvement in a vehicle wreck in his patrol vehicle. Inman reached a plea agreement to and received judicial diversion for a violation of a seatbelt law and reckless driving in February 2019 following a November 2018 three-vehicle wreck that sent two people to the hospital. The downtown Selmer wreck injured then-nineteen year-old Cassie Hewitt and Inman. The third driver was uninjured. Inman was also ordered to pay a $250 fine and court costs for the reckless driving conviction, on top of a $30 fine on the seatbelt charge, and ordered to undergo six months of unsupervised probation. He was also assessed a two-day suspension by the Town of Selmer.

the beginning of 2021’s daylight saving time, with clocks “springing forward” one hour. This shift will move daylight hours a considerable amount: dawn, which is currently around 5:53 a.m. in McNairy, will move to 6:39 a.m.; sunrise will

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COVID-19 lessening grip on Co. schools By Angele Latham

Total Tested 19,716 Cases 2,693 Deaths 53 Recovered 2,628

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McNairy County Schools Director Greg Martin confirms that teachers of McNairy County schools are pushing forward with COVID-19 vaccinations. “Our (vaccination phase for teachers) has been open for quite a while,” Martin said. “I don’t think any of our teachers have had an issue getting a vaccination if they want a vaccination.” Graph courtesy of the Tennessee Department of Health Phase 1b, which included Tennesse- Cases of COVID-19 among school-aged children has dramatically decreased since its peak in late

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December, leading school officials to make hopeful plans for a regular, in-person fall semester in late 2021.

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ing back to in-person learning daily.” “I think as those kinds of results come back, we’ll continue to get (more students) back,” he said. “I think we’ll see quite a few come back after spring break, especially if our numbers are still looking the same.” Should the benchmarks come back overwhelmingly positive, resulting in extra slots available in the summer program, the school system will consider, on a case-by-case basis, students who need assistance but didn’t necessarily fail the benchmarks. “We’ll have to address those as they come,” Martin said. The school system intends to provide transportation and meals for the summer session, though normal bus routes may be altered for efficiency’s sake. According to Martin, “It’ll be just like a regular school day.” The primary focus for the program will be Kindergarten through 8th grade, where Jackson and Martin note the most need. “There will be some summer opportunities at the high school, much like we’ve had in the past,” Martin said. “Stuff like grade recovery and such.” “It’s kind of a new frontier for everyone,” he added. “It’s not something that’s bad or necessarily reflects badly on anyone—it’s just what it is, and we’re trying to come up with the best ways to address it.” Both administrators anticipates “the need” for the bulk of the available slots, though expect the need will vary “from place to place and grade level to grade level.”

‘We’re all going through this thing together,” Martin said. “This is an issue that was created by a problem that none of us could prevent or see coming. It’s a situation that’s presented a problem that’s not going to be fixed in one summer.” Jackson notes that the schools received a waver to continue the assistance program throughout the school year. According to Jackson, the state requested that the summer school sessions be one hour longer than normal school days—instead of that, McNairy County Schools worked the extra time into their already-existing after-school programs in the fall. “Is it going to be seamless?” laughs Martin. “Probably not—I don’t think anything has been seamless this year. But we’re certainly going to work as diligently as we can to make it as good as we can make it. We’re going to have a hiccup here and there, but we’re going to make it work. We’ll provide the instruction there needs to be, and provide it to help attack some of the maybe-decrease in learning that we saw this year.” Additionally, Jackson would like to add that students who are currently involved in Reconnect still need to make schedules for next fall. “We’ve still got a number of students involved in Reconnect, and it’s important that they understand that we need to have a time set up or them to come in and make their schedules for next fall.” Jackson requests that parents look out for phone calls from the school regarding schedules.

move from 6:17 a.m. to 7:04 a.m.; culmination (or the sun’s peak) from 12:05 p.m. to 1:03 p.m.; sunset from 5:53 p.m. to 7:02 p.m. and dusk from 6:19 p.m. to 7:27 p.m. This switch will extend the full daylight hours from our current 11 hours and 36 minutes to 11 hours and 58 minutes—an increase that will only continue to grow as summer gets closer. Daylight Saving Time was originally promoted by William Willet of London in 1907. While on an early morning ride, the man noticed the tightly shuttered windows of the houses he rode past, which prompted the penning of “The Waste of Daylight,” an essay on how the country could save daylight. Willet wrote, “Everyone appreciates the long, light evenings. Everyone laments their shrinkage as the days grow shorter; and nearly everyone has given utterance to a regret that the nearly clear, bright light of an early morning during Spring and Summer months is so seldom seen or used… . That so many as 210 hours of daylight are, to all intents and purposes, wasted every year is a defect in our civilization. Let England recognize and remedy it. Although Willet spent a considerable amount of time and money lobbying Parliament, businesses and even the U.S. Congress to advance clocks for 20 minutes each Sunday in April, and then reverse the cycle in September, his idea was laughed off. The practice was considered again when World War I began, however, as governments around the world saw the

need to conserve coal. Germany was the first country to adopt the idea in 1915, which prompted Britain’s creation of the 1916 “British Summer Time,” or the time from May 21 to October 1 when clocks in Britain were set one hour ahead. The United State jumped on board in 1918 when Congress passed the “Standard Time Act,” which established time zones across the nation. Hilariously, the act drew sharp public controversy. A Congressional Committee was formed to investigate the matter, public outcry questioned the actual benefits of the move, and even the ‘Saturday Evening Post’ published an article ridiculing the practice, asking “Why not ‘save summer’ by having June begin at the end of February?” Despite its testy beginnings, Daylight Saving Time has been a staple of American households for slightly over 100 years now, and promises yet another year of joyous extended daylight hours—as well as somewhat-confused bed-times as we all adjust to the new times. Readers interested in learning more about the sun’s position at any given time, or in tracking the extending daylight hours should visit https://www.suncalc.org.

McNairy County Fire Department addresses county’s ISO rating, administrative changes By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The McNairy County Fire Department is working to improve the county’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating, according to County Fire Chief Steve Stoll. Fire departments are rated by a Public Protection Classification (PPC). The ratings are from 10 (does not meet minimum requirements) to 1 (exemplary). The county’s ISO rating is currently at nine. Commissioner Pam Carroll questioned Stoll on several things in the meeting, including his day-to-day activities as chief. “I am working with ISO,” Stoll said. “I am working with the (county fire) departments, making sure equipment is in place, I’m checking logged calls, I’m helping with paperwork.” Carroll also asked about a meeting with the Lawton Fire Department, where there was an administrative change. “My desire is to drop that,” Stoll said. “I would like to move forward. “My desire here is to save lives. I am not here to expose a person or people.”

McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith said the change was a non-issue. “There was a simple administration change as a result of some things that happened out there,” he said. “We changed administration in four departments. Every department we’ve made administration changes – Wolf Pen, Big Hill Pond, Beauty Hill has improved. We are not singling anyone out.” Smith said the changes were made to improve the county’s ISO. “The problem is – you have to have all these departments working together,” Smith said. “When ISO comes in and looks at the training sheets and looks at the records, it looks bad. There is an expense charged to that and also a liability (in terms of ISO rating).” The report stated that most county departments across the state have two full-time firefighters on staff. “Before I took office, the McNairy County Fire Department was operating with only a part-time staff person,” Stoll stated in the report. “Because of a lack of full-time staff, only the basic necessities were being performed, tasks such as fueling trucks, basic maintenance, some repairs, etc.”

Carroll also questioned the hiring of an administrative assistant in the county’s fire department. “The commission never voted on this,” she said. But Smith said even though there was no official vote by the commission to hire an individual, the position was approved by the budget. “The commission did vote on it,” Smith said. “It was approved in last year’s budget. It was approved in the budget committee meeting and the emergency services committee before that. “It was the third line item in the (county fire department) budget. She’s about a year late asking that question,” he added. The position was filled Aug. 20, 2020 and pays $13,500 for a part-time position at $10.82 per hour. The commission also: • discussed settling with Cook-Coggin Engineering for engineering and architectural work on an addition to the jail at the

McNairy County Justice Complex. The project was never completed due to its expense. “I feel like they will settle for $30,000 and the commission not saying anything disparaging about Cook-Coggin Engineering,” McNairy County attorney Craig Kennedy said. The budget committee had agreed to settle for $35,000. • approved five McNairy County Sheriff’s Office vehicles be declared as surplus. “These vehicles have become cost prohibitive to keep in service as an emergency vehicle,” Sheriff Guy Buck stated in a letter. The vehicles were: a 2008 Ford Explorer, a 2007 Dodge Durango and three 2012 Dodge Chargers. The commission meets in the courtroom of the McNairy County Justice Complex at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month.

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Mills lived in a basement living quarters until students began to drop out and he moved into the dorm. After graduating from Memphis, Mills joined the military and served in Korea. Long time Ramer Principal L.G. Vaughn recruited him to teach at Ramer. “He had extreme respect for Mr. Vaughn,” his daughter, Donna Hasty said. “He called him his professional father.” His wife, Mary Ruth Holt Mills was a teacher at Ramer and they lived in provided teacher housing at the school. They have four children – Hasty, Nelson Mills, Kevin Mills and Melissa Leatherwood. Hasty said Mills had three passions. “His focus was on those three things – God, family and education,” she said. “He was very strict. He bought this farm in the late 60s to teach us to work, to teach us work was vitally important. There are trees here planted my brothers and I in the late 60s and early 70s.” Mills also planted cotton and told his children they would pick a bale of cotton. “It took us three weeks,” Hasty said. “We had these big sacks you drag behind you. It took us three solid weeks after school, plus Saturday.” After the bales were picked, Mills hired out the rest to be picked by machines. “My brothers and I just stared with our mouths open,” Hasty said. “We asked ‘Why didn’t he do this in the first place?’ “But that was one way he taught us the value of hard work.” Mills passed away on March 7. Nelson Mills said the family was blessed by Estel Mills. “Not only was he an incredibly loving father, but he was a source of pride to us for what he meant to the community, mostly through education, teaching, but also in so many other ways,” he said. “He was a farmer and he took great joy in his peaches and strawberries. He took pride in that and the interaction it gave him with people. For us, it gave us a great example, but it also set the bar high for us.” Current McNairy County Director of School Greg

Martin said Mills’ contribution to the school system in the county as unique. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to replace that for a long time,” he said. “His knowledge of the school system, and all the things he brought to it, and all the stories he had, and his knowledge of the inner workings of the school system and the county. “He has truly changed the face of education in Mc-

COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1c opens to Tennesseans, McNairy residents By Angele Latham Editor

Monday saw McNairy County welcome phase 1c of the vaccination rollout, allowing thousands more residents to be eligible. The Tennessee Health Department states that the move into the next phase is thanks to an anticipated surplus of vaccine doses that will arrive in the state over the next three weeks. Tennessee expects to receive 54,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which only requires one shot. “As a reminder, the 1C population is all people 16+ with a high-risk medical condition,” said Dr. Lisa Piercey, Tennessee Health Commissioner. “There are a lot of people who will qualify in 1C of all ages.” Phase 1c includes Tennesseans 16 years-old or older with high-risk health conditions including: • Chronic renal disease • COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis, moderate-severe asthma • Obesity (BMI>30) • Heart failure, CAD, cardiomyopathies, hypertension • Sickle cell (not including sickle cell trait) or thalassemia

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Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Hatcher, along with Deputy Commissioner Tom Womack, Assistant Commissioner Shannon Klonowski, Assistant Commissioner Carol McDonald, Senator Page Walley and others from the Tennnessee Department of Agriculture met with McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith on Monday. Commissioners Sybil Dancer, Guys Mayor Keith Rinehart and UT Extension McNairy County Agent Ricky Metheny were in the meeting by conference call to discuss the future of a McNairy County Ag Center near McNairy Central High School on High School Road. “The commissioner told us he would be help us in any way he could,” Commissioner Sybil Dancer said. “I told him he had the full support of the commission.” The commission in November voted to pass a lease agreement with the McNairy County School Board for an agricultural center on High School Road. The lease agreement is for $1 per year, but also adds up to $30,000 a year to redeem the Jaycee Building located on the same property. According to UT Extension figures, for $100.2 million spent on agriculture county-wide, $128.2 million was produced. About 1,060 agricultural workers, more than 1,300 jobs were produced. The estimated budget for the facility in its first year is $60,700. The building will 275 feet by 175 feet. It will include bathrooms, concessions, a meeting room and storage. Former McNairy County Mayor and Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton said the center would be an asset for the county. “I think we could become a regional destination for a multitude of activities,” he said.

• On March 4, 2021, Deputy Kevin Wood took a public service call regarding a missing Guys resident. The caller stated that they had not heard from Christopher Shoffner, 21, of Guys, since March 3, 2021. The caller had last spoken to Shoffner around noon on March 3, before they left for work. They did not happen to note whether Shoffner’s vehicle was there upon their return from work, but did note that it was not there on March 4th. Shoffner was not at either residences that he normally resides at. Shoffner had also recently applied to Food Giant in Selmer, stating that he would be available to work in March, but no sign of Shoffner was found there. Shoffner’s sister, who lives in Corinth, Mississippi, also had not heard from him. The caller stated that it is very unusual for Shoffner to go this long with no contact. Wood tried Shoffner’s phone number, but it “did not appear to be working.” Shoffner was last seen wearing a brown leather jacket with jeans. • On March 5, 2021, Hayleigh Johnson, 18, of Michie, was charged with aggravated assault after Deputy Brandon Taylor was dispatched to a Guys Chewalla Road address regarding” six girls fighting in the parking lot of a building.” The case was a complicated one. The victim, referred to here as subject one, had “began receiving calls and messages” a few days previously from Johnson “wanting to fight (them) and threatening them.” Subject one told their parents that Johnson said they were meeting at the Guys Chewalla Road address to fight. The parents warned subject one not to go in fear that they would be jumped by multiple assailants. The parents then went to the meet-up, and upon arrival found “multiple (subjects) and parents.”

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Subject one’s parents then told subject one to “come down there so they could all talk and work everything out.” Before subject one could get out of their vehicle upon arrival, Johnson and subject two “rushed to the vehicle to get in a fight with (them).” Subject one locked the doors, however, and the two walked away. Subject one then got out of the car, and that was when Johnson “ran around the car” to get them. Subject two held subject one against the vehicle as Johnson “repeatedly hit (subject one).” The father of subject one pulled subject two off, and Johnson and subject two got in their vehicles as if to leave. That was when Johnson “popped open her trunk… and pulled out a baseball bat and began waving it around and told (the mother) that she was going to kill (subject one).” Johnson then fled the scene after subject two mentioned the cops were coming. Another parent on the scene said they and their child—also on the scene—were involved prior to the fight, but had nothing to do with the actual fight. They corroborated subject one and subject one’s parents statements, however, except stating that they only saw Johnson touching subject one. They did not see subject two “put (their) hands” on subject one, though they admit they did not see the whole fight because they were “focused on getting (their child) away from it all.” Johnson has been charged with aggravated assault. •On March 5, 2021, James Barnhill, 36, of Adamsville; Brian Doyle, 36, of Savannah and Kendra Condrey, 34, of Selmer, were arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, violation of probation (circuit) and violation of probation (general sessions), respectively. The arrests were made after Deputy Kelso and Sims were dispatched to a Pleasant Site Road address in Selmer regarding a man “wielding a shotgun outside and waving it around.” Upon arrival, officers made contact with the four-Doyle, as he “attempted to hide behind a fence,” and the other three in the residence. Barnhill explained that the shotgun was an antique. Kelso was unable to identify the make and model, but did note that the barrel had been sawed off. Along with Doyle and Condrey’s warrants, Barnhill was found to have numerous violations out of Hardin County, including violation of the sex offender registry. Due to being a felon, Barnhill’s shotgun was confiscated and taken into evidence. All three were booked into the McNairy County Jail.

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Wednesday, March 10 2021

Arts in McNairy presents:

Art is Not a Dirty Word By Shawn Pitts Submission

The word “art” has an off-putting ring to many people. Add the adjective “fine” and it’s even worse. For some, such a phrase evokes notions of highbrow institutions or forms of art that seem, by design, inaccessible to ordinary folks. Similarly, “culture” may sound just as distasteful with its overtones of elitist exclusion. But the arts and culture are as common to everyday human experience as the air we breathe. Any activity that taps into the deep reservoir of individual creativity may rightly be regarded as an art form, and culture is simply the creative traditions we share and value as a community. Viewed in this light, arts and culture are stripped of their negative baggage and we begin to see our neighbors and our neighborhood from a fresh and healthier perspective. Everyone from the local local banjo picker, story teller and quilter to the classically trained violinist, poet and oil painter may be respected as a contributor to the creative life of our community. These insights are especially important in rural communities where many residents may feel alienated or disconnected from urban cultural centers that do not mirror their artistic interests or serve their creative needs. Twenty years ago—March 6, 2001 to be exact— this was very much on the minds of a small group of citizens who met at Selmer City Hall to form Arts in McNairy (AiM). No one knew it at the time, but we were in for the adventure of a lifetime. Though the groundwork had been laid as early as August of the previous year, that March meeting marked the official launch of an organization that would rally McNairy and surrounding counties around a staggering variety of cultural programs in nearly every creative discipline. Over the years Arts in McNairy has been recognized at the local, state and national level for excellence in rural arts programming. I am firmly convinced that the acknowledged quality and sustainability of the group’s efforts are directly connected to the leadership’s tenacious focus on the community rather than the organization itself. Yes, as the vehicle that delivers key programs, the infrastructure of the organization must be thoughtfully maintained and funded, but the uncompromising mission to persevere and enrich McNairy County’s cultural life was Arts in McNairy’s north star from the outset. It is the primary reason the organization is still going strong at twenty and looking to an even brighter future. As we commemorate two successful decades of creative community building, it is my great honor to share some of Arts in McNairy’s history as well as the leadership’s forward looking vision with readers of the Independent Appeal through a series of short, guest columns. I was there for that first 2001 meeting along with Independent Appeal publisher, Janet Rail, who was subsequently appointed to AiM’s inaugural board of directors. Janet intuitively grasped and championed the AiM mission. She ensured the Independent covered every new twist and turn in our development and offered generous sponsorships for important programs such as the popular community theatre season and annual Music Hall of Fame. We couldn’t have built a successfully arts agency without that kind of media support and we are deeply grateful. We also owe an eternal debt of gratitude to the many volunteers, audience members and financial partners who have supported Arts in McNairy every step of the way. A wise mentor once told me, “a nonprofit is dead in the water if the community doesn’t understand and embrace its mission.” He couldn’t have been more right, and AiM has had the great advantage of working in a community that was hungry for arts programs and eager to explore every new avenue of creativity put before them. It’s been quite a ride, and I think I speak for AiM leadership when I say we can’t wait to see how the next twenty years unfold.

My Buckskin Adventure Roger Howell Columnist

It was some twenty five years ago when I decided to turn a couple of my deer hides into soft buckskin. After some searching I found a booklet “ Brain Tanning The Sioux Way.” Like a lot of men I skimmed it over and figured that “I got this.” So I went down to the local abattoir and picked up a small bucket of hog brains. There is an old Native American saying, “ every fur bearing animal has enough brains to tan its own hide.” I got my hide stretched in the frame and plastered the lightly cooked brains on the outer side of the skin and let them soak in. Then I took it down and began pulling and stretching the hide, and shoe shine ragging it across a rough nylon rope staked to the ground and up to a stout branch overhead. The object is to break down the fibers until the skin is soft, then smoke it over a low fire so it won’t harden in case it should get wet. I worked it for a half hour each afternoon, then put it in the bottom of the refrigerator to prevent drying until the next day. After five days of working the hide was dry and as hard as sheet metal. I happened to pick up the booklet again. Lo and behold there was a phone number on the inner cover. Out of desperation I dialed the number and expected a museum curator to answer. A man answered the phone. I asked if this was Larry Belitz. He answered in the affirmative. Larry was the author of the booklet. After a brief introduction I got to the point. “Larry, this thing isn’t working. My deer hide feels like a piece of tin. He only asked one question.”How did you get the hair off?” I told him that I soaked the hide in lime and slipped the hair out. “That’s your problem, he said. You have to scrape the hair off. When you do the thin epidermis will come off with it. Otherwise it won’t soften.” He told me about the awhinkte which is a deer antler scraper commonly used by the Indians. He uses the same tool but with a round razor-like blade attached to the antler to save time. He said that all is not lost. I could carefully sand the thin layer away and the skin would take the brains. Sure enough, I turned out my first brain tanned leather. A year or so later a college buddy and I were on our way to Montana. We stopped in to visit with Mr. Belitz who lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He’s a lay preacher and is an honorary member of the Sioux Nation. His wife answered the door. Later she told us that a lot of old hippies often came by to find Native American spirituality, and answers to the meaning of life and such. Larry was behind schedule in making a tipi for the South Dakota State Museum in Pierre, and wasn’t sure if we were there to help or hinder. After helping him move some heavy frames he decided that we were welcome. Pierre, the capitol of South Dakota means Peter or the rock in French. A pattern for his Indian lodge was sketched out on a wide driveway. I don’t remember the diameter. They ran

from twelve to sixteen feet. He told us how many hides it took to make the tipi. I vaguely remember twenty to thirty. He carefully trimmed the soft skins, trying one then another, fitting them like a puzzle. He told us that one buffalo tail was left on the back side so the woman could quickly identify its position when lifting it. The door and smoke flaps always faced the east. She would tie three lodge poles together and stand them, then lay the rest of the poles in a precise manner. A rawhide rope was attached near the top of the poles and tied fast to a stake in the center of the lodge. She could put it up in twenty minutes and take it down in five. To underscore this, as Custer rode to his death, Major Reno’s men noticed a great cloud of dust to the south of the Indian camp under attack. The women had packed up camp and were five miles away with small children and the elderly riding on travois before Custer was rubbed out. Any man who offered to help a woman in any of her duties would be scoffed at by all the women in the camp. I had never given much thought as to how they kept from freezing in the Dakota, and Montana winters where the temperatures cold drop to -30. I discovered that they had an inner wall around five feet high to hold heat. Some had a half ceiling to hold more warmth before the smoke from burning buffalo chips rolled out the top. No doubt, many buffalo robes were used to keep the families warm on cold nights. The smoke flaps at the tops of the lodges were controlled by two poles. They could be opened, turned to one side, or closed during rains. It is said that one could stand on a hill and look down on an Indian village during the night. Fire light inside the lodges illuminated the translucent walls much like a Japanese lantern. Larry gave us a thin strip of sinew to put in our mouths to get wet before we threaded our needles. He showed us the kind of stitch to make as the skins slowly came together. During a rain the seams will actually swell tighter and never leak. Larry’s wife brought lunch. I noticed a stack of paper just under two inches thick and laced together on the coffee table. Larry told us that it was the script for the movie “ Dances With Wolves.” Sure enough it was authentic. Larry had made two breast plate necklaces from bone pipe. Kevin Costner kept the one he used in the movie. We got to examine the backup that Larry kept. He also told us that he made the leather knife sheath that the warrior traded Costner for his soldier hat in the movie. I asked Larry if the Sioux still knew the skills of their grandfathers. He said they knew very little. After many road trips since 1973 my friend and I learned that it is much better to stop for a while and talk to the locals. Those memories are much better than trying to explain a blurred photo you took from a car window to your friends. I would like to share more of the things I learned on trips through that country.

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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James Thomas McAfee James Thomas (Jamie) McAfee was born May 4, 1937 in Michie, Tenn. the son of the late Egbert Nathaniel McAfee and Rosie Gale Woods McAfee. Jamie retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry. He worked with sheet rock in previous years and had a passion for drag racing. He served our country proudly in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. Jamie had also proudly served as the District 9 representative on the Board of Directors of Pickwick Electric Cooperative from 2003 to 2012 and as an Alderman with the City of Michie. Mr. McAfee departed this life on February 27, 2021 in Michie, Tenn. at the age of 83 years, 9 months, 23 days. He is survived by grandchildren: Josh Robb, James Robb, Robert Richards, Samuel Richards, Anthony Richards, Brandi Robb, Christopher Richards, Natalie Newman, Tiffany Richards; numerous greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. McAfee was preceded in death by a son, James Tracy McAfee; four brothers: Millard “Guy” McAfee and wife Lois, Troy McAfee and wife Dalaha, John McAfee and wife Jackie, Jim McAfee and wife Jeanette; four sisters: Zelmer “Zeb” Morgan and husband Johnny, Lillian Lambert and husband Leslie, Ruth Feazell and husband Jim, Maude Edwards and husband Hank. Visitation was held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 6 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. Burial was followed in the Liberty Cemetery in Michie, Tenn.

Donnie Bruce Lambert Donnie Bruce Lambert was born in McNairy County, Tenn. on February 21, 1947 the son of the late Guy Douglass and Virgie Moore Lambert. On June 18, 1968 he was united in marriage to Lequeita McMurry, who survives. Donnie worked for Aqua Glass for 20 plus years and had also worked for the McNairy County Highway Department. He departed this life on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Adamsville, Tenn. at the age of 74 years and 11 days. In addition to his wife of 52 years, Lequeita Lambert of Milledgeville, Tenn., he is survived by his children, James Lambert and his wife Cheri of Medina, Tenn., Steven Lambert and his wife Donna of Enville, Tenn. and Adrain Wolfe and her husband Daniel of Leapwood, Tenn; grandchildren, Zachary Lambert, Cheyannah Woofter, Mattie Woofter, Matthew Wolfe, and Tiffani Reese and her husband Bradley; three great grandchildren; brother, Joe Lambert and his wife Brenda; and sister, Betty Fisher Curtis and her husband Travis. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marie Androwlickit, and two brothers, Carlos and Jerry Lambert. No service.

Harold D. Comer Harold D. Comer was born July 1, 1951 in Adamsville, Tenn. the son of the late Alexander and Hazel Ruth Rickman Comer. Harold D. Comer worked his entire life. Throughout his life, he worked at several places: on an off shore jet barge laying pipe for McDermott in Houma, La., assistant fire chief in Adamsville, supervisor over the Adamsville Utility Department and served as constable for many years in Adamsville. For over 40 years, he was a self-employed truck driver. Mr. Comer was a wonderful storyteller, enjoyed talking to anyone and everyone no matter their age. He was active with his son in Cub Scouts and coaching baseball. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Adamsville, Mason Lodge #338 and Eastern Star. Harold D. Comer departed this life on March 5, 2021 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 69 years, 8 months, 4 days. He is survived by his wife Brenda Comer of Adamsville, Tenn; a daughter, Lori Warner and husband Alan of Morris Chapel, Tenn; a son, Roger Hylton and wife Beth of Adamsville, Tenn; three sisters, Maggie Webb of Kalamazoo, Mich., Linda Hurley of Guys, Tenn., Sue Pickens of Stantonville, Tenn; a brother, Bill Comer of Michie, Tenn; five grandchildren, Jordan Hylton of Adamsville, Tenn., Justin Hylton of Adamsville, Tenn., Mason McCann of Adamsville, Tenn., Samantha Bevel and husband Jerry of Fredericksburg , Va., Ashley Martin and husband J.D. of Savannah, Tenn; extended family, Kari Hughes and husband Norman along with their children, Emma, Nora and Kristoffer all of Selmer, Tenn., Peter Vazny and wife Stanislava of Nashville, Tenn., Brano Barta and wife Majka along with their daughter Sophia all of Selmer, Tenn; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Comer was preceded in death by five sisters, Ruth Bishop, Louise Bishop, Brenda Kay Comer, Delores Ann Comer, Jo Rickman; six brothers, Dubert A. (Tiny), Hubert, Ray, Lee, Charles R. and George Edward Comer. Services will be held on March 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tenn., with Phil Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

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OBITUARIES

Estel Ray Mills Estel Ray Mills went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2021 after enjoying a day of sunshine, yard work and play with his great-grandchildren. Suddenly and unexpectedly his loving heart stopped beating. Estel was born in Michie, Tenn. on December 12, 1931 to parents Julius T. and Evelyn Moore Mills. While teaching at Ramer High School, he began courting Mary Ruth Holt, the first grade teacher at Ramer. They were united in marriage for 61 years until her death in 2017. He was a member of First Baptist Church Michie and previously a member of Selmer First Baptist Church where he taught a men’s Sunday School class. Estel was a graduate of Michie High School, and being inspired by a very special chemistry teacher, he went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Memphis. He briefly taught at Michie High School before serving in the Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, Estel taught sciences at Ramer High School and earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Memphis. Some of his fondest memories were of the annual senior class trips as senior sponsor. In 1964, he accepted the post of principal at Middleton School, and then in 1968, he began an 11-year tenure as principal of Hardin County High School in Savannah, Tenn. In 1979, Estel became the Superintendent of McNairy County Schools where he led the way in a historic school building construction/renovation program and formal accreditation of each McNairy County school. In 1987, he served a four-year term as Assistant Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee. While he and Mary Ruth lived and worked in the Nashville metro area through the week, a large part of their devotion was still on their family farm in Michie where they would return every weekend. After his retirement from education, Estel served on the board for the Pickwick Electric Cooperative. His retirement years were far from idle as he improved and maintained the family orchards, walnut groves and berry fields. Estel Mills leaves to cherish his memory two daughters and two sons: Donna Mills Hasty (Tim) of Aiken, S.C.; Nelson Mills (Judy) of New York, N.Y.; Kevin Mills of Selmer; and Melissa Mills Leatherwood (Tom) of Arlington, Tenn. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren: Austin Mills (Emily); Laura Beth Mills Jones (Brad); Erin Hasty Joehnk (Marc); Morgan Mills Zurawski (Martin); Catherine Hasty Beck (Jerry); Erica Mills and fiancé James Greer; Sarah Hasty; Hayley Mills Vandiver (Blake); Celia Leatherwood Noble (Aaron); Hannah Leatherwood; Amanda Leatherwood; MaryKate Leatherwood; and Zoe Leatherwood. Estel is also survived by nine (almost 10) greatgrandchildren: Mary Carlyle Mills, Libby Mills, Mary Corbin Beck, Sanders Beck, Heidi Joehnk, Marianna Jones, Emma Kate Vandiver, Callie Grace Beck and Zara Zurawski and the imminently expected William Mitchell Jones. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Patsy Mills of Memphis, Martha Holt of Memphis and Linda Stewart of Oxford, Miss. and brother in law William Hoskins of St. Louis and several cousins who always kept in touch. “Uncle Mac” is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Estel is predeceased by his wife, his parents, and both siblings Virginia Hoskins and Eldon Mills and brothers-in-law Ray Holt and Bobby Stewart. A private immediate family service officiated by his pastor, Bro. Ben Martin, will be held this weekend followed by burial in the Pebble Hill Cemetery near Michie, Tennessee. On Sunday, June 27, 2021, family and friends and the community are invited to attend a Celebration of Life drop-in for Estel Ray Mills at the Selmer Civic Center from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the McNairy County Foundation for Academic Excellence, a local 501c3 awarding grants to local teachers for much-needed materials for their students, thus supporting a lifelong passion of Estel’s – educating young people. Contact gnhebert2002@yahoo.com or mail to 270 Molly Drive, Selmer, TN 38375.

Sharon Kay Blankenship Pinckley Sharon Kay Blankenship Pinckley was born August 6, 1956 in Memphis, Tenn. the daughter of the late Felix Graham Blankenship and Edna Mae Allbright. She was united in marriage to Roy Howell Pinckley on July 21, 1978. Mrs. Pinckley attended Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer for 22 years before moving to Waynesboro. Mrs. Pinckley was a dedicated Christian and active in the school system. She was an incredibly talented artist and had a special ability to be able to see what others couldn’t with art. She is survived by her husband Roy Howell Pinckley of Waynesboro, Tenn; a daughter, Darla Jane Pinckley of Waynesboro, Tenn; a son, Thomas Benjamin Pinckley and his wife Misty of Waynesboro, Tenn; three sisters, Janice Pinckley and husband Charles of Waynesboro, Tenn, Janet Medley and husband Dan of Birmingham, Ala., Betty Meredith and husband Don of Waynesboro, Tenn., step siblings Don Davis and Cheri White; and grandchildren and step grandchildren, Weston and Brooklyn Pinckley, Jacob and Katlynn Maness. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pinckley was preceded in death by a step sister, Pat Davis. Visitation was held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 1 p.m. until a memorial services at 2 p.m. at Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer, Tenn. A memorial service was also held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Roans Creek Church of Christ in Yuma, Tenn.

Drew Daniel Representing Tennessee’s slogan from birth, William Andrew “Drew” Daniel arrived into this world on April 22, 1975, ready to volunteer! Parents Jimmy and Peggy Daniel were both highly involved in their city, county, state and country; thus Conservative Activist Drew had the perfect patriotic role models to emulate. He was taken everywhere they went, from serving in their community to campaigning across the country. This instilled a deep sense of purpose in him to serve others. Instead of playing with toys or riding tricycles, young Drew was busy continually writing on his favorite item: the chalkboard. He memorized names, numbers, addresses, rosters (he knew every single Cubs player’s stats from inception) and even license plates of every car that came to the house. His uncanny photographic memory came in handy not only in school work, but also in being able to retain a vast amount of information on literally everything. Before the Internet…there was Drew Daniel. Though highly intelligent and academically successful, he was very humble and just wanted to help others. Drew Daniel was everyone’s cheerleader! While being raised in Selmer, Tenn., he was an active member of the 1st Baptist Church, a member of a multitude of school and local organizations, a delegate to Boys State and Governors School for International Business, an exemplary Eagle Scout and a gifted musician. This proud MCHS Bobcat graduated with the highest honors and a full band scholarship to the University of Memphis. It was there he became a lifelong Tigers fan, member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, served on the Student Government Association, a member and greeter of High Point Church; and was a valuable volunteer for every committee, campaign, and cause that promoted positive gains and goals for his campus, his city and his country. This passion for servitude would be carried through his entire life. With academic memberships in Pi Alpha Alpha, American Society of Public Administration, Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society and the Dean’s List…Drew graduated with a BA in Political Science and Government and a Master of Public Administration Magna Cum Laude. Drew entered the workforce at the Shelby County Trustee Office serving as Administration Specialist, Accountant and Bankruptcy collector. He later became a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Services, and a Financial Services Professional at New York Life Securities LLC. His multitude of offices include: District Commissioner for the Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 40, Midtown Memphis Rotary Club Board Member, University District, Inc Treasurer, Memphis City Beautiful Commissioner, Greater Midsouth Jaycees Treasurer, Normal Station Neighborhood Association Area Coordinator and President East Shelby Republican Club Officer, Shelby County Young Republicans Chairman, Secretary, and National Federation Assistant Treasurer, Shelby County Republican Chairman, Shelby County Republican Steering Committee District 93, Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy, Tennessee Young Republicans Federation Chairman, Secretary, and West TN Director, Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committeeman District 33, YRNF Executive Board, Republican State Executive Committee, 2016 Tennessee Electoral College Representative, 9th Congressional District Representative for Tennessee, 2019 Stateman of the Year for the 9th District Though one could not imagine Drew could possibly have time for anything else, he enjoyed going to a variety of sporting events, festivities, fundraisers, and travels…all for the fellowship with fine friends. One of the impressive solo activities he started out his early morn with was to run at least 10 miles a day. He had moved up to running half marathons most days. Even when all of Memphis was frozen solid and silent in a subzero snowstorm… Drew was still running. He had made himself a challenge, and he would #ownit! Drew strived to inspire others to be a part of something greater…to be the absolute best that they can be in whatever they pursue. He encouraged others to work hard, to give joyfully, to always do the right thing even when it is not the popular choice. He embraced love, exuded loyalty and exalted the Lord. On March 3, 2021, Drew entered Heaven to join Jesus and his precious parents Jimmy and Peggy Williams Daniel, paternal grandparents Bedford Eugene and Jessie Blankenship Daniel, maternal grandparents Oscar Reggie and Jewel White Williams and a host of loved ones. Survived by his beloved brother Mike Daniel of Union City, sister Melanie Daniel Pafford and brother-in-law Kent Pafford of Memphis, Tenn., Drew left behind a vast volume of volunteers, a legacy of leadership, a multitude of motivators and a phenomenal number of faithful friends, fans and family who will continue to honor his life. A Memphis celebration will be hosted by Brent Taylor with Cary Vaughn as celebrant on Friday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. at The University of Memphis Holiday Inn. A Selmer celebration will be hosted by Shackelford Funeral Directors at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, March 13th. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. followed by a service in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the McNairy Central Band, University of Memphis Tiger Scholarship Fund and Boy Scouts of America Chickasaw Council.

Community Event Saturday, March 13 •God’s Way Charity Hall Giveaway God’s Way Charity Hall will be having their giveaway on March 13 at 1111 Peach St.,

Selmer beginning at 8 a.m. There will be clothing for all ages, household items, toys and lots of misc.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021

P. Lewis Gordon

David Glen Melton

Lewis AKA. Dawg was a hard working, loving caring and amazing father, husband and friend. He was a friend to everyone he came in contact with. There wasn’t a person he met who needed help, that he would not do all he could for them. He was a Long-haul driver for around 25 years, and then transferred to local driving for Caterpillar and B&K Trucking in Corinth, Miss. for another 23 years. He absolutely loved being on the road. There isn’t a state that he hasn’t traveled in the US. He loved going to the race track, driving race cars, watching the race on tv and building race cars was a great pass time for him. He was a great mechanic and loved teaching his children how to work on vehicles. He also loved watching Alabama Football, and letting his granddaughter know the scores of each and every game. He was a fan of wrestling as well, even wrestled in Corinth, Miss. for about seven years back in the 90’s, known as The Dawg. He loved spending time with his grand children, and talking on the phone. He was the type of man who would give the shirt off his back for anyone. He was always a phone call away to help a friend in need. He had two children: a daughter M. Nichole Goodman and husband Brian A. Goodman of Selmer Tenn. and a son James L. Gordon and wife Savannah Gordon of Corinth, Miss. He was blessed with ﬁve beautiful grandchildren Destiny Hope King of Corinth, Miss., Alyssa Rain Gray and Jailynn Renee Hood of Selmer, Tenn., James Lewis Gordon Jr of Iuka Miss. and Angelina Pearl Harbin of Adamsville, Tenn; and two step grandchildren Wesley And Leda Goodman of Corinth, Miss. He was preceded in death by his mother Alice Marie Russell of Michie, Tenn. and father John Lewis Gordon of Michie, Tenn. and three brothers: Winston Russell, Jackie Russell and Billy Ray Gordon all of Michie, Tenn. He will be truely missed by many people. His arrangements were held as a private family viewing on March 2, 2021.

David Glen Melton was born August 13, 1963 in Corinth, Miss. the son of Peggy J. Howell Locke and the late Ranny Melton. Mr. Melton served his country honorably in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Southeast Asia Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal. He proudly served for nine years. David enjoyed ﬁshing, kayaking, camping, riding ATV’s, listening to country music, reading, watching NASCAR and western movies. He attended Antioch Church of Christ and Chewalla Baptist Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Melton departed this life on February 28, 2021 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 57 years, 6 months, 15 days. He is survived by a daughter, Abigail Melton of Ramer, Tenn; a son, Alex Melton of Selmer, Tenn; mother, Peggy Howell Locke of Ramer, Tenn; four sisters, Cathee Melton of Ramer, Tenn., Linda Knighton and husband Jackie of Corinth, Miss., Anita Ingham and husband Bruce of Ramer, Tenn., Donna Horton and husband Jimmie of Burkburnett, Texas; sister-inlaw, Leona Melton of Ramer, Tenn; a brother, Richard Melton and wife Eva of Ramer, Tenn; and a host of extended family and friends. Memorial Services were held on March 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Chewalla Baptist Church in Ramer, Tenn., with Bro. Richard Doyle ofﬁciating.

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Church Event Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13 •Women of Purpose Abundant Life Christian Fellowship,15770 Hwy 64, Bolivar, TN is inviting you to the “Women of Purpose” Women’s Conference that will take place on Friday & Saturday, March 12th & 13th, 2021. Friday 6 pm & Saturday 2 pm &

6 pm. See our FB page @ Abundant Life Christian Fellowship of Bolivar, TN to RSVP and get more details or text or call Debbie (865) 236-2354. RSVP is required by March 8th. This is a free event, love offerings are welcomed. Sorry, no nursery service provided.

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Mary Lou Hamm Mary Lou Hamm was born June 28, 1942 in Bell County, Ky. the daughter of the late Silas Boyd and Agnes Mary Howard Taylor. She was united in marriage to Ray Hamm in November of 1992. Mary Lou graduated from high school in Kentucky and earned a degree in Psychology from Jackson State Community College. She sold United Family Life Insurance for Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar for many years. Mary Lou loved to read and spend time at her cabin on the Tennessee River, but her favorite activity was spending time with her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Selmer First Baptist Church and loved her church family deeply. Mary Lou departed this life on March 5, 2021 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 78 years, 8 months, 5 days. She is survived by her husband Ray Hamm of Selmer, Tenn; a son, Gary Littlejohn of Iuka, Miss; a daughter, Joy Arthur of Corinth, Miss; three grandchildren: Molly Hutchens of Corinth, Miss., Brandy Bridges of Henderson, Tenn. and Eric Littlejohn of Iuka, Miss; ﬁve great grandchildren: Prestyn Littlejohn, Brentley Littlejohn, Hunter Hutchens, Henley Hutchens and Chase Bridges; two brothers, Lonnie Taylor of Selmer, Tenn. and Abe Taylor of Bethel Springs, Tenn; two sisters, June Taylor of Selmer, Tenn. and Margaret Knight of Chicago, Ill; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Littlejohn, and a grandson, Christopher Littlejohn. Services were held on March 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Joey Johnson ofﬁciating. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn. Memorials may be made to Selmer First Baptist Church youth fund.

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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.

PRIME CARE MEDICAL CENTER 270 E. Court Avenue • Selmer, TN • (731) 645-7932 710 East Main • Adamsville, TN • (731) 632-3383 426 White Avenue • Henderson, TN • (731) 989-2174

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.

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. 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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MARKET REPORT March 3, 2021 Total HD 1711

Last Week 919 Last Year 1393

Cattle 1690 Goats 0 Hogs 21

#1 STEERS & BULLS 200-300 WT 165.00-190.00 300-400 WT 158.00-165.00 400-500 WT 145.00-158.00 500-600 WT 136.00-145.00 600-700 WT 126.00-136.00 700-800 WT 118.00-126.00 800-900 WT 109.00-118.00 #1 HEIFERS 200-300 WT 138.00-144.00 300-400 WT 133.00-138.00 400-500 WT 128.00-133.00 500-600 WT 118.00-128.00 600-700 WT 112.00-118.00 700-800 WT 104.00-112.00 800-900 WT 94.00-104.00 HigH Dressing UTiliTy coWs 67.00 - 72.00 HigH Dressing slaUgHTer bUlls 85.00-92.00

Public Notice NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, MCNAIRY COUNTY 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. 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 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 NOTICE OF CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of Shelby Jean Fisher, late of McNairy County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on February 23, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Shelby Jean Fisher, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with

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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.

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

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.

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. Commonly known as: 4289 Highway 64 West, Selmer, TN 38375-5072 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. 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, the Clerk & Master 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 publications (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 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 File No.: 21-01640 FC01 42) 8955 (42, 43, 44)

posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 23rd day of February, 2021. (Signed) Sherrie Pittman Estate of Shelby Jean Fisher By: Ross Mitchell, Attorney By: Kim Boals, Clerk and Master 8962 (43 44)

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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 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY McNairy County Circuit/ General Sessions Courts The following people have monetary payments that are due to them that the Courts have had returned checks due to improper or bad addresses. If your name is office with proper state identification to claim your payment. Should you not claim your payment, these funds are subject to be turned over to the Tennessee Department of Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division. Sincerely, Byron Maxedon, Circuit Court Clerk Paul Billings 5305 Distriplex Farms Dr. Memphis, TN 38141 $10.00 Andrew C. Atkinson 122 Lynn St. Adamsville, TN 38310 $5.00 Jeffrey L. Dicus, SR 2102 Finger Leapwood Rd. Finger, TN 38334 $335.17 Mindy Parrott IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE HALEY RAY ANN LUCAS, VS. DYLAN WAYNE LUCAS, DEFENDANT, DOCKET NO. 2021-DV13 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE

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Public Notice 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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8960 (43 44) him in the GENERAL SESSIONS Court of MCNAIRY County, Tennessee, within thirty (30) days of the last Publication of this Notice and serve a copy of the Answer on Howard F. Douglass, Post Office Box 39, Lexington, Tennessee 38351, Attorney for the Plaintiff, within said time. It is further ORDERED that this Notice be published for four consecutive weeks in the Independent Appeal. This the 1 day of March, 2021. VAN D. McMAHAN, JUDGE HALEY RAY ANN LUCAS vs DYLAN WAYNE LUCAS MCNAIRY GENERAL SESSIONS Court 2120 (DR) 4073 FILED DATE 03/01/2021 TIME 2:39 BYRON MAXEDON, CLERK 8976 (44 45 46 47)

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Local Schedule March 15 High School Baseball South Side at McNairy Central, 5 North Side at Adamsville, 6 High School Softball McNairy Central at Ripley, 5 High School Soccer Adamsville at Middleton, 5:30 March 16 High School Baseball McNairy Central at South Side, 4 Adamsville at North Side, 6 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Chester County, 4 High School Softball Wayne Co. at Adamsville, 5 Bolivar at McNairy Central, 5 High School Soccer Hardin County at Adamsville, 5:30

Bobcats ready to slide into season By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The McNairy Central Bobcats’ pursuit of a third consecutive district championship ended abruptly after three games in the spring. “I just told them we were having to take a week or two break,” McNairy Central head coach Brian Franks said. “We would just have to wait and see what the future brings.” The future brought an end to spring sports. “Practice has been great,” Franks said. “I feel like they have a new appreciation for it. They’re excited about getting to play again.” The Bobcats open play on Monday with a contest against South Side. McNairy Central has finished as district runner-up in 2015 and 2017. “We’re always trying to win it all,” Franks said. “I think it will take a little while to get back into it. We’re having to replace a

lot of starters, two years’ worth.” The Bobcats have four seniors this season: Payton Brown, Landon Moore, Jake Morris and Will Overton. “I’m glad to be back out here and doing something instead of just sitting,” Overton said. “I played summer ball, but I didn’t play any in what was supposed to be our baseball season. “Our practices have been really good, better than I expected.” Morris agreed. “We’ve been in the field a lot more,” he said. “We hit batting practice everyday, we’re playing intrasquad games.” McNairy Central plays in district with county rival Adamsville, Chester County, Lexington, North Side, Riverside and South Side. The Bobcats open their season on Monday against South Side. “We’re just excited and looking forward to getting started,” Franks said.

Staff Photos by Joel Counce

(Above) Jack Johnson slides in under the tag of catcher Bryce King during the Bobcats’ practice on Monday. McNairy Central begins its season March 15 with a home contest against South Side. (Below, left) Senior forward Jacob Bowles (left) and junior center-midfielder Jakob Oldham fight for possession of a loose ball during a scrimmage on Thursday. The Cardinals begin their season Monday at Middelton.

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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 Tennis Scotts Hill at McNairy Central, 4 High School Softball McNairy Central at Adamsville, 4:30 High School Baseball Bolivar at Adamsville, 6 High School Soccer Lexington at Adamsville, 6 March 19 High School Baseball Adamsville at Middleton, 4:30 March 22 High School Baseball Adamsville vs Riverside (at Jackson Generals Stadium), TBD High School Softball Adamsville at Scotts Hill, 5 McNairy Central at Kossuth (Miss.), 5

March 23 High School Softball Chester Co. at Adamsville,

McNairy Central at Scotts Hill, 5:30 March 25 High School Baseball Sacred Heart at Adamsville, 5:30 March 26 High School Baseball Adamsville vs Riverside (at Jackson Generals Stadium), TBD High School Softball McNairy Central at Buffalo Festival - Linden/Lobelville March 27 High School Softball McNairy Central at Buffalo Festival - Linden/Lobelville

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Adamsville Cardinals soccer team spent last spring playing under

the lights, night after night. None of it counted officially, but 22 players would take the field. “We had cars all down the block,” Adamsville senior forward/goalkeeper

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

defensive stops to go with one goal and one assist. Junior center-midfielder Jakob Oldham finished his freshman campaign with two goals and four assists. “We return about eight players with experience,” Adamsville head coach Noah Evans said. “That’s about all you can ask for after taking a year off. The guys stayed hungry and worked hard in the offseason. Our goal is to compete in every game and try to be playing well come tournament time.” The Cardinals kick off the 2021 season in Middleton at 5:30 on March 15. Adamsville hosts its first home game the following day at 5:30. They open district play against Wayne County on April 5. Kick off is set for 5:30. Adamsville also shares the district with Collinwood, Loretto, Riverside and Scotts Hill.

The Adamsville Cardinals are ready to run again. “We’re going to have a really good running team this year,” Adamsville head coach Danny Jones said. The Cardinals completed only one meet last year before the season was cut short to COVID-19. Adamsville will run the 800-meter relay with Julius Brown, Josh Francis, Sam Morgan and Kadin Mowdy. Taylor Phillips and Taylor McCrary will compete in the hurdles. “I like the hurdles because you compete as an individual,” McCrary said. “You don’t rely on

anyone else. There is no room to slack off and let someone else do it for you.” Tucker Johnson will throw the discus for the Cardinals. “We’re going to be good all around,” Johnson said. “We have some good distance runners, a really good sprinter. I think all our throws are going to be good.” Braxton Enzor, who competed in the state cross-country meet in September, runs the mile for Adamsville. “We’re trying to get them in shape and get them ready to compete at the first meet,” Jones said. The Cardinals run compete at the Huntingdon Invitational on March 18. Staff Photo by Joel Counce

(Right) Tucker Johnson throws a discus at Adamsville track practice on Monday. The Cardinals compete in the Huntingdon Invitational on March 18.

MC opens 2021 in district play By Joel Counce Staff Writer

March 30 High School Tennis Liberty at McNairy Central,

High School Soccer Adamsville at Wayne Co., 5:30 High School Softball Riverside at Adamsville, 5 South Side at McNairy Central, 5 April 1 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Hardin County, 4

Tyler Pitts said. “We would play from about 4:30 or 5 until 10:30 or 11.” The Cardinals’ 2020 season ended before it began. “They told us they would text us in two weeks,” senior defender Jacob Bowles said. “It turned into the rest of the season.” Adamsville’s 2020 opening game at South Side was rained out. In 2019, the Cardinals finished 8-5-1 and ended the season with a loss to TCA in the region semifinals. Pitts earned All-District honors that season after grabbing 104 saves in 12 games, a 92 percent save rate. He had five shutouts and three games with with one goal allowed. Junior forward Kameron Graham scored eight goals and had three assists that season . Bowles finished with 45

Cards racing for big year

March 29 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Adamsville, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at Lexington, 5 Chester Co. at McNairy Central, 5 High School Soccer Adamsville at McNairy Central, 5:30

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

McNairy Central’s Kelly Wu returns a serve at the Bobcats’ tennis practice on Monday. McNairy Central begins its season at Chester County on March 16.

The McNairy Central Tennis Bobcats start their season on March 16. “We played three games – one home game - because of COVID before it was canceled,” second year head coach Renee Stepp said. Stepp, a Union University graduate, replaced long-time tennis coach Steve Hickman last year. “I was interested, so they gave (the job) to me,” she said. “I played tennis in high school. “My kids play; it’s just something that we do. There are so few people who play tennis in this area.” The boys teams has two seniors, Eli Holcomb and Jaheim Taylor.

“I feel pretty confident we will have a good season,” Holcombe said. We have a lot of young guys. There are about six underclassmen the sophomores are pretty much like freshmen because we didn’t have much of a season last year. “It might be a little rough, because we have Chester County to start out, but I think by the end of the year, we will be alright.” The Lady Bobcats tennis team has two seniors, Molly Mitchell and Lani Moore. “It feels good to be back,” Mitchell said. She partners in doubles with Moore. “She hits more deep,” Mitchell said. “I hit better shallow. McNairy Central opens its season 4 p.m. Monday at Chester County.