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Lightning cause of structure fire Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
Selmer Fire Department responded to a 911 call April 9 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The initial report was of flames shooting from the top of a building on Mulberry Avenue. People at Los Aztecas, which is next door, went outside due to the power being out after the strike. “We walked outside to check the damage and that’s when we saw the building on fire” Humberto Palomino said. The first buildings reported on fire were Norton Law Firm, an unoccupied building and Richard Renovations LLC. The building roofs were reported to be completely engulfed in flames. All units of the Selmer Fire Department, including many units from the surrounding towns and County Fire Departments responded. The Selmer Fire Department extends it’s thanks to all the surrounding units that came to their aid. Rain was falling heavily while lightning continued to streak across the sky as the firefighters worked to extinguish Staff Photos by Bryan Huff
Above, flames can be seen shooting up from an unoccupied building and Norton’s Law Firm as fire fighters battle the blaze.
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Michie firefighter laid to rest Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
A funeral procession was held for beloved firefighter Stacey Wilson. The procession left Shackleford’s Funeral Home in downtown Selmer and proceeded down Highway 45 South through Eastview and on to Michie. Hardin and Chester County Fire Departments hoisted the American flag over the highway for the procession to pass beneath. Wilson was a member of the Michie Volunteer Fire Department. He began his carrier in 1989. He worked as an EMR, EMT and finally as a paramedic and ABS
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Pictured above, Funeral procession with over 20 vehicles escort Wilson through Eastview as firefighters hoist the American flag.
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Auto accident ends in fatality A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Bethel Springs woman the morning of April 4. According to the THP report Sue Miller was stopped on Main Street at the intersection of Highway 45 when she attempted to cross the north bound lane. William Rhodes was heading north in lane one of Highway 45. Rhodes struck Miller in the left cen-
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ter door of her vehicle as she was attempting to turn. After the accident Miller’s vehicle came to rest in the median of the highway facing southwest and Rhodes’ vehicle was facing north in the northbound lane. Rhodes was not injured in the crash however Miller died on the scene due to injuries she sustained. a
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McNairy Central High School choral director Sarah Lemons (left) and McNairy County Tourism director Jessica Huff look at photographs on display during the art show at Ruby’s on Friday.
Art show draws crowd to Ruby’s Joel Counce Staff Writer
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About 200 people on Friday gathered in downtown Selmer for an art show at Ruby’s Event Center. “It was an elegant evening,” Ruby’s owner Sherry Inman said. “We will definitely do it again this time next year. “This was just the beginning.” Art show coordinator Jonathon McDaniel said the purpose of the show was to bring artists together. “There is so much talent in the county that we don’t see,” he said. “There is so Staff Photo by Bryan Huff Above, people streamed through Ruby’s in downtown much talent just laying dormant. I wanted to give breath to that, to inspire art in othSelmer enjoying art in several different forms.
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ers. Our world needs that more than others. “We need positivity, encouragement and to lift up each other.” Fifty artists displayed work ranging from woodwork to paintings and photography. McDaniel, a Selmer-based artist has been working professionally for five years. “I’ve been doing art since I was old enough to draw on the walls,” he said. “My mother was an artist when I was a kid and I would watch her and ask her “When will I be able to do this?” She would tell me to never give up. “It has been a challenge. There have been a lot of falls.” Emily Harris provided flute music for the event.
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Cattle sale raises money for a good cause.
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McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith and Selmer Mayor John Smith signed proclamations recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They also signed pledges to believe victims of sexual assault. “I’m honored to work with a community that is so willing to come together to support victims,” Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program (WRAP) County Domestic Response Manager Shayla Russell said.“That makes my job easier. “I’m proud to serve all of McNairy County and the city of Selmer.” McNairy County allocated almost $20,000 to non-profits in fiscal year 2020-21. The city of Selmer paid out $500 from its budget to WRAP. “It’s unfortunate to have these issues in our county,” Selmer Mayor John Smith said. “But we are thankful to Shayla and to WRAP and we will assist in these matters.”
Selmer Police Officer Nathan Harrison agreed. “From a law enforcement perspective, WRAP is super important,” he said. “I don’t know what we would do without them. They are the unsung heroes.” In 2020, there were more than 500 reports of rape or sexual assault and 256 victims were served by WRAP in West Tennessee. According to sexual assault response specialist Cindi Cotton, there were 18 cases reported in McNairy County in 2019. “We believe the numbers to be closer to 72,” she said. “This could be a teacher, a nurse, someone sitting next to you in church. So many victims suffer in silence.” Larry Smith said the county is fortunate to have WRAP. “I’m thankful we have organizations like WRAP and Carl Perkins to help people when they have issues like this,” he said. “We are grateful to be a part of funding the work they do in the county.”
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Photo above shows buyers on the auction floor at the Crazy K Ranch in Michie. Jai Templeton Contributor
Saturday was the eighth annual Spring Production Sale at the Crazy K Ranch located on North Prather Road, Michie. This has become an annual highlight to show off McNairy County to the nation. Crazy K Ranch Attracts bidders from 34 states has earned respect and recognition as a producer of premier Angus cattle. They also host a fall production sale and sell private treaty to individuals year round as well as offer in virto fertilization services to other cattle producers. The highlight of the auction was the the sale of a donated heifer by Crazy K for the Team Hayden Memorial. Showcasing the incredible generosity of America’s cattle producers the heifer sold five different times to raise a combined $15,750
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for the Corporal Hayden Harris Memorial. Ricky Whitaker offered thanks on behalf of the Hayden Harris Sports Complex Memorial Committee to the sale crowd. Whitaker stated that Corporal Harris was the kind of young man that any of them would be proud to call a son or friend. Chris Whitten of the committee voiced his thanks to the cattle industry. He stated his amazement at the enthusiasm of the sale participants and said the event was a testament to the goodness of the agricultural community. The successful bidders of the donated heifer were Spruce Mountain Ranch, Lockspar, Colorado, Edisto Pines, Leesville, South Carolina, JJ Angus, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, G3 Farms, Savannah, Tennessee and Fairway Farms, Nacogdoches, Texas.
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pediatric medic. He was regarded as a mentor by those with whom he served. Several people gathered in Michie along the road to bid farewell and pay their final respects. Fire departments from multiple counties took part in the ceremony using their trucks to escort Wilson and even hoisted the American flag above Highway 45. Wilson was laid to rest at Carter Cemetery in Michie. Donations can be made in his memory to the Michie Volunteer Fire Department.
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McNairy County Adult Leadership to host Recovery Run Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
McNairy County Adult Leadership will host the 2021 Recovery Run at Big Hill Pond State Park April 17 at 8 a.m. The McNairy County Recovery court is a voluntary one-year program which includes intensive outpatient programs such as AA and NA meetings, frequent drug screenings that vary trough each of the program’s three phases. The program also includes a six month follow up help participants remain successful. Participants in the program will be subject to three drug screenings per week in the first phase. The drug
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screenings drop to twice weekly in phase two and once weekly in the third phase. Participants are also required to complete 100 hours of community service. Recovery and treatment are the goals verses incarceration. “It is my goal to create the want to get better,” said Derek Bodiford. The program has graduated two participants its first year. Each McNairy County Leadership Group is required to complete a class project. These projects are designed to enhance McNairy county and inspire community involvement. The Recovery Run will be a 5k run taking place on
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a paved surface. There will be challenging hills as part of the course. This is the first year the event will be held. A one-mile fun walk will also be available the same day. The Recovery Run is a rain or shine event. Additional donations to the McNairy County Recovery Court may be made on race day. McNairy County Recovery Court is a project funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. For more information on the run visit http://www. mcnairy.com/2021-recovery-run
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Camphor, Cooling Boards and Coffins John Talbott Contributor
Death often plays a role in literature and fiction and the writings of Jack Boone were no different. A constant theme running through his works, published and unpublished, is the harshness of life in backwoods rural West Tennessee. The philosopher Thomas Hobbes once said the life of man was “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” The characters created in the imagination of Jack Boone fit the Hobbes quote perfectly. Boone’s characters often were solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and their existence all too short to please them. Perhaps the oftenviolent nature of the death of his characters allowed Boone, as a writer, to explore death customs more liberally. Indeed, Boone explored various customs pertaining to the death, preparation and burial of rural people. Still his seeming fascination on the subject allows the reader an opportunity to more fully explore long lost customs that once were so prevalent in McNairy County and West Tennessee generally. Perhaps Boone explored death rituals most prominently in his lost 1940’s novel, Woods Girl, only published in 2020 for the first time. In this novel, Boone offers the juxtaposition between modern funerals and traditional funeral preparation as it had existed for generations among rural Americans. Boone created a triumvirate consisting of three old Nationite women: Urfie Pearl Buckner, Clemmie Bean and Granny Murdie Blackburn, the very dean of the art form of preparing dead bodies. When discussing the insult to such practitioners as herself, Urfie Pearl Buckner says of modern funerals: “Hit’s a sin and a shame, Granny, and
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ACH McNairy would like to thank the McNairy Central High School Ag Power Class for coming out to help the residents who enjoy gardening. Activity Director, Connie Ables, asked Ag teacher, Nick Cook if they could help out with turning the bed so residents could get to it easier. They also donated 6 tomato plants along with some garden tips, to help get started. We would like to thank Nick Cook and the students that helped with this project. (Pictured L to R) Will Overton, Colby Adams, Joseph Lambert, Cole Savage, Parker Saum.
Leadership takes educational tour Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
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Above, Alan Youngerman shows the leadership classes fossil examples taken from the Coon Creek site.
McNairy County Leadership visited multiple locations this week. Each group completes a project that helps to enhance McNairy County. This year the Adult Leadership is hosting the Annual Recovery Run. The education portion of the training began at the Latta Building with breakfast and a few quick speeches. The groups took tours of the UT Martin Extension campus, ABB, TCAT Crump and Coon Creek Science center. The Industry of the month award was given to ABB and presented by the
a personal insult to all of us…. cheatin’ us outta a doin’ what’s been our bound duty in the Nation for over sixty years now.” The bound duty of these old ladies was to go to the body, lay it out on the cooling board, a wooden board with holes perforating it, under which ice was placed to slow down the decomposition process. According to Boone, “like three happy witches they went about their work.” That work consisted of literally bathing the body with a rag soaked in camphor, a preservative. Boone’s three keepers of the ancient death rituals, all took turns with the camphor rag. Once the poor soul was sufficiently soaked in the strongly aromatic and very flammable substance, they were ready for their box. Never the type to be impressed with modern ways, when commenting on a new, modern casket, Boone’s character Squire Heber Kiler comments: “That ere’s a right purty and costful box to be put in the ground to rot. The way I see ‘hit, thar hain’t no damb use on God’s green earth spending a lot of money to put folks away in high-falutin’ coffins. All ‘hit does is make the worms hafta bide their time a little longer. And what in the glorious hell does time mean to a dead man or worm neither?” Boone’s portrayal of death customs, like his use of the local vernacular of the times, is in his own way. Regardless of the way Boone presents such concepts and traditions, what is most important is that he has preserved them through his writings. Such customs have long since passed into antiquity, but Boone allows us a glimpse into a time that no longer is and which was already passing when he put his pen to paper so long ago.
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the fire. Several electrical explosions occurred as they worked. The fire burned for eight hours causing significant damage to the buildings. DJ Norton Law firm is operational at another location and no client files were destroyed in the fire.
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Steak house coming soon Joel Counce Staff Writer
Paul Fisher wants to help Selmer and McNairy County. “When I first came here, we had seven oil jobbers, four car dealerships and two tractor dealerships,” he said. “We were twice as big as Savannah then. Now they’re twice our size.” Fisher opened Charcoal Grill Steak house on Wednesday. “(Fisher) had the idea that he just loves a charcoal grilled steak,” Charcoal Grill manager Deneen Flatt said. The unique charcoal grill was built by Chuck Merrell at ProFab in Selmer. “I put a lot of thought into it,” Murrell said. “I incorporated electrical hoists on it so you can move it up and down to control the heat. There are two grates that move independent of each other. I put plates on the front of it so it wouldn’t burn anybody’s legs.” The grill is three feet deep by five feet wide and
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Charcoal Grill kitchen manager Omar Harris cooks steaks on the restaurant’s charcoal grill during a soft opening on Monday. stands three feet tall. Charcoal Grill has a menu of steaks, chicken, shrimp, catfish, pasta and a kids menu. The sides range from potatoes to onion rings, salad, rice and vegetable medley. The idea came to Fisher after the restaurant in the building flooded in July. “He came to me in August,” Flatt said. “We talked about it a few times, and finally I said ‘OK, let’s go.’”
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McNairy Co. Sheriff’s Office Reports On April 7, 2021 Sgt. Mike Shipman was asked to call a person regarding theft of property. Upon arriving to Puron Road and speaking with the victim Shipman learned that a Dutch Master Camper containing several sets of cabinets had been stolen. The total value of the missing items is approximately $14,000. This theft is currently under investigation. On April 9, 2021, A report was made to Deputy Kevin Wood at the McNairy County Justice Complex of a theft of firearms. The firearms include: .223 caliber with scope, desert tan in color valued at $2,500. Ruger Scope/Banana Magazine blue in color valued at $300.
.22 caliber Remington Rifle Gray in color. Inline traditional muzzle loader with scope, camo stock and nickel barrel valued at $400. Steven 410 Shotgun valued at $200. .380 caliber pistol, blue in color valued at $1,000. Remington 12-gauge pump shotgun with a 22-inch barrel in leaf green camouflage valued at $500. .270 caliber Rossi with scope and wooden stock, black in color valued at $500. This investigation is still ongoing.
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Liller Clay Roger Howell Contributor
It must have been back in ninety two when I drove up the little dirt road to her house. It was another weekend up from Mississippi to talk with some aging soul. At the time there seemed to be so many folks in their mid eighties, and so few visits I could afford. I suppose that I was like many people. It seems that we must live beyond forty years before we begin wondering about the history of that thing we call home. I don’t remember; maybe I knocked on her door or maybe she saw me approaching through the naked window, and stepped outside, puzzled as to why a young white boy had come calling. She owned a few acres of land, but I didn’t ask how long it had been in her family. That may have been a story all its on. The fields around her home had given way to weeds. Offering only a perch or a chaw for grasshoppers that rattled about. I introduced myself, certain that she had never heard of me. We walked out under what appeared to be the only tree on the place, which offered little shade. There were a couple of chairs there for a late afternoon escape from the heat. With her permission I clicked on my small tape recorder She said that her name was Liller Clay Ramer. She was just shy of a hundred years but carried herself without stooping. The cotton dress hung loosely on her slim frame. Her heels crushed down the backs of her shoes as one might wear flip flops. Her fingers were long. She examined them repeatedly as she talked. It seemed to help her remember.
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There was no emotion in her deep cracking voice. I sensed that life had thrown at her every blow and insult it could muster. There was a palpable resignation in her voice. “Our daddy was Bob Ramer,” she rattled. “He was a slave.” “ He belonged to Mister Ramer.” she poured out slowly. I assumed it was Dr. Roark Ramer of Chewalla. “My daddy’s wife was named Dianna. She belonged to Barnhill,” she added. It seems plausible that both Bob Ramer and Dianna Barnhill were adolescents when they were freed. There was only one generation between Liller Clay and slavery. In addition, the records show that Robert Ramer married Dianna Barnhill on the Ides of March 1873, a bad omen to the superstitious. I only knew of Barnhill from county documents. He was a man of considerable means back in the eighteen hundreds. “My daddy had a brother. “His daddy was Mister Ramer.” “He (the half brother) went to Memphis,” she said with finality, giving me the impression that he never returned. She had been married in years past. There was neither fondness nor regret in her voice as she recalled him. I gathered that he had gone out of her life long ago. She didn’t seem to remember, or regard him any more than a cotton row she had picked clean and left behind. But then, her entire discourse was matter of fact. “My daddy worked us like we was slaves,” she continued. After all these years she couldn’t understand why someone who had been the property of another man would drive his children that way. Liller Clay’s brother, Nelson Ramer had helped my mother pick cotton when my father was in Korea. She thought a lot of the diminutive old man. He worked for several farmers in the area during his lifetime I was a teenager in the nineteen sixties. It was a time of racial upheaval. I would see Nelson from time to time in town. Even as a kid, I sensed that he was very uneasy, even though many folks accepted him as a neighbor. Nelson knew that not everyone in Chewalla was ready to befriend him. It was mostly the poorest of the community who had a little fun at his expense. I supposed they needed someone to look down on. Mister Phelps, a white man lived near Nelson. They both lived on the road between Chewalla and Guys. Mister Phelps would invite Nelson to ride to town once every two or three weeks. The two old men would putter into town on Mister Phelps’ little cub tractor. Nelson stood on the draw bar gripping the fenders. He would quietly enter the store behind Mister Phelps and stand in the back until the white folks completed their business. The proprietor would then help him collect his groceries. The two old men didn’t mill around. They would slowly mount the tractor and poke along the street toward home, somehow balancing bags of groceries in one arm.
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“I worked for a white lady in Corinth,” Liller went on. “One day she had some women company in the big room. I was changin’ the bed. I picked up a piller, and her jewelry was under there. I grabbed it up and run in there and put it in her lap. She laughed and told them women, I told you so!” It was a compliment I suppose, as crude, and unbecoming as it was. “ A man used to come in the fall and get us to pick cotton. We’d work two weeks at a time. Sometime he would pay us. Sometime he wouldn’t.” I didn’t ask the farmer’s name. I didn’t want to know. “One time there was a bunch of us pickin’ cotton. Quittin’ time come and the man told us to keep pickin’. In a little while a full moon come up over the trees and lit up the whole field. Somebody said, ain’t that jus’ like a white man, take down one sun and put up another’n.” Later I wondered how long that farmer kept those people working that night, or the nights thereafter. “I found a quarter one time. I looked and looked. I asked all round who it belonged to. But I found who’s it was and give it to’em.” She began to grow tired. That was my que to thank her for her time. I gathered my things and started to leave. “When I die I’m goin’ to Heabem, cause I done lived in hell.”
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group during their tour. ABB furnishes approximately 250 jobs at the Selmer location and close to 2,000 jobs throughout the state. The group toured the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) campus and learned about all the classes offered. At the Coon Creek Science Center, the group learned of the formation which has become world famous for its large number of fossils. Scientists travel from Japan and other countries to study at the center.
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Tidd Bitts: New Paved Roads in 1930 Nancy Kennedy Contributor
Back a hundred years ago we had a few main roads, several secondary roads, and a zillion paths through the county. Traveling was difficult. Aunt Bonnie Whittemore lived a little over three miles east of Eastview long before the highways were built. When they loaded up in the wagon on Sunday to attend church at Gravel Hill the weather indicated their route. In the summer they could take what she called ‘the pig’s path’ a little over a mile and be there in a few minutes. During the cold, rainy winter they had to go south to New Hope and take the better road westward about ten miles. In 1913 the State adopted the Highway program to built two good roads. One from Chester County to Alcorn County which is called Hwy 45 and one from Hardeman Co to Hardin County which is called Hwy 64. This program was brought up at many quarterly county court meetings but not passed until about 1924 when the State declared the county’s requirement. In the meeting in April 1925 the county voted to obtain a $200,000 bond. 21 of the magistrates voted yes, 13 voted no and 2 were absent but work was soon started.
In 1930 Mr. Abernathy, the newspaper editor, talked about some new roads. It was six miles over the new paved highway, called Highway 45, from Selmer to Walker McCoy’s place down in the Eastview community where he later had a gin. It took him six minutes to get there. Leaving the newly paved road he took a splendid dirt road and taking crooks and curves arriving at Hwy 57 being built between the home of J H Hamm and Mt Vernon Church. Looking west he could see the new graded road taking shape being straight and wide to Ramer. When finished the road will continue eastward. There was also a new graded and gravel road from Ramer to Chewalla, connecting there with the improved road from Old Hwy 5 through Guys and Chewalla on to Cypress. School trucks had started taking students to Ramer High School from the Gravel Hill area and west as far as Cypress. My mother rode one of the trucks from Gravel Hill to Ramer and it cost $1.00 a month. The man put a hood on his truck and had two benches which she said would slide left or right depending on the curve. The road rambled southwest from Gravel Hill to the Houston Cemetery on what is now Houston Cem-
Pictured above: child on Left Mike Jones child on right Robert Lee
etery Road. Then northwest to Mt Vernon, west to the railroad then about a mile north to Hamm’s store. The school was east a short distance. Young people had to have a great desire for an education in those days. Ramer was a progressive community and short time ago built one of the most modern school building anywhere, stated Mr. Abernathy. With modern appliance and conveniences, including steam heat and waterworks. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church has a magnificent new building which can be seen from the new Hwy 57. Big Celebration held on Friday, Sept 5, 1930 for the opening of two new Highways, 45 and 64,
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Old Selmer: The Day Mike Jones Talked Back to His Mother Robert Lee Contributor
Mike Jones was my boyhood friend. In the late fifties his family shared a duplex with mine. Later, both families moved to the same neighborhood only a few houses apart. Many of my childhood memories include “Jones,” and our childhood antics. His parents were like my parents-downthe-street. I’ll never forget the popsicles his mother made for us in the hot weather and the rides to town in their ‘59 Chevy Wagon. We played baseball in the summer and sledded down the hill by our houses in the winter. We rode our bicycles millions of miles together. We unmercifully picked on his younger brother Alan. We started the first grade in Mrs. Ruby Johnson’s room at Selmer Elementary in 1960
and graduated together from McNairy Central twelve years later. He was my first tent mate when we joined Boy Scouts and went camping. We were buddies all through school and started college at the same school the same year. When I was overseas in the service we corresponded regularly . When I went to work for the Highway Patrol in Nashville, he was there -my friend from home. One of my (now-but not then) funniest memories of Jones was when we were probably about seven or eight years old. We were at his house playing with little plastic army soldiers in his room. His mother had told us to go outside and play. As mothers do she came in and delivered the final “I’m not telling you boys again” ultimatum. For some still-to-this -day unbeknownst reason Jones defied
with about 5,000 people from McNairy and surrounding counties attending. Governor Henry H Horton was in attendance along with many other state officials. Barbeque was served at several places at lunch and the Brownsville brass band honored the occasion with fine music. Airplanes were sent by the Adjutant General of the State which was a big attraction thrilling the crowd with many hair-raising exhibitions hundreds of feet in the air. They flew the 200 miles from Nashville in an hour and fifteen minutes. It was a great occasion on completing more than a million dollars worth of paved roads in McNairy County.
his mother. Children might do that today, but not in 1961. The law still allowed mothers to beat their smart aleck children with whatever they had in their hand. “We’ve decided we are going to stay in here and play army,” he told his mother. Being the loyal chum I was, I concurred and said, “Yeah, we’re not going outside.” Mayhem ensued. I don’t know where or how she got it so quickly but a yardstick materialized. She had Jones by the collar and was beating him violently ( it wasn’t really violent,and I’m not really sure if she ever made contactit just looked that way to a seven year old boy; besides he certainly deserved it). All I knew was what was coming next if I didn’t get out of that room and out of that house. Back then the if your child was at a friend’s house and “acted up” the parents had full corporal punishment rights including but not limited to beating vigorously about the buttocks and legs. The room was small and Mrs. Jones was wrestling with Jones in front of the door so as to block my escape so I couldn’t get out that way. It was summer and nobody had air conditioning and the windows were up. I thought maybe I can make it out the window but the screen made it dang near impossible. I made the split second decision to bolt out the door. Somehow, some way I made it bumping ever so lightly against Mrs. Jones. I ran up the hill to the sanctity of my own house. Relieved, I opened the back door and entered the kitchen. My mother had the telephone receiver to her ear. “Here he is right now. I’ll call you back,” she said. I knew it was over. I should have stayed for the yard stick. It was lots better than the leather belt.
dent for years. His mother denied that it ever happened. Jones is gone now. I attended a memorial service for him a few years back in Brentwood where he had lived for years. Several hundred people were in attendance. He and his wonderful family; Jane, Leon, and Alan were a big part of my youth in Old Selmer.
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Wednesday, april 14, 2021
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James Dennis Thrasher
Sheila Ayn White
Linda Feeley Barber
James Dennis Thrasher was born February 25, 1947 in Corinth, Miss. the son of the late J. C. Thrasher and Junie Estelle Taylor Thrasher Burns. He was united in marriage to Linda Huff on February 25, 1995. Mr. Thrasher formerly worked in the finance and banking industry. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1967 until 1973, and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He loved his dogs, fishing, and especially spending time with friends and family. Mr. Thrasher departed this life on March 26, 2021 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 74 Years, 1 Month, 1 Day. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda (Huff) Thrasher of Corinth, Miss.; a son, Joe Turner and wife Sue; three daughters: Sharon Pentikis and husband Jay, Christy (Thrasher) Delashmit and husband Scottie, and Cynthia Ann (Thrasher) Dickerson and husband Jamie; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; three siblings: Sandra Grayson, Kim Rippee and husband Lee, and Bryant Burns and wife B J; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thrasher was preceded in death by three brothers: Jerry Burns, Jim Burns, and Bob Burns. Memorial Services were held on April 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn.
Sheila Ayn White was born July 25, 1970 in Humboldt, Tenn; the daughter of the late William Archie Knight and Alice Faye Cox McClain. Sheila graduated from McNairy Central High School. She was formerly employed as a waitress and convenience store clerk for various restaurants and stores in Adamsville. Camping and being outdoors were Sheila's favorite pastimes, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with family. Sheila attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church when she was able. Sheila departed this life on April 4, 2021 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 50 Years, 8 Months, 10 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Cherish Leighann Tutor and husband Brad of Guys, Tenn; two sons, John McClain of Corinth, Miss. and Lucas McClain of Morris Chapel, Tenn; three sisters: Kimberly Williams and husband Daniel and Denise Lambert and husband Adam, all of Selmer, Tenn; and Chandra Godsey and husband Justin of Leapwood, Tenn; a brother, Wesley Knight of Jackson, Tenn; the father who raised her, Kenneth Stewart of Bolivar, Tenn; an uncle, Johnny Cox of Hornsby, Tenn; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Knight and Michael Knight, and a niece, Heaven Leigh Stewart. Visitation will be held on Wed, April 7, 2021 from 5 - 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn.
On Monday April 5, 2021, Linda Feeley Barber, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 81. Linda was born on February 9, 1940 in Baltimore, Md. to Bertram and Betty Rouse. Linda had a passion for learning and teaching. She received her BS in Nursing from the College of Saint Teresa’s in Kansas City, Mo. She earned a Masters in Nursing from UAB Birmingham, AL and a Masters in Education from University of Memphis. As an Associate Professor of Nursing at Union University in Jackson Tenn. she was a mentor to a generation of dedicated nurses throughout the region. She retired after 28 years of teaching receiving the University’s Honorary Alumni Award in 2002. She was known as the number one fan of the Union University Lady Bulldogs attending almost every game. She was passionate about travel and her bag was always packed for the next trip. She would claim to have visited all 50 states as well as several foreign countries including Spain, Italy, Greece and Japan. On February 3, 1977, she married Neal Ray Barber. She is survived by Neal, son Jay Feeley and wife Namiko of Kyoto, Japan; son Brendan Feeley and wife Mende of Dallas, Ga. daughter Shawna Feeley and husband Stephen Wayne of Bristol Tenn. daughter Melanie Melton and husband Brandon of Jackson Tenn. daughter Michelle Reasons and husband Larry of Hohenwald, Tenn. brother Larry Rouse and wife June of Kansas City, Mo.; and 10 grandchildren Blake, Austin, Dillon, Jackson, Marina, Molly, Ethan, Emily, Erika, and Atticus. A funeral service was held on Thursday April 8th at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Jackson Tenn; at 1pm with visitation at 12 P.M. Flowers or donations may be sent to St Mary’s. Graveside service at West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee.
Sue Neil Miller
Sue Nell Miller went home to heaven on April 6, 2021 at the age of 84. Sue was born on September 17,1936 in Bethel Springs to parents John Finley and May Lain Hendrix. Sue married Max in 1954 and lived in Mich. for 10 years before they moved back to Tennessee to raise their children on the farm. Sue was a devout Christian and served God faithfully in local churches her entire life. Sue served as a Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs where she had been an active member for the past 40 years. Sue and Max were also active in Gideons International. “Mama Sue” loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was truly the rock of the family. She lived an inspirational, eternal example of “love” and “grace” and provided a remarkable role model for all those around her. Sue is survived by her daughter Barbara Rickman (husband Larry); her daughter Nancy Lambert (fiancé Kenny Perkins); her son Chris (wife Kristin); her son Jonathan(wife Evelyn); 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Sue is preceded in death by her brothers John P. and James L. Hendrix. Celebration of Life services were held Friday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, Tenn. Please send memorial donations to The Gideons International.
Peggy J. Risner Peggy J. Risner was born in Michie, Tenn. on March 02, 1940 to Woodrow and Nellie Byrd Bryant. She was united in marriage to Billie Joe Risner who all preceded her in death. Peggy and Bill owned and operated Risners SteakHouse for 27 years. Survivors include daughters Sheila Pullen of Redford, Mich. Lisa Pullen of Englewood, Fla. stepson Ray Risner of Ramer, Tenn; stepdaughter Wendy Purcel of Las Vegas Nev. grandsons James and Brian Webb of Redford, Mich. great-granddaughter Liliana Nieves Webb of Redford, Mich. step-grandchildren Logan and Cheyenne Risner of Selmer, Tenn. sister Patsy Hunn Moore and husband Danny of Michie, Tenn. two brothers Kenneth Bryant and Mitchell Bryant of Michie, Tenn. several step great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Peggy was preceded in death by her grandson Joey Singleton, brother and sister in law AG and Freda Bryant, stepson William Risner, nieces Teresa Bryant Franklin and Stella Bryant Brown and many aunts and uncles. A Graveside Service was held on April 10, 2021 at Carter Cemetery in Michie, Tenn.
Wishing Mrs. Ione Humphrey a Happy 105 Birthday Ione was born on April 17, 1916 and became a part of Selmer following her marriage to Dr. T.N. “Bud” Humphrey in 1936. We will not be having a birthday party as we have in the past due to COVID restrictions, but please remember her with happy thoughts on her Birthday! If you would like to send her a card or words of encoragement, please mail to: Ione Humphrey 322 East Poplar Ave., Selmer.
Ruth Ann Compton Hill
Ruth Ann Compton Hill was born August 6, 1942 in Kirksville, Mo. the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Attebery Compton. She graduated high school in Akron, Colo. and went to Cosmetology School in Denver, Colo. She was united in marriage to John Hill on August 29, 1964. Mrs. Hill worked for 25 years at Dyersburg Fabrics. She was the owner of Sullivan's One Stop in Purdy. She enjoyed watching tennis, golf, crime shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, along with the news on CNN. She loved going to yard sales, fishing, and tending to her flowers. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her great grandson, Brett. Her family brought her great joy and happiness. Mrs. Hill departed this life on April 8, 2021 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 78 Years, 8 Months, 2 Days. She is survived by her husband, John Hill of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Rodney Hill and wife Sarah of Adamsville, Tenn.; a daughter, Lori Climer and husband John of Munford, Tenn.; a brother, Frankie Compton and wife Terri of Palestine, Texas; five grandchildren, Breanna Mills of Ripley, Tenn. Whitney Climer of Munford, Tenn. Hunter Hill of Adamsville, Tenn. Johnna Climer and boyfriend Logan of Millington, Tenn. Matthew Climer of Munford, Tenn. a greatgrandson, Brett Mills of Ripley, Tenn.; nephew, Scott Browder and wife, Wendy of Pascagoula, Miss; niece, Michelle Haarala and husband Mitch of Pascagoula, Miss; host of nieces, nephews, and friends, especially Roxie Holt and Sheri Austin; special caregivers, Linda Lahti, Taylor Pylate, Legacy Hospice and Primecare. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Browder and brother-inlaw, Bill Browder; cousin, James Sweetman. Services were held on April 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with John Climer officiating. Burial followed in the Beauty Hill Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
Walter Grady Prather Mr.Walter Grady Prather was born on Tuesday, January 24, 1950 to the late James Laney and Cleopatra Bishop Prather. He departed this life Sunday March 28, 2021 at the Hardin County Medical Center in Savannah, Tenn. He was a faithful member of the Apostolic Pentacostal Church until his health failed him. He loved to sing, his favorite song was “If you have to reach way down, Jesus will pick you up.” Walter was a good neighbor and friend to everyone he met. He loved telling “jokes’’ to his family and friends. Walter was married to Matilda Prather, who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory: one brother, Elder Jerry (Darlene) Prather; one sister Anita Ann Prather; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Troy Lynn Wilson Troy Lynn Wilson was born May 18, 1964 in Selmer, Tenn. the son of Barney Farrest Wilson and the late Jane Carolyn Hulsey Wilson. Troy was known by his CB handle, “Butterfingers.” He lived in Hardeman County most of his life but later moved to Dickson, Tenn. to be with the love of his life, Connie White. He worked for Shippers Choice for 30 years on truck #8864 and his favorite truck, #4159. Troy loved spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. He loved the holidays and trucking was in his blood. Most fellow truck drivers knew him as, Butterfingers but his favorite names to be called were Tater Tot or Papaw Troy. Mr. Wilson departed this life on April 1, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Okla. at the age of 56 Years, 10 Months, 14 Days. He is survived by his girlfriend, Connie White of Bon Aqua, Tenn.; two sons, Lynn Wilson and wife Jordan of Selmer, Tenn. Wesley Wilson and wife Sarah of Houston, Texas; stepson, Matt White and wife Gabriella of Bon Aqua, Tenn. a daughter, Danyelle Clark; father, Barney Wilson and wife Lisa of Somerville, Tenn. siblings, Debora (Wilson) Dirmeyer and husband Phillip of Middleton, Tenn. Tawana (Wilson) Polk and husband Donell of Bolivar, Tenn. Adele (Wilson) McCord of Brownsville, Tenn. Aaron Wilson and wife Shanna of Bolivar, Tenn.Kelsey Wilson of Somerville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his mother, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by grandparents, Jack and Leora Tucker Hulsey, Buster and Thelma Hardin Wilson, and grandson Braxton Lane Wilson. Visitation was held on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Stacey Delon Wilson Stacey Delon Wilson was born May 21, 1960 in Corinth, Miss. the son of Edna Mae South and the late Albert Ray Wilson. He was a Paramedic for 30 years and a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Michie, Tenn. He departed this life on April 7, 2021 in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 60 Years, 10 Months, 17 Days. He is survived by his mother, Edna Mae Wilson of Michie, Tenn. his children: Amanda Wilson Voyles and husband Brandon of Corinth, Miss. Andy Mallette Wilson and Wife Megan of Memphis, Tenn. and Addison Marie Lunsford and husband Jacob of Selmer, Tenn; grandchildren, Lincoln and Jack Lunsford; great grandmother, Effie South of Michie, Tenn. A graveside service was held at 3:30 pm at the Carter Cemetery in Michie, Tennessee. Donations may be made in Stacey’s memory to the Michie Volunteer Fire Department.
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James Ona Howell
Nancy Anne Baxter Bullard
Leland Neil Floyd
James Ona Howell was born March 21, 1932 in Hardeman County, Tenn. the son of the late O’Neal and Viola Pipkin Howell. He departed this life on April 9, 2021 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 89 Years, 19 Days. He retired as a Timber Cutter and was for many years. He also operated a bulldozer for a short while and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife, Margie Sue Cox Howell of Bethel Springs, Tenn. his children: James D. Howell, Bonnie Smith, Jeff Howell, Debbie Howell, Johnny Howell, Wilton Stack; children his raised like his own: Jeannie King, Connie Cossar, Jonathan Eads; nine grandchildren: Cody Lipford (Rebecca), Holli Howell, Mollie Hurst (Logan), April Kiser, Aaron Kiser, Regina Patterson, Heather Stack, Danny Stack (Kayla); a brother, Maurice “Buster” Howell (Linda); and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Howell was preceded in death by children: Jimmy Howell, Brenda Faye Howell, Belinda Kaye Howell, Danny Stack; child he raised like his own, William Ferguson; three sisters: Dorothy Simpson, Lucille Gravett, Isola McAplin; a grandchild, Wilton Stack Jr. A private graveside service was held at Silerton Cemetery in Silerton, Tenn.
Nancy Anne Baxter Bullard was born April 29, 1958 in Tampa, Fla. the daughter of the late Kenneth Richard and Barbara Isabelle Isabelle Baxter. Mrs. Bullard was a dog groomer for several years and loved taking care of the animals. An avid collector of all things antique and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She was a social butterfly and would talk to everyone. Mrs. Bullard departed this life on April 1, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 62 Years, 11 Months, 3 Days. She is survived by a son, Jason Carter of Manchester, Tenn. two daughters, Barbara Geanne Labossiere of Selmer, Tenn. Annielyn Null and husband Patrick of Pearl, Miss. a sister, Rhonda Tears and wife Donald of Adamsville, Tenn. a brother, Kenneth Richard Baxter Jr.; eight grandchildren; two nieces, Rhonda Anglin and Joyce Knott both of Adamsville, Tenn. nephew, Dirk Tears and wife Emily of Michie, Tenn.; roommate, Harold “Mac” Page of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bullard was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Arianna Dillworth; great nephew, Jacob Tears. There will be private family services at a later date.
Leland Neil (Jug Head) Floyd was born September 20, 1952 in Selmer, Tenn. the son of the late Holland and Beedie Plunk Floyd. He was united in marriage to Debra Isabelle on May 4, 1990. Mr. Floyd was a member of the first graduating class from McNairy Central High School in 1970. He was formerly employed as a machine operator for Brown Shoe Company and also worked as a brick layer in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening, and loved spending time with his granddaughters. Mr. Floyd departed this life on March 30, 2021 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 6 Months, 10 Days. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debra (Isabelle) Floyd of Ramer, Tenn. two sons, Darrin Floyd and Kevin Floyd, both of Ramer, Tenn. two grandchildren, Skyler Floyd and Taylor Floyd, both of Savannah, Tenn. a special daughter-in-law, Sherry Pilkington of Savannah, Tenn. a brother, Larry Floyd and wife Linda of Eastview, Tenn; in-laws Pat and Don Brugh of Orlando Fla. special friends Larry Perkins of S.C and James Fortune of Miss. and numerous cousins, other extended family, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Floyd.
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Community Events McNairy Chamber Hosts City of Stars April 24 McNairy County Chamber and EDC will host their Annual Banquet in downtown Selmer on Saturay, April 24 at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and awards. This is an outdoor event and COVID friendly. Tickets are still available. Call 731-645-6360.
May 1
A Pink Ribbon Garden Party will be held Saturday, May 1 at 4 p.m. at the Farmer Market - Rockabilly Park in downtown Selmer. There is no charge for this event, but must RSVP to attend and to reserve a seat. Contact Edna Barnette at 731645-3799 or 731-610-6600 or email to womenofcourage3@gmail.com.
ACH McNairy Skilled Nursing Care Week
God’s Way Charity Hall Giveaway April 24
God’s Way Charity Hall will be having their giveaway on Saturday, April 3 and Saturday April 24, at 111 Peach Steet, Selmer, beginning at 8 a.m. There will be clothing for all ages, household items, toys and lots of misc.
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May 10
AHC will be celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week on Monday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. with a car parade like last year. The theme is “ Together Through the Season’s”. We all have been through this Pandemic through all the seasons together. I am informing families and friends of our residents, to decorate their cars according to their favorite season.
MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY
APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m. Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor
10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service
5 p.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.
Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn. Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. Discipleship Training: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m. Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m. Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. John Little, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (731) 239-9691
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.
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New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Amanda Westmoreland Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m. Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m. New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Tony Newman, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Ladies Prayer Brunch 2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sulphur Springs United
Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m. First United Pentecostal-Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA
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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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As required by Chapter No.175, Public Arts of Tennessee 1939 As amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of Jeanie Henderson Freeman, late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on April 8,2021, Letters Testimony in respect to the Estate of Jeanie Henderson Freeman, 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 his Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk& Master 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 from the first publication(or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication(or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty days (60) days prior to the date that is Four (4) months from the date of first publication (or 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 eighth (8) day of April, 2021. Richard James Lester, Executor Estate of Jeanie Henderson Freeman Kim Boals, Clerk & Master Terry Abernathy, Attorney 9287 (50-51) ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE HALEY RAY ANN LUCAS VS. DYLAN WAYNE LUCAS, DEFENDANT, DOCKET NO. 2021-DV-13 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint which is Sworn to, that the whereabouts of the Defendant, DYLAN WAYNE LUCAS, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by the diligent search and inquiry made to that end. IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED that Publication Notice issue against the Defendant, DYLAN WAYNE LUCAS, requiring him to appear and
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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 refrenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgement creditors or lien holder with an intrest 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. Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of Jonpaul Lucius, and those claiming through him/her/it/them. Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of 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,an place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified /bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time foreclosure deed is delivered. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded only by Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse. Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title.This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for this purpose. LOGS Legal Group LLP Substitute Trustee 101330 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone (704)333*8107 Fax (704)333-8156 File No.21-121144 9286(50,51,52)
Substitute Trustee’s Sale Sale at public auction will be on May 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM local time, at the center of courthouse door, McNairy County Courthouse, 170 Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Jonpaul Lucius, to John Clark, Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, INC. as nominee for First State Bank on January 13, 2012 at Deed of Trust 404, Page 2784, Instrument No. 80328; conducted by LOGS_ Legal Group LLP, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the McNairy County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party Entitled to Enforce the debt: JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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 said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended. Street Address: 152 South Elysian Dr. Selmer, Tenn. 38375 Parcel Number: 099 019.06 Current Owner(s)of Property: Jonpaul Lucius This sale is subject to, without limitations, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid axes; 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
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Notice Of Invitation To Bid The McNairy County Board of Education, School Nutrition Department is requesting bids for Ice Cream & Ice Cream Services & Verifiable Produce and Request for Proposals for Pest Control and Treatment and Semi-Annual Inspection and Servicing of Hood Fire Suppression Systems. These services are for all eight (8) McNairy County Schools. A copy of the bid documents will be available at the School Nutrition Office, 305 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, TN 38375. The bids and Request for Proposals must be mailed or delivered to the McNairy County Board of Education, School Nutrition Office, 530 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, TN 38375, by Tuesday, April 27,2021 at 10:00 A.M. CST. Bids and Requests for proposals will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. CST on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Faxed or e-mailed bids or proposals are not acceptable. If you should have questions, please contact Gayle Brooks, School Nutrition Program Supervisor at (731) 645-7731 The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Notice of Invitation to Bid The McNairy County Board of Education, School Nutrition Program Department is requesting bids for food and non-food supplies for the 2021-2022 school year. McNairy County will be bidding as a part of the Chickasaw-Shiloh Area Partnership with Chester, Decatur, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson Counties and Lexington City Boards of Education. Complete bid instructions and the bid specification document may be picked up from the School Nutrition Program Department, McNairy County Board of Education, 530 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, Tennessee 38375. Bid must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The bids will be opened at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the McNairy County Board of Education, 530 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee. The McNairy County Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. If interested in bidding, you may contact Gayle Brooks, McNairy County School Nutrition Program Director at (731) 645-7731. This institution is an equal opportunity provider
City of Bethel Springs Seeking CMFO The City of Bethel Springs is seeking candidates to fill a position as Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) as required for all municipalities. Position full-time or part-time and requires current certification. Apply at Bethel Springs City Hall, 4066 Main Street, Bethel Springs, TN 38315 The City of Bethel Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
City of Ramer Seeking Bids Project No. 12097 Town of Ramer, Tennessee (Owner) Sealed bids for blastcleaning and coating of the interior of a 100,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank for the Town of Ramer, Tennessee will be received at Ramer Town Hall until 2:00 p.m., C.S.T. April 27, 2021, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The information for Bidders, General Conditions, Plans, Specifications and other contract requirements may be examined at Ramer Town Hall. Copies may be obtained at Ramer Town Hall upon payment of $50.00. Payments for contract documents are Non-Refundable.
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The Owner reserves the right to waive and informalities or to reject any or all bids. All Bidders must be licensed General Contractors as required by the State of Tennessee, and qualified for the type of work being bid upon. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
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Sports
Wednesday, APRIL 14, 2021
Local Events Adamsville Spring Tennis Tournament The Adamsville High School Tennis Team we will be sponsoring a non-sanctioned tennis tournament open to all on April 23-25 at Buford Pusser Memorial Park in Adamsville For more information or entry forms, call Michael Harvill at 731-439-4137 between 10:05 and 11 Monday through Friday, or 731-434-8960 after 6 pm. Deadline for entry is 9 p.m. April 21. McNairy Central Summer Basketball Camps The annual McNairy Central Basketball Camps will hold their middle school girls and boys camps June 7 - 10. $35 / game. For information, call Jerry Lott 731-610-0794 or Stacy Riley 731-610-4898. To post a local sportsrelated event here, call the Independent Appeal at 731645-5346 or send an email to graphics2@independentappeal.com. Deadline for all announcement is 5 p.m. each Monday. All events must take place in - or have a connection to - McNairy County.
Local Schedule April 15 High School Tennis Hardin County at McNairy Central, 4 Scotts Hill at Adamsville, 4 High School Baseball Adamsville at JCS, 6 April 16 High School Soccer Loretto at Adamsville, 6
Lady Bobcats win in county rivalry By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats rallied to take a 4-2 victory over the Adamsville Lady Cardinals on Monday. Adamsville’s Cecilia Maxey drew a leadoff walk in the top of the third and was out at second on a ground ball to Anna Bedwell. Lady Cardinals’ pitcher Chloee Swearingen reached first on the fielder’s choice. Sierra Luster sent Swearingen to second with a base hit. A Shelbe Sisk line drive double plated Luster and Swearingen to give Adamsville the 2-0 lead. Lynlee Brown delivered a 1-out triple in the fifth to kick-start the Lady Bobcats offense. She scored on a Madison Montgomery base hit to put McNairy Central within 2-1. A Chloe Shelton double tied the game at 2-2. Shelton scored on a Maddie Kirk double to give the Lady Bobcats their first lead at 3-2. Kirk scored on a Chanley Price base hit. Swearingen pitched a complete game for Adamsville, throwing six innings. She gave up
Staff Photo by Joel Counce
khloe Ganus runs after a bunt while McNairy Central catcher Chloe Shelton goes after the ball on Monday. The Lady Bobcats won the game 4-2. four runs on nine hits and struck out three. the game, hitting one batter, but gave up no runs, no hits Montgomery got the start for McNairy Central and and no walks. She struck out four. pitched four innings. She gave up two runs on three hits The win was the Lady Bobcats’ ninth straight in the and three walks. She struck out six. Kylee Brown finished rivalry.
Adamsville soccer wins two of three Oldham added a goal at the 56 minute mark off a Luke Evans assist. Goalkeeper Tyler Pitts finished with three saves. “We maintained about 65 percent possession in the first half,” Evans said. “We allowed one shot on goal. It was a great defensive effort.”
April 17 High School Baseball Adamsville at Hardin County, 3:30 April 19 High School Tennis Bolivar at McNairy Central, 4 High School Baseball Chester County at Adamsville, 6 April 20 High School Tennis North Side at McNairy Central, 4 High School Soccer Fayette Ware at Adamsville, 6 High School Baseball Adamsville at Chester County, 6 April 22 High School Tennis McNairy Central at South Side, 4 Middleton at Adamsville, 4 High School Baseball Adamsville at Bolivar, 6
Staff Photo by Joel Counce
Adamsville’s Luke Evans (4) looks to make a pass downfield during the Cardinals’ 7-2 route of Wayne County. minute mark on a Jakob Oldham pass. By Joel Counce Mike Mullins added a goal at the 28 Staff Writer minute mark on a Tristan Graham assist The Adamsville Cardinals scored to give Adamsville (4-2-1, 2-0-1) a 2-0 April 23 three assisted goals in a 3-0 victory over halftime lead. High School Baseball “We played well defensively in the Scotts Hill on Monday in a rematch of the McNairy Central at Hardin 2019 district championship game. first half,” Adamsville head coach Noah County, 4 Kameron Graham scored at the 17 Evans said. High School Track Adamsville at USJ, 4 April 24 High School Baseball Adamsville at Corinth, 1 McNairy Central at Hardin County, 4 April 26 High School Baseball McNairy Central at Adamsville, 6 High School Tennis Bolivar at Adamsville, 4 April 27 High School Baseball Adamsville at McNairy Central, 5 April 29 High School Baseball McNairy Central at Wayne County, 5 April 30 High School Baseball Hardin County at Adamsville, 5 McNairy Central at Bolivar, 6 High School Track Adamsville at USJ, 4 May 4 High School Track Adamsville at USJ, 4 May 11 High School Track Sub-sectionals, TBA
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Adamsville 0, Loretto 0 Adamsville goalkeeper Tyler Pitts grabbed 12 saves in his return from injury in a 0-0 stalemate with district foe Loretto. “ Tyler Pitts had a great game in goal along with our defenders and midfield,” Adamsville head coach Noah Evans said. “When your keeper gets 10-plus saves and a clean sheet, you usually win, but tonight was a game that we settled for a tie.” The game with Loretto was played the night after a 7-2 route of Wayne County the night before. “I was proud of the effort in the Loretto game,” Adamsville head coach Noah Evans said. “We had a few chances to score and even had confusion about a goal that appeared to go in the net. We missed an-
other good chance in an open goal situation, but couldn’t get a goal.” The two teams meet again in Adamsville on April 16.
Adamsville 7, Wayne County 2 The Adamsville Cardinals got a hat trick from both Jakob Oldham and Kameraon Graham to down Wayne County 7-2 on Monday. Leonard Phegely added a goal and three assists. Tristan Graham finished with two assists. Kameron Graham had an assist. Goalkeepers Tyler Pitts and James Bergeron finished with one and five saves, respectively. Adamsville led 6-0 at halftime. “I’m really pleased with how we played tonight,” Kameron Graham said. “The second half, we kind of lost our juice and gave up a couple of knucklehead goals.” Oldham scored first within the first minute to give the Cardinals a 1-0
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McNairy Central splits in four game week By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The Riverside Panthers used an 8-run second inning to push to a 9-2 victory over the McNairy Central Bobcats on Monday. McNairy Central took an early in the top of the second. Bryce King doubled to leadoff the inning. He scored on a Trey Rickman double to give McNairy Central the 1-0 lead. Landon Moore hit the Bobcats’ third double of the inning and put McNairy Central up 2-0. Riverside responded with seven hits, including a double and two walks to take the 8-2 lead. The Panthers got their ninth run on a hit batter, a walk and an error in the bottom of the fifth. Jake Morris took the loss on the mound for McNairy Central, throwing four innings and surrendering eight runs – five earned – on eight hits and two walks. (Martin) Westview 3,
McNairy Central 2 Jack Johnson and Peyton Brown both launched solo home runs in a 3-2 loss to (Martin) Westview on Friday. Bryce King hit a double for the Bobcats third hit on the night. Johnson’s blast came in the first inning when he blasted a first pitch to left field. Brown’s blast came in the top of the fourth. He sent a 1-1 pitch to left to give the Bobcats a 2-0 lead. Westview tied the game at 2-2 on a passed ball, two errors and two hits. The Chargers broke the tie in the bottom of the fifth with a home run to take a 3-2 lead. Rickman took the loss, throwing one inning and surrendering one run on one hit. Will Overton started the game and threw four innings, giving up two runs – none earned – on three hits and striking out six.
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Staff Photos by Joel Counce
McNairy Central’s Peyton Brown runs for home during the Bobcats 10-9 victory over the Chester County Eagles. The Bobcats went 2-2 on the week and are 3-8 on the season.
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SPORTS
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Cardinals down Madison, fall to Scotts Hill By Joel Counce Staff Writer
Wes Butler threw a complete game shutout and Logan Luckett hit 3-for-4 in an 8-0 Adamsville Cardinals victory over Lexington on Monday. Chaz Sanders drew a leadoff walk in the first. Chaz Sanders was hit by a pitch. Jake Whitley loaded the bases with a base hit. Sanders scored on a Harrison Way base hit to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead. The inning ended on a double play. The Cardinals broke the game open in the fourth. Lathan Morris drew a leadoff walk. Wes Butler was hit by a pitch. Morris moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a Luckett base hit that sent courtesy runner Alex Crane to second. Ashton Duke loaded the bases with a single. Crane scored on a Sanders ground ball sacrifice to push the Adamsville lead to 3-0. Plunk walked to load the bases. Luckett and Duke scored on a Tyler Barclay base hit to give Adamsville a 5-0 lead. Butler was hit by a pitch with one out in the fifth. Courtesy runner Crane moved to third on a Luckett
base hit. Crane scored on a Duke base hit. A Morris walk and back-to-back base hits by Butler and Luckett loaded the bases for the Cardinals in the top of the seventh. Morris and Crane scored on a wild pitch to push the Adamsville lead to 8-0. Duke finished 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI. Adamsville 5, Madison Academy 2 The Adamsville Cardinals took an early lead and cruised to a 5-2 finish over the Madison Academy Knights on Friday. Chaz Sanders and Carson Plunk drew back-toback walks to start the first inning. Sanders and courtesy runner Alex Crane scored on a Jake Whitley double to give the Cardinals a 2-0 lead. Wes Butler drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the second, but was thrown out at second on Logan Luckett’s ground ball. Luckett stole second base and moved to third on a wild pitch. Kaleb Graham drew a walk and stole second. Butler scored on a wild pitch that sent Graham to third. Luckett reached on an error with two outs in the
bottom of the fourth. Graham reached on a bunt single that sent Luckett to third. Graham stole second before scoring on a Sanders single that also scored Luckett. The Knights scored a pair of runs in the seventh on a pair of hits, two walks and an error. Plunk earned the win on the mound, throwing the first four shutout innings. He gave up two hits, two walks and struck out seven. Ashton Duke earned the save in 2/3 innings, striking out two and surrendering two hits. Scotts Hill 3, Adamsville 2 The Scotts Hill Lions plated a pair of third inning runs to claim a 3-2 victory over the Adamsville Cardinals on April 6. Adamsville took an early 1-0 lead. Chaz Sanders led off the first with a base hit and took second on a wild pitch. Sanders scored on a Tyler Barclay base hit to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead in the first. The Lions evened the score at 1-1 with a first inning home run. Scotts Hill took the lead for good with a third in-
Adamsville’s Harrison Way fires a pitch home earlier in the season. ning run on a double, an error and a pair of fielder’s choice plays to push its lead to 3-1. Harrison Way led off the fourth with a base hit
and moved to second on a William Heath walk. Logan Luckett loaded the bases with a 1-out base hit. Way scored on an Ashton Duke ground ball sacrifice.
Staff Photos by Joel Counce
Way went the distance for the Cardinals in the loss, surrendering two earned runs on three hits and a walk. He struck out four.
McNairy Central blanks Lady Lions, falls to Riverside
Staff Photos by Joel Counce
Analynn Maxedon launches a 2-run blast against Scotts Hill. The solo shot gave McNairy Central the By Joel Counce 10-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth and the Staff Writer sent the Lady Lions home. McNairy Central took an early lead in Chloe Shelton’s 2-run blast ended the the bottom of the first off back-to-back game.
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McNairy Central 18, Hall 6 The McNairy Central Bobcats exploded for 11 runs in the sixth inning to roll to an 18-6. The big sixth inning saw 14 Bobcats bat, seven hits – including triples by Peyton Brown and Wesley Rickman – five walks and one hit batter. Jack Johnson was 2-for-2 with three RBI in the inning. Ethan Johnston opened the game by reaching on an error and scored on a Johnson double. Johnson scored on a Brown double. Brown moved to third on a Bryce King ground ball sacrifice and scored on a balk. The Tigers tied the game 3-3 in the bottom half of the first on an error, three walks and two hits, including a double. Landon Moore drew a leadoff walk to start the top of the second. He scored on an Ethan Johnston base hit to give the Bobcats a 4-3 lead. Brown started the top of the third with a walk. He scored on a King double. Rickman doubled courtesy runner Will Moffitt home to give McNairy Central the 6-3 lead. Halls tied the game 6-6 in the bottom of the third on three errors and a walk. Keen led off the top of the fourth with a walk and moved to second on
a Johnston base hit. After a double play, Brown doubled Keen home to put McNairy Central up 7-6. Brown finished 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple, two walks, three runs and five RBI. Rickman finished 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and three RBI. Johnston finished 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI. Johnson finished 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and four RBI. King, Rickman and Yopp finished with two hits each. Jake Morris earned the win on the mound for McNairy Central, throwing four innings and giving up six runs – one earned – on four hits and five walks. Rickman finished the game with two scoreless, no-hit innings. He walked two and struck out two. McNairy Central 10, Chester County 9 The McNairy Central Bobcats battled through a back-and-forth home game with the Chester County Eagles to claim a 10-9 victory on April 6. The Bobcats raced to a 6-1 lead through the first two innings. Jack Johnson hit a 1-out single in the bottom of the first and scored on a Peyton Brown double. Brown moved to third on the throw home and scored on Bryce King sacrifice fly. Chester County cut the Bobcats lead to 2-1 on a pair of errors. McNairy Central added four runs in the second. Landon Moore drew a
leadoff walk and moved to second on a Jake Morris sacrifice bunt. Courtesy runner Aidan Moffitt scored on an Aidan Yopp base hit to push the Bobcats lead to 3-1. Luke Keen singled before Ethan Johnston doubled courtesy runner Mitchell Tucker home. Keen scored on a Johnson sacrifice fly to put the Bobcats up 5-1. Johnston scored on a wild pitch to give McNairy Central the 6-1 lead. The Eagles plated a pair of runs in the top of the third to cut the McNairy Central lead to 6-3. They added three more runs in the fourth on four hits, a walk and a fielder’s choice. Brown drew a 1-out walk in the bottom of the fourth and scored on a Trey Rickman double. The Eagles added a pair of runs in the fifth on four hits, including two doubles, and an error to take a 9-7 lead. But McNairy Central fought back in the bottom of the fifth. Keen delivered a 2-out base hit and Johnston was hit by a pitch before Johnson homered to right field. The 3-run blast gave the Bobcats a 10-9 advantage. Brown earned the win on the mound, throwing 3 1/3 innings and surrendering one run on a hit and a walk. He struck out one. Wesley Rickman earned the save by collecting the final two outs on four pitches.
doubles by Shelton and Lynlee Brown. Shelton led off the bottom of the third with a base hit. Courtesy runner Aspen Teague was thrown out at second on a fielder’s choice by Brown. Chanley Price hit a double that landed at the base of the left field fence to score Brown and give the Lady Bobcats a 2-0 lead. Price took third on a Maddie Kirk base hit. She scored on a wild pitch that sent Kirk to third. Analynn Maxedon blas to left-center field to score a pair of runs and give the Lady Bobcats a 4-0 lead. McNairy Central broke the game open with five runs in the bottom of the fourth. Pitcher Kylee Brown led off by reaching on an error. She moved to second on a Duey Pierce sacrifice bunt. Courtesy runner Mollie Isbell scored on a Lynlee Brown base hit to push the Lady Bobcats lead to 5-0. Brown moved to second on a Price base hit. Brown and Price moved on
a wild pitch. Brown scored on a Kirk ground ball base hit to push the McNairy Central lead to 6-0. Analynn Maxedon gave the Lady Bobcats a 9-0 lead with a no-doubt home run to left field. Kylee Brown threw all six innings, surrendering only one hit, a double in the top of the second. She gave up five walks and struck out nine.
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minute mark off a Phegely assist to push the lead to 5-0. Phegely scored off a Tristan Graham assist at the 29 minute mark to set the score at 6-0. Oldham added another goal off a Tristan Graham assist at the 59 minute mark. “(Before the season started) it had been a while since we played together,” Oldham said. “We’ve played together well and I think the chemistry is going to continue to get better.”
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lead on a pass from Phegely. Phegely found Oldham again three minutes later for a second goal and a 2-0 Adamsville lead. Graham scored his first goal 15 minutes into the contest with a kick to the lower right side of the net. He scored again with 23 minutes in to give the Cardinals a 4-0 lead. Graham scored his third first half goal at the 26
Riverside 3, McNairy Central 2 The McNairy Central Lady Bobcats fell behind to the Riverside Lady Panthers in a 2-run fourth inning and could not recover in a 3-2 loss on April 6. Duey Pierce opened the game for the Lady Bobcats (12-3) with a leadoff walk, stole second and moved to third on a Lynlee Brown double. Pierce gave McNairy Central its first lead on Chanley Price sacrifice fly. Riverside tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the
first on three walks and a wild pitch. Maddie Kirk led off the top of the second with a bunt single. She took second, then third on a wild pitch and scored on an Anna Bedwell base hit. Bedwell moved to second on Carly Maness sacrifice bunt, then took third on a Kylee Brown base hit. But the Lady Bobcats ended the inning with both runners stranded. The Lady Panthers took control in the fourth inning. They plated a pair of runs on two hits, two errors and a walk to take the 3-2 lead. McNairy Central stranded seven runners in the contest and didn’t have a base runner past first after the fourth inning. Bedwell and Kirk both finished 2-for-3 at the plate for the Lady Bobcats. The loss was the second consecutive 3-2 loss for McNairy Central, after winning seven straight games before.
With the win, the Cardinals improved to 3-2 on the season. “Our team responded well to the McNairy Central loss,” Adamsville head coach Noah Evans said. “We did not get to practice much last week due to the weather and Easter weekend, so I was impressed with our adjustments and effort in the game.” Evans said the real test is yet to come. “We will learn how much we’ve improved,” he said.
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Adamsville’s Reid Tucker fights for possession against Wayne County on April 5.