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Tragedy on the Tennessee Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
Scene of the vehicle recovery on the bank of the Tennessee River near Hagy’s Restaurant.
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A one vehicle accident occurred Friday evening around 7:00 pm claiming the life of Christopher E. Wardlow 43, from Counce. According to eyewitnesses the driver waved to bystanders in the parking lot as he sped towards the Tennessee River. The vehicle came to rest about 100 feet from the bank and sank in an area about thirty feet deep. Swift currents caused by rising flood waters made immediate recovery of the vehicle impossible. “We waited until daylight today because of the river conditions.” Said Melvin Martin, Hardin County Fire Chief and EMA Director. The river was approaching nine inches over flood stage with a swift current during the time of the recovery effort. The vehicle and it’s occupant were recovered at 1:00 pm Saturday afternoon. The incident is still under investigation at this time.
Job loss leads to daily devotional Janet Rail Publisher
A moment of quiet time ended with the idea to create a daily devotional book. It was in 2008, while doing his daily quiet time one morning when Joey Edwards ran across something he thought the elders of his church would be encouraged by. He sent an email to the elders with a little bit of scripture to support the idea. They really enjoyed it. Edwards then sent it daily. Before he knew it, the people in the congregation wanted it and from there it grew into a daily practice. The first thing each morning, Ed-
wards, works on his daily devotional message with scripture and sends it to about 500 people. In turn, Edwards said, a lot of those people send it on to others all over the world that are either family or friends. Edwards estimates that around 2,000 people now see his post daily. “I post this on my personal page, a 365 daily page and the Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church Facebook page daily,” said Edwards. What came from these daily devotionals was the idea for a book covering 365 days a year complete with a message, scripture, a daily prayer list and task list as a guide to start ones day with the Lord. Upon release of the book, which covers all books of the Bible, a friend who works for the Dollar General corporate office,
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Pastor Joey Edwards is seen here with both of his current publications.
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Big Hill Trail Run set for this weekend Bryan Huff
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People enjoying the kayaks purchased with funds from the first trail run.
The 5k trail run takes the runners on an adventure through the east side of the park and covers terrain that is steep and treacherous. You can also opt in for the 10k version of the run which includes the Sheriff’s Challenge. Runners in this challenge will climb the observation tower, ring a bell and then climb back down to rejoin the race. There is also a one-mile fun run which is on pavement but still offers a steep hill to climb as part of the fun. The Big Hill 5k and 10k Trail runs are set to kick off on March the 27th. This is the 4th year the event has taken place. It was started in 2017 as a class project of the McNairy County Adult Leadership Class to raise funds for canoes. The state of Tennessee joined in this year as well and donated kayaks which the park now rents out. The race has raised around $9,000 since it began. This money has been used for items such as a boat trailer and a log splitter. “This race attracts many people to the park for running and water sports” said
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McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of March 23
Vaccination Phase Three Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
Total Tested 20,060 Cases 2,720 Deaths 53 Recovered 2,658
Governor Lee announced Tennessee’s Phase 3 of the Covid-19 Vaccination Plan would begin March 18th. All Tennessee adults ages 16 and up will be eligible no later than April 5th. Eligibility for those in Phase 3 will run alongside age based eligibility. Supplies of Covid-19 vaccine doses continue to increase. This rapid increase in supply is allowing the state to rapidly
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From the western coast of India to a small town in West Tennessee, Jay Patel found a place to call home. Patel grew up in Gujarat, a state on the western coast of India, on the Arabian Sea. In that area there is a saying, where the guest is ‘God’ and the people are gregariously friendly. It is the home state of Mahatma Ghandi whose life’s teachings inspired many. The area is known for its beaches, historic capitals, hill resorts and wildlife sanctuaries. The area includes the only habitat of the Asiatic Lions and is touted as the safest state with a population of 62.7 million. The country is vast and half of India’s workers rely on agriculture. This makes up one third of the work in the service industry. India is the most populous democracy in the world but Patel longed for more and in 1996 decided to make his way to America. A journey that started 28 years ago culminated
into a more comfortable life for Patel and his family following years of hard work and dedication. Like many immigrants from India, Patel had dreamed for a better life. At the age of nineteen, he decided to move to Queens, New York alone with little financial support. “I came to the United States by myself to build a better life, a better future. You can accomplish anything in this country if you are willing to work hard,” said Patel. Starting out Patel was able to work with friends and some family in various jobs before purchasing a convenience store. He owned that store for five years in Queens. He was then able to move to Long Island, New York to again work with family and purchased a small card and gift shop in the community. After four years at the gift shop Patel purchased the Suffolk One Stop, a restaurant and deli in the eastern most county in the United States, which the family ran for six years. During that time in New York, Patel married his wife
Big Hill Trail Run From Page 1 Justin King, Park Manager. This event introduced people from large running groups to Big Hill Pond and help to start the larger race, the 24/50k that occurs in the fall of each year. The 2020 Trail run was canceled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. This year the goal is to raise funds to purchase at least two paddle boards that guest will be able to rent and explore the lake. For more information about the race or to register please visit www.bighilltrailrun.com
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accelerate eligibility. Phase 3 includes residents and staff members of congregate living facilities including college dormitories, group homes and shelters and those in the corrections system. It will also include grocery store workers who were not eligible for vaccination based on previous age or risk-based categories. 2.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered to Tennessee providers to date Expecting approximately 311,000 vaccine doses week of March 22 Expecting new allocations of Johnson and Johnson vaccine week of March 29, which will increase weekly supplies by 30 percent Effective Mar. 18, Tennesseans aged 55 and older and those in Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan are eligible. Phase 2 includes those who work in settings that have experienced high numbers of COVID-19 in-
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Jay Patel stands in front of his third business in McNairy County. Daxa and they had three children born in New York City before they made the decision to visit his wife’s relatives in Tennessee and look for an opportunity to purchase another business. “When we pulled up to the now Selmer Quick Stop in 2007 to meet with friends about business opportunities. People were waving at us in our car and so friendly from the moment we arrived in Selmer. I like the store, the area and the people. I said to myself, this is home. “I love my customers and have a great clientele. McNairy County gave me a chance to grow,” said Patel. My two girls were 8 and 6 years old and my son only eight months old when we arrived in Selmer. Patel purchased the store in 2007 and recently bought the building. In addition, Patel joined with his brother-in-law, John Patel of Savannah, in the purchase of the Selmer Tobacco and Beverage Mart on Mulberry Avenue in 2015. “John and I cleaned out the building and built the counter inside to start a liquor store. It was a lot of work
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but it has paid off.” Just a couple of weeks ago the pair purchased North End Wine and Spirits on Peach Street in Selmer. “My two daughters are in college, both attending Middle Tennessee State University. My oldest daughter plans to become a Physician’s Assistant (PA) and my youngest daughter is studying to be a Nurse Practitioner. My son is in school at Selmer Middle School and my wife Daxa works with me at the convenience store,” said Patel. Patel shared the fact that it has been quite the journey from the meager beginnings to the success of owning three businesses in the county but one that required many long hours of work with great support from the community. “I am so proud to be where I am today as none of this would be possible without the support of the many wonderful customers and townspeople here in Selmer. I am happy to call McNairy County home,” said Patel.
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The “Indian” names for the full moons were first published in the Maine Farmer’s Almanac in the 1930’s. March 28th will see a full moon known by Early Native Americans in the southern regions of the United States as the Worm Moon. This name was given due to the reappearance of the earthworms and the softening of the ground during this time of year. This is the final full moon of Winter. Tribes of the Northeastern United States referred to this moon as the Crow Moon as the cawing of crows would signal the end of winter. Other names for this moon are the Crust Moon, the Sap Moon and the Sugar Moon. The Crust Moon name refers to the time of year the snow would begin to “crust” as it would thaw in the day and refreeze in the nighttime. Sugar and Sap Moon names were used to mark the time of tapping the maple trees. fection clusters, and whose work is critical to continuing vital state operations. These groups include: Child welfare and adult protective services agency workers with direct public exposure Commercial food manufacturing workers Commercial agriculture workers involved in production and safety of food supplies and commodities Corrections system workers not
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McNairy Carl Perkins Center to begin fund raising efforts for new year By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The Carl Perkins Center struggled through 2020. “Even when the world was shut down, child abuse did not,” Carl Perkins Center Director Callie Allison said. “Neither did the Carl Perkins Center. The support of the community is much needed. We are still taking care of kids in McNairy County.” April marks the first time the West Tennessee based will be able to host fundraisers. “This time, this year, we should be planning our dinner and auction,” Allison said. “We were not able to do our dinner and auction last year. This year, we were not able to do it again due to the time frame. “Even though things are opening back up and we are not on a restriction, we haven’t been able to do it this year.” The first weekend in April, the center wants to egg yards all over McNairy County. The organization will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2-3 with Easter egg hunts at residences. “We ‘egg’ your yard, do a specialized note for the child,” Carl Perkins Center Director Callie Allison said.
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An Invitation to Holy Week
Holy Week begins on Sunday, March 28 with Palm Sunday. All are invited, even encouraged, to celebrate and participate in Holy Week with all churches in the Selmer Ministerial Association. Palm Sunday Service - We will begin our worship at Lakeview Church, Sunday, March 28 at 6 p.m. with minister Clint Overton hosting a service of music, scripture and prayer. All other services during the week are held at 12 noon at the Selmer United Methodist Church where social distancing will be honored. Free meals catered for each lunch service. Monday
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McNairy Co. Sheriff’s Office reports by Joel Counce Staff Writer
A Selmer has been charged with criminal attempt and burglary after deputies from the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office found him using a crowbar on a vehicle at a residence. Charles Anthony Sand-
McNairy County General Sessions Court and and failure to appear warrant from Chester County.
ers, 47, was arrested early in the morning on March 17 after he allegedly tried to take things he said belonged to him from the vehicle. Victim statements allege Sanders had made earlier attempts to take things at the same residence. Sanders was also charged with a violation of probation warrant from
The McNairy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of a Pocahontas residence. An unknown person – or persons – broke into the house, which is being
renovated, and took a two antique beds, mattresses, two 65-inch TVs, a microwave, a heater, a tote filled motocross gear and motocross trophies. They also left a hole in a porch where wood had rotted. The items – valued at more than $1,000 – were taken over a 10 day period.
Ramer City Meeting By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The Ramer Mayor and Board of Aldermen discussed repairing the town’s water tower in its March meeting. “We want to use the $36,000 (Tennessee Gov. Bill) Lee is going to give us on it,” Ramer Mayor George Armstrong said. The board hired Farley Purvis of Tank Consultants of Tennessee to do the repairs. “The inside of the water tower has some rust on the inside of it where the paint has chipped over the years,” Armstrong said. “It’s just some preventative maintenance.” The work will be paid for through a Local Government Recovery and Rebuilding Direct Appropriation Grants available after August 1. The grants can be used for one-time expenses instead of annually recurring expenses and cannot be used for new building construction is not allowed, outside of permitted spending categories. The board also: - announced the removal of an old concession stand from Ramer City Park. The town has been working to improve the parks, ball
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suggested that Edwards develop a more affordable paperback book with 180 day devotional. The 180 day devotional in paperback allows you to cover the New Testament in six months and is now sold in Dollar General, Sams Club stores nationally as well as select Piggly Wiggly stores. 365 daily hardback is only available on Amazon and some Barnes & Noble stores. Edwards currently serves as pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer and lives in Arlington, Tennessee. “I am originally from Weakly County and raised in Sharon prior to coming to Selmer.” Since 1997 Edwards has spent time as a college professor teaching various classes at Bethel University, Lemoyne Owen College, Webster University, Christian Brothers University, Victory University and others. Edwards started out teaching business and has a masters in business from the University of Tennessee at Martin but after returning to seminary school and received a masters and doctorate of ministry he started teaching religion also. “In my religion classes, I have always required the students to get the email and respond to one every week. At the end of the class I take them off the email list if they want me to, but the large majority want to stay on the list. That is one way the ministry has grown,” said Edwards. “As a professor, I have been a part-time pastor all of these years with my full-time job teaching college. My family moved to Memphis in 2008 but last year because of COVID-19, I lost my job at the college. After that, I had friends including Gene King, a member of my congregation, who encouraged me to put a years worth of these in a prayer journal and publish it. I never really had the time until I lost my job last year and that gave me time to do it so I did. “ said Edwards. With the 365 daily, you can read the Bible in one year. “You still need to reference your Bible, to get into the scripture fully, but there is a reference to Matthew and Genesis on the first page and it goes all the way to Revelation and Malachi to end the old testament.” said Edwards. “There is no rhyme or reason to it, I have a ton of daily inspirational thoughts plus scripture to support it with a place to write your prayer list and to do list for the day. The idea is to take one day at a time. That is the whole idea behind this, just focus on today,” said Ed-
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fields and structures. A new concession stand was completed in April. - Armstrong told the board he had requested funds to pay for repairs made to the town’s pavilion. “It was damaged two years ago,” Armstrong said. “It’s already been repaired.” - purchased five new benches for the town’s park walking track. “The old benches were just made of wood and it wasn’t treated,” Ramer Alderman Bobby Wardlow said. The new benches will be made of steel. The Ramer Mayor and Board of Aldermen meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in the town hall.
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The McNairy County Commission will hold a called meeting on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chancery Courtroom at the courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and approve a bid for the new building at the old hospital site. wards. “For example, the purpose is to spend time alone with God and focus on today. I used a Christian publisher to assure that I was not infringing on any copyright issues.” said Edwards. The book was published on December of 2020 with the 180 day devotional a more inexpensive paperback book available at local Dollar Stores. The daily devotionals come from many years of inspirational thoughts and scriptures originally shared with his students and parishioners. You can find Edwards daily devotionals on the Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church Facebook page.
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The McNairy County Board of Education is accepting bids from suppliers of Diesel Fuel and LP Gas for the 2021 – 2022 school year. Bids must be sealed and delivered to the Director of Schools’ Office at the McNairy County Board of Education located at 530 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, Tennessee 38375. All bids will be opened beginning at 10:20 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. The outside of the envelope must be marked “Bids on Diesel Fuel or LP Gas” in the lower left corner. Bid packets may be picked up at the Director of Schools’ Office or at the McNairy County Schools Bus Garage located at 892 High School Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375. The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the lowest and best bid.
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Town of Selmer, Street & Sanitation Department will be closed APRIL 2, 2021 for Good Friday Holiday. Residential Garbage Route Schedule inside the City Limits of Selmer will be picked up on your regularly schedule day. Town Garbage Route and Recycling will not be picked up on: APRIL 2, 2021. Recycling will resume regular pick-up on: APRIL 09, 2021.
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Creative Economy Shawn Pitts Contributor
Money is never the primary motivation for creating art. No one picks up a paint brush or sits down at a piano the first time with dreams of fame and fortune. Most people are attracted to the various artistic disciplines because they allow individuals to satisfy their need to create or effectively express themselves. But that’s not to say there is no connection between artists and the economy. The vast majority of artists, like athletes, will never go pro. But many of them will continue their creative pursuits for a lifetime as hobbyists. A certain percentage of these will achieve a level of skill that is appreciated by their neighbors creating economic opportunity. Think of the potters, textile artists or metalworkers who supplement their income peddling their wares or the band whose members work day jobs but pick up extra money playing music on the weekends. It is rarely expressed in economic term, but these and many others engaged in similar creative activities, are essentially small business owners. They generate income for themselves as well as the venues who hire them to play music or the retailers who purchase and resell their art. They spend their earnings locally, buy supplies from other small business owners, and pay into the county and city tax bases. Taken together they are a significant segment of our local economy. Similarly, when local people organize to create opportunity for artists, the economic impact is amplified and the community is the winner. First, and most importantly, our talented friends and neighbors are offered creative outlets that can be enjoyed by the public. Think of the plays, musicals, concerts, art showings, exhibitions and other cultural programs that draw literally thousands of people to the Latta every year. Think of the Rockabilly Highway Murals and Trail of Music Legends in downtown Selmer and the annual plein air painting festival in Adamsville which draw cultural tourists to our county in droves. These programs enhance local livability, build positive identity and good will within our community, and engender positive associations among visitors. But they also produce an often under-appreciated financial windfall for the entire region. In 2016 The Tennessee Arts Commission invited Arts in McNairy to participate in a national survey conducted by Americans for the Arts to determine the impact of arts activity on local economies. The individualized findings for McNairy County were astonishing. During the survey period hundreds of visitors and locals were asked a variety of questions to determine spending patterns connected to arts events. That data was combined with budget figures from organizations like Arts in McNairy who invest heavily in community arts programs.
Violent Loss 3 David Coy Columnist
We love so much because we develop attachments and make investments in the lives of others and they in ours. This may be what Rosenthal meant by “Nobody can walk into death and walk back out the same person.” Loss changes us. It is believed by some that loss by homicide is more intense and profound. Surviving family members have indicated that feelings and assistance from family, friends, and others including professionals is a vital inclusion in one’s support system and rebuilding the new reality that now exists. The generalized conclusions that have been made from a handful of studies is that surviving family members of homicide victims had increase distress and anxiety in their lives, increased randomness, and a decrease in meaning in their lives. The difference that more often made a positive impact was the inclusion of peer, family, and counseling support. Again it is believed that the closer the
relationship the more intense the grief and women felt more deeply loss emotionally than did males. For most people talking to others on a regular basis is therapeutic. There are exceptions to that principle, but they are rare, not the norm. Shakespeare said, “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o’er brought heart and bids it break” (1623, p. 121). It truly does help to talk about how you/we are doing in our lives with someone on a regular basis. Then each day to put one foot in front of the other and fulfill the tasks that each day demands. Going to work or school. Eating and sleeping sufficient for what the body and mind require to function in a healthy manner. Paying immediate bills and getting some sort of physical activity and social interaction are likewise important. This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares.com David Coy Shackelford Corporation Sunrise Aftercare Coordinator/Consoler-Counselor
In the final analysis, McNairy County’s creative sector is responsible for generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic activity, pouring money into the tax base, creating jobs and enhancing prospects for industrial recruitment and retention. Local arts programs attracted thousands in outside revenues and reduced spending across county and state lines, keeping valuable resources in the local economy. In fact, for every dollar invested in arts events, audiences put nearly $13 in local cash registers. That’s nearly ten times the national average. As it turns out, the local arts scene is far from a trifle, it’s a crucial part of our economic diversity and vitality. Simply stated, the arts are just good business for McNairy County. So the next time you order a ticket for a local show, or purchase a piece of art from a local artist or maker, think of it as an investment in your community. You will be getting a one of a kind original; you will be supporting local creativity; and you will be building a sustainable creative economy. There’s no downside in any of that.
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House built held the first Sunday School class in Selmer in 1889. Dink & Zula Rasberry were residents at that time, Later Sheriff W M Brown lived there for several years. The house was torn down in 1984.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison • Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC
• PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Petty Officer 1st Class Arnold Jermaine Knight • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy
• Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • A1C Kassidy N. Mosier Deneen, USAF • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C • Veronica Sebree, Navy Chief Officer • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy
• Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk • ITS Rusty Smith, US Navy • Preston Cross Smith, U.S. Air Force • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford • USAF A1C Aidan Buck • USAF A1C Dylan Kidd EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.
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OBITUARIES
Charles Terry Huggins
Robert Wayne Prater
Charles Terry Huggins, husband, Daddy, Poppa, brother, son, friend, spreader of joy and laughter to all, left his earthly home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Terry was born September 19, 1957 in Selmer, Tenn., the son of the late Irma Plunk Huggins and James Benny Huggins. Terry graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1975 and worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He worked at Town House Mobile Homes, Henco, and owned Circle H Western Wear with wife Whitney for several years. He worked largely in construction for the majority of his years at Bell Construction and Vanderheyden Construction. After an injury that resulted in disability, only his family and friends were privileged enough to enjoy his carpentry skills. He was a lover of the small details of life, never taking for granted a good cup of coffee, a well done tv show (especially the westerns, true crime or alien themed ones), an evening bowl of Butterfinger ice cream or the simple pleasure of writing his name on all his material possessions with the sharpies he kept safely in his pocket at all times. He excelled at so many things, but perhaps was best known for his creative mind and woodworking skills, carefully producing any house, piece of furniture or craft his family and friends’ imaginations could think up. You simply placed an order, and the magic garage spit it out in a timely fashion. He had the most contagious laugh and an impeccable sense of humor; pulling off the best pranks, cracking the best jokes and seeking out or telling a good story whenever possible, sometimes to the dismay of his easily embarrassed offspring. He was the ultimate supporter, pushing you to be your best while simultaneously showing you how enough and perfect and loved you already are. “As long as you are happy” served as a reminder that happiness was his ultimate goal for us all. He was a stranger to none, a friend to all and embodied the phrase “Treat others as you want to be treated.” He would give the shirt off his back, the food off his table and the love in his heart to any and all who needed it. In a final act of kindness, he served as an organ donor so that others may live. He married Whitney Murrah Latta on November 7, 1981, but their love story began many years before, and would become a favorite to those who know and love them for many to come, hardly ever seeing one without the other at their side. His absolute joy was his family, and he theirs. He leaves a void that will never be filled, but gave a love so immensely strong and unforgettable that it will stay with us always. Terry is survived by his wife Whitney; two daughters, Courtney Michelle Lands (Husband Joe) and Shelby Leigh Huggins (Partner Tim Whitlinger); two grandchildren, Ashtyn Lands and Sawyer Kate “Bitty” Lands; two brothers James Stanley Huggins (Susan) and Ricky Wayne Huggins; and lifelong special friends: Greg and Gale Treece and family; Larry and Marilyn Smith and family; Debbie and Rich Henry; Jennie Anderson Kutrip; and a host of “children” he treated as his own: Melissa, Rachel, Dakota, Autumn and so many others. In addition to his parents, those who passed before him were grandparents Daniel and Martha L. Plunk; Robert Lee and Nannie Cheshire Huggins; granddaughter, Hadley Aaliyah Lands; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life was held on March 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Selmer, Tenn., J. D. Matlock and Ryan Reed officiated.
Robert Wayne Prater was born November 20, 1933 in Clarksburg, Tenn. the son of the late Floyd and Maebelle Smothers Prater. He was united in marriage to Linda Hicks on December 10, 1994. Wayne graduated from Clarksburg High School. He worked as a police officer and investigator in Saint Louis County, Mo., Nashville and Huntingdon, Tenn. and as a truck driver. He also served as a minister for the Turney Center in Only, Tenn. and as pastor for New Independent Church near Huntingdon. Wayne served his Country in the United States Air Force for 4 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Operating a Ham Radio, fishing, hunting and going on vacations were some of Wayne’s favorite pastimes. He was affiliated with the New Liberty, Fairview and Sulphur Springs churches and was a member of American Legion Post 162 in Selmer. Wayne departed this life on March 16, 2021 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 87 years, 3 months, 24 days. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda (Hicks) Prater of Selmer, Tenn; two sons, Jamie Prater of Doniphan, Mo. and Tim Taylor of Morris Chapel, Tenn; five grandchildren: Carissa Prater and Cole Prater, both of Doniphan, Mo., Dee Dee Klaassen of Adamsville, Tenn., Colton Taylor of Martin, Tenn. and Cheyenne Davis of Memphis, Tenn; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Prater was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Prater. Services were held on March 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Phillip Halter officiating. Burial followed in the Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.
Gene Wright Gene Wright was born December 31, 1938 in Tipton County, Tenn. the son of the late Richard Fenton and Ella (Susie) Sue Newman Wright. He was united in marriage to Lucille Goodman on July 14, 1960. Mrs. Wright preceded him in death on May 18, 2001. Mr. Wright was a grader operator for McNairy County Highway Department for over 20 years. He enjoyed farming, old tractors, tending to his gardens, frequenting auctions and yard sales. He was always looking to buy old tractors. Spending time with his family brought him great joy. Mr. Wright departed this life on March 15, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 82 Years, 2 Months, 15 Days. He is survived by three daughters, Wanda Lucille (Wright) Martin and husband Randy of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Dolly Jean Wright of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Crystal Gale Wright of Bethel Springs, Tenn; a sister, Retha Mae (Wright) Franks of Bethel Springs, Tenn; a brother, John Edward (Ed) Wright of Bethel Springs, Tenn; five grandchildren, Jessica Marie (Martin) Azbill and husband Timothy, Angela Lucille (Martin) Bean and husband Mark, Emily Ann (Martin) Sanders and husband Joseph, Johnathan Eugene Martin, Daniel Eugene Wright; two great-grandchildren, Jordy Michael Sanders, Kenneth Jason Blake Sanders and one on the way; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wright was preceded in death by a son, Jesse Eugene Wright; two sisters, Dora Agness (Beenie) (Wright) Lovett, Mary Wright; six brothers, Richard Fenton (Bud), James Daniel, Robert Lee, Paul Evert, Charles Glenn and Robert Clifton Wright. Services were held on March 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Covington, Tenn.
Katheryn Genevia Littlejohn Adkins Katheryn Genevia Littlejohn Adkins was born April 17, 1939 in Alcorn County, Miss.; the daughter of the late Katie Ilene Littlejohn Parmely. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Issac Parmely. She was united in marriage to Ewing H. (Skeet) Adkins on January 1, 1989. Mr. Adkins preceded her in death on July 20, 2009, following 20 years of marriage. Katheryn was formerly employed as a production worker for Mitchell Manufacturing in Corinth, Levi-Strauss in Ramer and Aqua Glass in Adamsville. She also worked with her son Ken as a waitress when he operated the Botel Restaurant in Counce. Tending her flower and vegetable gardens, canning, working in her yard, cooking and sewing were some of her favorite pastimes. In her younger days she was a Cub Scout, football, baseball and a band mom for her son Ken- she loved it all! She also loved her animals-her little dogs and cats past and present. When she was able Katheryn attended the Church of Christ. Katheryn departed this life on March 19, 2021 in Ripley, Miss., at the age of 81 years, 11 months, 2 days. She is survived by a daughter, Cherry Patrick and fiance Ricky G. James, Sr. of Guys, Tenn; four grandchildren: Jeremy Rebstock and wife Marilyn of Selmer, Tenn., Josh Rebstock of Ramer, Tenn., Emily Street and husband Cliff of Ripley, Miss. and Walker Lipford of Michie, Tenn; six great-grandchildren: Patrick Rebstock, Spencer Rebstock, Drake Rebstock, Aden Rebstock, Iris Rebstock and Sarah Street; three sisters: Carolyn Hensley and husband Russell of Ramer, Tenn., Betty Saxton and husband Thomas of Bethel Springs, Tenn. and Mary Thacker of Bethel Springs, Tenn; four brothers: Bennie Parmely of Selmer, Tenn., Bill Parmely of Ramer, Tenn., James Parmely and wife Beverly of Selmer, Tenn. and David Parmely and wife Bonnie of Selmer, Tenn; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Katheryn was preceded in death by a son, James Kenneth Freeman and a brother-in-law, David Thacker. Services were held on March 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Robert Shackelford officiating. Burial followed in the Falcon Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.
Community Event Pre-K Registration •March 30 and 31 Pre-K Registration is happening now by phone for the 2021-2022 school year for 3 & 4 year old children on March 30 and 31. Please make every effort to pre-register your children these days. For more information, contact Carrie Willimas Buck, FACP/ ERSEA Manager, at (731) 989-5111 ext 1166. McNairy County Democrat Party Meeting •March 25 McNairy County Democrat Party will meet Thursday, the 25th at 6:30
p.m. at the head quarters in Selmer, TN. All are invited. Finger Cemetery Clean Up • April 10 The Finger Cemetery clean up day will be April 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. In case of rain, the clean up day will be April 17, 2021. Volunteers are needed to help in the clean up. Donations are needed for mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. Donations may be made at Home Banking Company or to any of the cemetery committee members.
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Bobby Kenneth Jackson Bobby Kenneth Jackson was born July 21, 1953. He departed this life on March 17, 2021 in Covington, Tenn. at the age of 67 years, 7 months, 24 days. He is survived by a sister, Lori Lindsey and husband John of Covington, Tenn; and several neices and nephews. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Tilman Melton and Avalon Irene Kirves Melton; sisters, Denise Tate, Nancy Jackson, Kathy Barnett; brother, Roy Melton. Private services were held. Burial at Moore’s Schoolhouse Cemetery in Bethel Springs, Tenn.
Jeanie Henderson Freeman Jeanie Henderson Freeman was born May 9, 1932 in Walton County, Fla. the daughter of the late Floyd Franklin and Elaine Williams Henderson. She was united in marriage to Lonnie Freeman on May 9, 1982. Mr. Freeman preceded her in death on December 12, 2005. Mrs. Freeman was a loving and dedicated homemaker for her family and a former Pink Lady Volunteer at McNairy County General Hospital. Traveling, reading her Bible and tending her flower garden were some of Mrs. Freeman’s favorite pastimes. She also loved cleaning her house, which she kept in an immaculate condition, and would often joke that she was “addicted to dust.” Mrs. Freeman was a faithful member of Selmer First Baptist Church and had served as a Sunday School teacher at various congregations for approximately 60 years. She truly lived her life for the Lord. Mrs. Freeman departed this life on March 15, 2021 in Tupelo, Miss. at the age of 88 years, 10 months, 6 days. She is survived by a daughter, Dawn M. Ward and husband Jeff of Ramer, Tenn; two sons, Mark Lester and wife Teresa of Selmer, Tenn. and Richard James Lester and wife Amelia of Rancho Viejo, Texas; nine grandchildren: Paula Passmore and husband Will, Amy Gale and husband Charlie, David Alan Lester, Amber N. Brunetti and husband Chris, Chris K. Ward and wife Ann, Brian M. Ward and wife Amber, Lisa V. Slater and husband Brian, Denise Parr and husband Kirk and Kristen Grisham; 16 great-grandchildren: Justin Passmore, Kaylah Taylor, Morgan Penny and husband Justin, Raelyn Trahan and husband Dominic, Cameron Gale, Daniel Elton, Zachary Gale, Dylan C. Brunetti, Dominic Michael Brunetti, Preston M. Ward, Zachary A. Moffett, Andrew B. Ward, Kimberly A. Ward, Jordan Lang, Sophie Slater and Ella Parr; three great-great-grandchildren: Liam Trahan, Mason Trahan, and Natalie Trahan; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by a son, Michael S. Lester; a grandchild, Shawn Grisham; two greatgrandchildren, Kymberly A. Ward and Meagan Passmore; two sisters, Louise Farber and Jewel Freeman; and two brothers, Easton Henderson and Floyd Franklin Henderson, Jr. Services were held on March 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Joey Johnson and Jetta Forsythe officiating. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery at Guys, Tenn. Memorials may be made to Selmer First Baptist Church building fund.
Dorothy Gooch Dorothy Gooch was born January 2, 1950 in Steele, Mo. the daughter of the late Joe and Nadine Ferrel. She was united in marriage to Curtis Gooch on December 5, 1985. Mrs. Gooch worked for many years at Wal-Mart in the garden center. When she lived in Missouri, she worked as a nurse’s aid. She attended First Baptist Church in Adamsville. She loved to go fishing and would go every day if she could. A wonderful mother and grandmother who always enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Gooch departed this life on March 15, 2021 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 71 years, 2 months, 13 days. She is survived by her husband Curtis Gooch of Selmer, Tenn; three daughters, Barbara Gibson of Selmer, Tenn., Patty Leeann Murphy and husband Raymond of Selmer, Tenn., Caroline Martin of Caruthersville, Mo; nine grandchildren, Erica Traughner of Caruthersville, Mo., Melinda Thacker of Caruthersville, Mo., Billy Martin of Kennett, Mo., Nikki Martin of Caruthersville, Mo., David Rudy Martin of Caruthersville, Mo., Samantha Martin of Caruthersville, Mo., Travis Murphy of Miss., Allen Murphy of Steele, Mo. and Caleb Boggas of Savannah; three great-grandchildren, Angel Roberts, Elizabeth Manley, and Jackson Manley; a brother, Danny Ferrel of Hayti, Mo; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gooch was preceded in death by a grandson, Ricky Nobles; two brothers, Joe and Ronny Ferrel. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Church Event Eggstravaganza • April 3 Eastview First United Penticostal Church will host a community wide Easter egg hunt. They will have a bouncy house, food and prizes. The event
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Bonnie Louise Cooksey Stone Bonnie Louise Cooksey Stone was born September 18, 1935 in Charlotte, N.C. the daughter of the late Vernon and Jewel Green Cooksey. Bonnie was a graduate of Dyersburg High School. She worked as a customer service representative for several businesses, retiring from Jostens, Inc. Solving word puzzles, reading, fishing and playing Rook were among Bonnie’s favorite pastimes-she could devour a book in a day’s time. When she was younger Bonnie was a member of a Canasta group and taught her children to play Pinochle. When she was able Bonnie attended the Locke Road Baptist Church. Bonnie departed this life on March 22, 2021 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 85 years, 6 months, 4 days. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Kirk of Ramer, Tenn; two step-daughters, Daffney (Stone) Browning of Water Valley, Miss. and Dee Ann Dooley of Texas; a son, James Kreiser of the Philippines; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a son, David Kreiser. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY
APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m. Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor
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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.
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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
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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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Estate of HENRY LYLE LOTT, late of McNairy County,Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 9th day of March, 2021, Letters of Administration, in respect of the Estate of Henry Lyle Lott, deceased, who died January 8, 2021 , were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons residents and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required by law to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of his notice the creditor recieved an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date, that is four (4) months from the dateof the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor recieved an actual copy of the Noticeless than sixty (60) days prior to the date ,that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decendent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once. This 9th day of March, 2021. THIS NOTICE WILL RUN TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS Jesse Lott, Administrator
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Local Events If you have a local sports-related event, 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 March 25 High School Baseball Sacred Heart at Adamsville, 5:30 March 26 High School Baseball Adamsville vs Riverside (at Jackson Generals Stadium), TBD High School Softball McNairy Central at Buffalo Festival - Linden/Lobelville March 27 High School Softball McNairy Central at Buffalo Festival - Linden/Lobelville March 29 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Adamsville, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at Lexington, 5 Chester Co. at McNairy Central, 5 High School Soccer Adamsville at McNairy Central, 5:30
Lady Cats win in rivalry, at Kossuth By Joel Counce Staff Writer
Chloe Shelton’s 2-run blast – her third home run in two games – gave McNairy Central its only runs in a 3-2 loss at Lexington on Monday. Shelton’s homer drove in Duey Pierce, who got on base with a 1-out single. Lexington struck first in the bottom of the second on a pair of hits, including a triple, and a hit batter. Mykenzi Duke’s solo home run in the bottom of the third put the Lady Tigers up for good. The Lady Bobcats left 10 runners stranded on the bases in the contest. McNairy Central 9, Kossuth 3 The Lady Bobcats used a 4-run third inning to push to a 9-3 victory over the Kossuth Lady Aggies on Friday. Chloe Shelton’s leadoff home run ��� the first of two in the game - sparked the game deciding inning. Chanley Price hit a double and took third on an Analynn Maxedon sac-
rifice fly. Price scored on a Lynlee Brown base hit. Brown moved to second on an error, then scored on an Anna Bedwell base hit. Bedwell took second on a wild pitch and scored on a Carly Maness single. The big inning gave the Lady Bobcats a 5-1 lead. McNairy Central struck in the first inning. Shelton hit a 1-out double and moved to third when Chanley Price took first on a third strike passed ball. An Analynn Maxedon single scored Shelton and moved Price to third and gave the Lady Bobcats a 1-0 lead. The Lady Aggies quickly answered, trying the game 1-1 on three consecutive base hits. Kossuth responded to the big inning with four walks and a base hit to get within 5-2. Maddie Kirk led off the top of the fifth with a base hit, moved to second on a Brown sacrifice fly and took third on a Bedwell single. Both scored on a Maness double to give McNairy Central the 7-2 lead. The Lady Aggies an-
Staff Photo by Joel Counce
Anna Bedwell (5) is greeted by her teammates after her first career home run at Adamsville on swered with a run on two hits – including a double - in the bottom half of the fifth to cut the McNairy
April 1 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Hardin County, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at USJ, 5 McNairy Central at North Side, 5
April 3 High School Softball McNairy Central vs. Waverly (at Camden) freshmen and sophomores only April 5 High School Softball Adamsville at South Side, 5 High School Soccer Wayne Co. at Adamsville, 5:30 April 6 High School Tennis Adamsville at McNairy Central, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at South Side, 5 McNairy Central at Riverside, 6 High School Soccer Adamsville at North Side, 6
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April 8 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Bolivar, High School Softball Adamsville at Chester Co.,
Scotts Hill at McNairy Central, 5 April 9 High School Soccer Kossuth at McNairy Central, 5 Scotts Hill at Adamsville, 5:30 April 12 High School Tennis McNairy Central at Lexington, 4 High School Softball Adamsville at McNairy Central, 5 April 13 High School Tennis Chester County at McNairy Central, 4 High School Soccer Adamsville at Riverside, 6 April 15 High School Tennis Hardin County at McNairy Central, 4
Central to 7-3. Shelton’s second blast, a leadoff smash with a 3-2 county, pushed the Lady
Bobcats lead to 8-3. McNairy Central added
Plunk led off the fourth with a single and took second when Butler drew a walk. Barclay singled to load the bases with no outs. Harrison Way drew a 1-out walk to score Plunk and give the Cardinals the 2-1 lead. Ashton Duke singled to score Luckett, who was running for Plunk, for the Adamsville 3-1 lead. The Panthers tied the game 3-3 in the top of the fourth on an error, two hit batters and a base hit. Tyler Barclay reached on an error to lead off the bottom of the sixth. Courtesy runner Kaleb Graham stole second and reached third on an error before scoring on a Luckett single to give Adamsville the 4-3 lead. The Panthers delivered the decisive blow in the top of the seventh on two walks, two errors, a hit batter and two hits, including a triple to take an 8-4 lead. Morris reached on an error with out in the bottom of the seventh. Whitley and Plunk hit back-to-back singles to score Morris to
cut the Riverside lead to 8-5.
Cardinals fall to Middleton, Riverside
March 30 High School Tennis Liberty at McNairy Central, 4 High School Soccer Adamsville at Wayne Co., 5:30 High School Softball Riverside at Adamsville, 5 South Side at McNairy Central, 5
April 2 High School Softball McNairy Central vs. Waverly (at Camden) freshmen and sophomores only
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Harrison Way watches a fly ball last week against Middleton. By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The Riverside Panthers rallied to take an 8-5 victory over the Adamsville Cardinals on Monday.
Riverside scored a single run in the first on two hits, a walk and an error. Carson Plunk led off the Cardinals half of the second inning with a single and moved to third
Staff Photos by Joel Counce
when Wes Butler reached on an error. After courtesy runner Logan Luckett was caught stealing, Plunk scored when Tyler Barclay reached on an error to tie the game at 1-1.
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Middleton 4, Adamsville 2 A late Adamsville rally came up short in a 4-2 loss to the Middleton Tigers on Friday. The Tigers scored first in the top half of the third inning on an error and two hits, including a double. Lathan Morris hit a 2-out double in the bottom of the third. Courtesy runner Logan Luckett scored on a Jake Whitley base hit to cut the Tiger lead to 2-1. Middleton added another run in the top of the fourth on a hit and a walk to push the Tiger lead to 3-1. The Tigers put an insurance run on the board in the top of the fifth on a walk and an error to push their lead to 4-1. Morris drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the sixth. Courtesy runner Logan Luckett stole second
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Bobcats split doubleheader with Scotts Hill, fall to TCA By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The McNairy Central Bobcats split a doubleheader with the Scotts Hill Lions on Monday. McNairy Central 9, Scotts Hill 3 The McNairy Central Bobcats opened a 9-3 victory over Scotts Hill with a 3-run first inning. Trey Rickman drew a leadoff walk. Wes Rickman was hit by a pitch. Peyton Brown grounded into a fielder’s choice that forced Wes Rickman out at second. Courtesy runner Will Moffitt scored on a Bryce King base hit. Brown stole home after a throw to second when King attempted a steal. Ethan Johnston walked and King scored
on a passed ball. Brown led off the top of the third with a single and moved to third on a throwing error. He scored on a King single. King scored on a Johnston base hit to give the Bobcats a 5-0 lead. Brown opened the top of the fifth by reaching on a third strike passed ball. He took second on a passed ball and moved to third on a wild pitch. King walked before a Jake Morris single scored Brown to make the score 6-0. The Lions scored their first run in the bottom of the fifth on a hit, a walk and a sacrifice to cut the McNairy Central lead to 6-1. Brown hit a 1-out
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Peyton Brown beats a throw to third against Scotts Hill on Monday.
Lady Cards stumble at Wayne County By Joel Counce Staff Writer
The Adamsville Lady Cardinals tied Wayne County in the fourth, but could not hold off a late Lady Cats rally in a 7-4 loss on March 16. Wayne County plated two runs in the first inning on three hits, a walk and a sacrifice fly to take a 2-0 lead.
Adamsville infielder Sierra Luster throws to first against McNairy Central.
The Lady Cats added another run in the second on a pair of hits, including a triple, to take a 3-0 lead. A solo home run in the top of the third pushed the Wayne County lead to 4-0. The Adamsville bats came alive in the bottom of the third. Chloe Swearingen blasted a leadoff home run to left field on a 1-0 count. Khloe Ganus followed with a 1-out triple to left before Shelbe Sisk smashed a 2-run shot to straight away centerfield to cut the Wayne County lead to 4-3.
Sierra Luster led off the bottom of the fourth with a base hit. Jada Wynn followed with a walk. After a fielder’s choice, Luster scored on a Swearingen single to tie the game at 4-4. The Lady Cats took a 5-4 lead in the top of the fifth on a two hits, including a double. Wayne County added a pair of runs in the top of the seventh on a pair of hits, a walk and an error to set the final score at 7-4.
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SPORTS
Wednesday, MARCH 24, 2021 By Joel Counce Staff Writer
Adamsville finished second in the 4 x 400 relay, Taylor McCreary finished second in the 110 meter high hurdles and Luke Helton finished second in the 200 meter dash at the Cardinals first track meet at Huntingdon on Thursday. Colton Mowdy, Kaden Mowdy, Hayden Phillips, A.J. Findley ran in the 4 x 400 for the Cardinals. Helton also finished third in the 100 meter dash. Jamal Stiger finished third in the 200 meter dash. Braxton Enzor finished third in the 3200 meter run. Phillips finished fifth in the 300 meter intermediate hurdles. Findley finished fifth in the 100 meter dash. Stiger, Phillips, Findley and Helton ran the 4 x 100 meter relay, finishing third. Adamsville finished fifth in both the 4 x 200 and the 4 x 800 relays. Matt White, Findley, Helton and Mowdy ran the 4 x 200 relay. Julius Brown, Sam Morgan, Braxton Enzor and Kaden Mowdy ran the 4 x 800. Adamsville competed against 12 other schools in the meet. We definitely opened some coaches’ eyes,” Adamsville track coach Janice Jones said. “Even though the weather was not ideal for running, the Cardinals flew around the track.” Adamsville next competes at University School of Jackson on April 1.
The Adamsville Cardinals defeated the Hardin County Tigers in a 2-1 victory on March 18 to improve to 2-0 on the young season. The Cardinals face county rival McNairy Central on Monday. Kickoff is set for 5:30. (Below) Kylee Brown fires a pitch to home against Adamsville. (Bottom, Left) Lathan Morris pitches against Middleton on Friday.
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an insurance run in the top of the seventh. Brown led off with a single to left and took second on an error. She moved to third on a Bedwell sacrifice fly. Brown scored on a Maness single. McNairy Central 13, Adamsville 2 An Anna Bedwell home run drove a six run fifth inning to propel the McNairy Central Lady Bobcats to a 13-2 victory over county rival Adamsville on St. Patrick’s Day. Jada Wynn pounded the Lady Cardinals only hit and drove in both runs for Adamsville. The big inning broke open a 3-0 Lady Bobcats lead. Kylee Brown led off the big inning with a single. Courtesy runner Lynlee Brown stole second and
third then scored on a Kiersten Kiddy single. Kiddy stole second and Audrey Pierce was hit by a pitch before they both moved on a double steal. Kiddy scored on a Chloe Shelton ground ball. Pierce scored and Shelton moved to second on an error. Analynn Maxedon singled, moving courtesy runner Aspen Teague to third. Maxedon took second on the throw. Maddie Kirk drove in Teague on a sacrifice ground ball. Bedwell’s blast, a 2-run shot, pushed the Lady Bobcats lead to 9-0. McNairy Central took a 1-0 lead in the first. Pierce led off with a bunt single, then stole second. Shelton singled to move Pierce to third. Pierce scored on a Maxedon ground ball sacrifice. Bedwell led off the second inning with a single. Bedwell moved to second
on a Carly Maness single and scored on a Kylee Brown ground ball sacrifice to give McNairy Central the 2-0 lead. The Lady Bobcats added a pair of runs in the sixth. Kylee Brown opened the inning with a ground ball single and moved to second on an error. Courtesy runner Lynlee Brown scored on an error. Pierce hit a 1-out single, then stole second and third, before scoring on a Shelton sacrifice fly to give McNairy Central the 11-0 lead. Adamsville’s Chloe Swearingen was hit by a pitch and moved to second on a Shelbe Sisk walk. Wynn plated both with a 1-0 drive to left. The runs cut into the Lady Bobcats lead to 11-2. Chanley Price led off the Lady Bobcats half of the seventh with a walk before scoring on a Kirk triple.
CATS
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CARDS
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and scored on a Carson Plunk ground ball sacrifice. Adamsville 15, North Side 1 Chaz Sanders and Carson Plunk each hit first inning doubles on March 16 to kick start a 15-1 Adamsville Cardinals win over the Jackson South Side. Between the extra base hits, Jake Whitley reached on an error. Plunk drove in both first inning runs to give the Cardinals an early 2-0 lead. Plunk scored when Tyler Barclay reached on an error. The Indians cut the Adamsville lead to 3-1 on an error and a base hit in the bottom half of the first. Adamsville added a
pair of runs in the second. William Heath reached on a leadoff error. Ashton Duke reached on a fielder’s choice and moved to third on his second double of the day. Duke scored on a Lathan Morris sacrifice that moved Sanders to third. Plunk drove Sanders home on a single to push the Cardinals lead to 5-1. Courtesy runner Logan Luckett scored on a Sanders sacrifice fly in the third to give Adamsville a 6-1 lead. Luckett replaced Harrison Way after Way reached on an error. Luckett took second on a Duke single then the pair advanced on a wild pitch. The Cardinals added four runs in the fourth. Plunk hit his third double of the afternoon with one out and scored on a Wes
Butler single. Butler moved to third on a Barclay double. Heath drew a walk to load the bases before Luke Lacey reached on an error to score Butler. Barclay scored on a passed ball before Sanders walked to load the bases. Heath scored on a passed ball to push the Adamsville lead to 10-1. The Cardinals tallied five more runs in the fifth. Plunk, Butler and Barclay drew consecutive walks to load the bases. Plunk scored on a Way single. Butler was out on a fielder’s choice, but Barclay scored on the Heath ground ball. Way scored on a passed ball and Heath scored on a Duke single. Eli Lambert doubled to set up a Whitley single that plated Duke and gave the Cardinals the 15-1 win.
single in the top of the seventh and stole second before scoring on a King single. Jake Morris was hit by a pitch. Courtesy runner Will Moffitt scored on a Johnston ground ball sacrifice. Courtesy runner Collin Gray scored on a Myles Rankin base hit to give the Bobcats a 9-1 lead. Scotts Hill added two runs on three hits, including a double, to make the score 9-3. King led the Bobcats, hitting 3-for-3 with two runs and three RBI. Brown hit 2-for-4 and scored four times. Morris threw four innings for the Bobcats, surrendering just one hit and striking out four. Scotts Hill 4, McNairy Central 1 Scotts Hill struck first in the top of the second on two hits, a walk and a hit batter. McNairy Central plated their only run in the first game after an Ethan Johnston base hit, followed by Trey Rickman reaching on an error in the bottom of the third. Johnston scored
on a ground ball sacrifice to tie the game at 1-1. The Lions took the lead for good in the top of the fifth with three runs on two walks, two hits and a hit batter to put the score at 4-1. Johnston led the Bobcats with two of McNairy Central’s four hits. Trinity Christian Academy 12, McNairy Central 8 Trinity Christian upended McNairy Central 12-8 in a 3-inning game on Thursday. Trey Rickman led off the top of the first with a single, followed by a Wes Rickman walk. Peyton Brown singled to score Trey Rickman. Bryce King and Jake Morris drew back-to-back walks to score Wes Rickman for the second Bobcats run. Logan Kiestler and C. J. Essary drew back-to-back walks to score Brown and King to give McNairy Central the 4-0 lead. The Lions plated eight runs in the bottom of the second on a walk, three hit batters, three errors and three doubles to take an 8-4 lead. Luke Keen was hit by a pitch with one out in the third and moved to second on a passed ball. Kiestler
drew a walk and took second on a wild pitch that scored Keen. Trey Rickman reached on a fielder’s choice and force out of Essary at second. Wes Rickman walked. Brown singled to score Kiestler and courtesy runner Ethan Johnston. King and Morris were bit by pitches on back-toback at-bats to plate to score Wes Rickman and tie the game at 8-8. The Lions plated another four runs on one hit, one walk and three errors to take the 12-8 victory. South Side 8, McNairy Central 0 The South Side Hawks scored in two different innings and rolled to a 8-0 win over McNairy Central on March 16. South Side scored five runs in the second on a hit batter, two hits, two walks and two errors to take a 5-0 lead. The Hawks added three runs in the third on a hit batter, two hits and an error to claim an 8-0 lead. McNairy Central gave up three earned runs in the contest. Peyton Brown led the Bobcats with two of McNairy Central’s three hits.