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McNairy County Carl Perkins Center getting a new home Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
The McNairy County Carl Perkins Center is getting a new location. On April 9, when a lightning strike started a fire that destroyed the Center’s previous building, employees were displaced and left without a local headquarters. Ever since the fire, staff have worked endlessly to find a new location. Billy Brown offered the McNairy County Family Center in the Selmer Industrial Park to the staff until it could secure permanent accommodations. Brown provided the space to the Center free of charge. “This gives us a new lease on life,” expressed Nicholas Inman, Board Staff Photo by Bryan Huff
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Members of local government and the Carl Perkins Center gathered with the property owner gathered to commemorate the future relocation of the center
Short story collection debut honors the Ross legacy Janet Rail Publisher
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Pictured with Dr. and Mrs. John Lay of Savannah. Lay worked at Family Practice in Adamsville before moving to Savannah, where he practiced until the age of 85. Ross and Lay had walking horses in the past and shared many good times together at horse shows, where Fay Ross, Tommy’s mother, often played the organ.
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Cases as of July 20
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Total Tested 22,455 Cases 2,896 Deaths 56 Recovered 2,831
Friends say some of their fondest memories began with a story from Tommy Ross. Not only will they bring you a laugh, but they will also give hope to many at Vanderbilt University Hospital. A longtime Adamsville resident, teacher, horseman and banker, Ross held a book signing at the Adamsville First United Methodist Church on July 17. The book, “Tommy’s Tall Tales from Adamsville,” was many years in the making. Ross wrote stories for years and posted them onto social media. Little did he know that his daughter, Janet Ross of Brentwood, Tennessee, had been copying and pasting the collection into a document for some time. “As you know, dad
The Tennessee Department of Health is assuring families that information about, and access to, vaccinations for children through state health departments will continue without disruption. An abundance of misinformation has circulated regarding the status of resources. Parents needing information regarding routine childhood immunizations can find
resources at https:// w w w. t n . g ov / h e a l t h / cedep/immunizationprogram/ip/vfc/ Parents seeking COVID-19 immunization for children 12 and up can find additional information at https://www. cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html. “There has been no disruption to the childhood immunization program or access to the COVID-19 vaccine while the department has evaluated annual marketing efforts intended for parents,” said Tennessee Department of Health commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA,
FAAP. “The Tennessee Department of Health not only supports immunizations, but continues to provide valuable information and access to parents who are seeking vaccinations for their children. We are proud of the efforts of our staff across the state and will continue to promote vaccination and the vaccination work of our partners.” COVID-19 vaccinations are available at the
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Heart Pine Hall: A home away from home Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
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preparing food during large events or gatherings. It features double ovens and an expansive island for plenty of prep space. To top it all off, a double-sided gas fireplace was made from the original brick of the house. This is a warm and quiet place where you can escape from the stress of everyday life. Heart Pine Hall has four bedrooms and three and one-half
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Members of local government and fellow dog lovers gathered to kick off the opening of the Selmer Dog Park.
Selmer Dog Park celebrates grand opening Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
The Selmer Dog Park has kicked off its opening with giveaways and a ribbon cutting. The Park features lots of obstacles for dogs to enjoy. The Park is fenced in allowing for the dogs to run free and enjoy the space. There is a fountain for the dogs to help them stay cool while they play. There are tools available for pet owners to clean up after their animals as well. The Park was made
possible through a $25,000 grant the town received form the Randy Boyd Foundation. This grant is part of an initiative to make the state the most petfriendly in the nation. The Tennessee Dog Park Dash is a multi-year initiative that award $3 million in three years to build and enhance dog parks. In 2019 the foundation awarded 30 communities throughout the state to install dog parks. Bartlett, Gleason, Lake County, Memphis, Munford, Newbern, Paris, Selmer, Trenton and Ripley were among the
West Tennessee grant recipients. The Park is located next to the Dixie Splash Pad making it an ideal area to take the kids and pets for a fun summer day. The area behind the splash pad is in the flood way. This restricts the use of the land and makes it where structures are not allowed to be constructed. The town of Selmer is now in the planning stages to make this area a recreational vehicle park for visitors. The location of the RV park will put visitors in walking distance to the splash pad, the dog
park and the downtown Selmer shopping district. Once renovations are complete at the Patriot Park facility the town of Selmer is expected to host several tournaments per year. The RV Park will offer more space for visitors needing to stay for the Big Hill Pond 50/25k Trail run. The trail run occurs on the third weekend of October. According to Park Manager Justin King the park is already booked up and the overflow area is quickly being booked up now.
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Selmer Police Department to get new building Bryan Huff Assistant Editor
The Selmer Board of alderman approved the purchase of a new building for the Selmer City Police Department. The building at 133 Warren Avenue was purchased for $125,000.
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FROM PAGE 5 has a million stories, and he has always told them. For years, people have been saying [he needs] to write a book. Dad puts stories on Facebook and has done that for years. They are hysterically funny and true, and so about five years ago, I started copying them, as I wanted to keep them. Back in the fall, I happened to be scrolling through, and it was at 90 pages, so I told mom it is time to do this book. We thought it would be a great fund raiser for the foundation,” said Janet. Janet’s clever thinking sparked an idea to surprise her father with a book for Christmas. Working in tandem with her mother, a graphic designer, and friends in the publishing business, the book came to life. The book is a collection of heartwarming remembrances about those who impacted his life. You’ll be certain to recognize many names and events shared in
The building and renovations are being done without using local taxpayer dollars. The building was purchased with money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security or Cares Act. The facility will allow the officers to work in a more socially distanced environment helping to only a way that Ross can. The tales will no doubt carry you back to a time when life was simpler and friendships were what counted the most. If you ever meet Ross, you never forget him–he is a stranger to none. As a native to Adamsville and an only child, life has taken him through many adventures. After obtaining a degree in Industrial Management from Memphis State University, Ross taught and coached basketball at Leapwood Elementary School and spent some time working with the McNairy County Schools central office. He sold group insurance for Blue Cross Blue Shield for several years before joining the Bank of Adamsville in the early 1970s. At the bank, Ross shared many stories; there was never one that did not make you laugh. One story that his daughter recollected at the book signing was a time when the family bought her grand-
protect them from the spread of covid-19 during the ongoing pandemic. The vote to purchase the building passed unanimously. Along with the building the alderman also voted to pay $2,000 to each full-time city employee and $500 to each part time city employee. mother, Faye “Mema,” a jogging suit and some tennis shoes. Maybe she wore the tennis shoes once, but she wore the outfit and high heels to the tanning salon. Somehow, it got stuck in the bed, and the staff had to get her out. “I can’t believe we forgot that one, but there were so many stories,” said Janet. The Ross’s ran out of books, raised $4,000 for the foundation and ordered 100 more copies. Books will be available soon at Nan’s Flowers & Gifts in Adamsville. Proceeds benefit the Lisa Ross Parker Foundation. Named after Tommy and Janice’s daughter who passed away in 2001. The foundation provides support for families touched by blood-related cancer as well as animal welfare organizations. While Lisa was a patient at Vanderbilt’s Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant floor, she was next to a man who was alone in his cancer journey since his fam-
This will leave $236,000 for renovations on the building. The space freed up at City Hall will be partially used for storage and expand space for offices already located there. The purchase of the property and the payments to be made to city employees passed unanimously. ily could not afford to travel and be with him. Lisa knew that would be her mission to help others. After her loss the family started the Lisa Ross Parker Foundation in 2004, a 501(c)(3) and have raised $725,000. “We were able to purchase 36 Safepole I.V. poles, designed by a patient for every room on the unit and supply “survival packs” for families with pre-paid phone cards, pre-paid gas cards, discounted lodging, restaurant vouchers, books and magazines. We plan to have murals painted on the unit soon,” said Janet. In addition, we strive to honor Lisa’s legacy by assisting with charitable animal welfare and supporting other animal advocacy organizations that follow the same principles. Books can be picked up at Nan’s Flowers in Adamsville. The books are free but a $20 contribution to the foundation is requested.
New COVID-19 surge feared
Jack Simpson Staff Writer
COVID-19 infections are rising in McNairy County as state, national and international statistics reflect a new surge of the virus. As of July 19, an es-
timated 6.97% of all recent COVID-19 tests in Tennessee were positive, with an average of 626 new cases per day. Some Tennessee legislators have taken a wary stance on promoting immunization in the past several weeks, drawing criticism from
numerous health officials. From July 10 through July 16, the county’s average positivity rate was 6.0%, with a daily rate of 5.0 cases per 100,000 residents. After a period of relatively low infection rates since late spring, this increase of
viral contractions comes as the new school year rapidly approaches. A variant of COVID-19 known as “Delta” has come to dominate in North America and multiple other countries. Data indicates that Delta possesses a higher transmission rate
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Mark Perrin Lowrey, McNairy County’s Other Confederate General John Talbott Contributor
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Cars in line to pick up supplies for their kids for the 2021-2022 school year.
Back-To-School Fest a success Janet Rail Publisher
Businesses, organizations and volunteers came together to make sure children have school supplies. The start of school is just around the corner, and families across McNairy County struggle to afford school supplies, clothes and haircuts.
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a voluntary board composed of individuals representing health care, children’s services, local leaders, business owners and volunteers. CAB identifies needs in the county and makes every effort to fill those needs. Projects range from providing meals for foster parents and their children to offering gift
bags, books and hygiene items and securing immediate needs for children new to the foster care system. To assist children in the area, the CAB started a Back-To-School Fest twelve years ago with great success. Partnering with area businesses and organizations, the half-day event was held at the Lakeview Church See School, 5
NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF SELMER NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Notice is hereby given by the McNairy County Election Commission for an
election to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 for the Town of Selmer for the purpose of election to the following offices:
Mayor Two (2) Aldermen – 4 Year Term QUALIFYING DEADLINE: The last day to qualify for this election is August 19, 2021 at 12:00 noon. All qualifying petitions must be obtained and filed with the McNairy County Election Commission and must contain at least 25 signatures, with full addresses of registered voters eligible to vote in this election. Any qualified voter over the age of 21 who has been a resident of the Town of Selmer for at least one (1) year may be qualified as a candidate. Persons declared infamous by law, unless restored to citizenship are ineligible to qualify. Withdrawal deadline is August 26, 2021 at 12:00 noon and must be in writing and signed by the candidate. Any person attempting to be elected by “write-in ballots” must register intent of write- in candidacy with the McNairy County Election Commission at least 50 days prior to the election, TCA 2/7/133-1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND QUALIFICATIONS The last day to register to vote in this election is October 4, 2021. Residents of the Town of Selmer are eligible to register and vote in this election and a person owning real property within the corporate limits of the Town of Selmer who is qualified to vote at their place of residence, may register to vote as a “nonresident property owner.” To register as a “nonresident property owner” a person must show proof of ownership with copy of deed with their name. Only two persons shall be entitled to vote based on the ownership of an individual tract of property regardless of the number of property owners. (TCA 2/2/107) A person may register to vote at the McNairy County Election Commission during regular office hours. Voters who use a “by-mail” form to register are required to vote in person the first time they vote. Registration by mail forms must be postmarked October 4, 2021 to be processed for this election. OTHER INFORMATION Voters who are already registered to vote in McNairy County may change their address or name by sending in their old registration card with the corrections; or, by sending a note requesting said change with their signature: or, by coming to the Election Commission office by October 28, 2021 and make change; or, by making the change while casting their vote during early voting. Persons who are handicapped or elderly and believe their polling place is inaccessible are (1) encouraged to early vote, (2) request a ballot by mail, (3) or may vote at the Election Office on election day provided they have notified the election in writing 10 days before election day. The McNairy County Election Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If there are questions about needed accommodations in the voting process call 731-645-6432. The McNairy County Election Commission is located in the McNairy County Government Annex Building and is open all weekdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. For further information on qualifying for office, voter registration or other questions pertaining to the election process call 731-645-6432.
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When many scholars of Civil War history think of preachers who served the cause of the Confederacy, they may immediately recall the “BishopMilitant” Leonidas Polk, but only one could be known as the “Fighting Parson.” That general was Brigadier General Mark Perrin Lowrey. Mark Lowrey was born near present-day Finger, Tennessee, on December 30, 1828, the son of Adam and Margaret Doss Lowrey. His father, Adam, was an Irishman, and his mother, Margaret, was an Englishwoman. They immigrated to the United States and eventually found their way to north McNairy County settling somewhere around what was once known as the Bob and Mary Cone homeplace on present-day Highway 199 just east of Mount Carmel Road. One of seven children, three of which are buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lowrey was the youngest of the couple’s boys. While Lowrey was still young his father, Adam Lowrey, along with a group of neighbors, struck out for New Orleans to market their produce. Unfortunately, Adam took ill with cholera and passed away on a raft going down the river. He was buried in an unmarked grave along the banks of the Mississippi River near Natchez, Mississippi, never to return to his family so far away. Now with a houseful of orphans, Margaret struggled to raise and feed them. After a few years, perhaps five or six, the family moved to Tishomingo County, Mississippi. During his youth, Lowrey also served as an apprentice to a brick mason. In 1846, he enlisted in the Second Mississippi Volunteers as a private and served in the Mexican War. After that war ended, he developed a thirst for knowledge and learning. In an effort to learn and attain some form of education, he boarded with the village schoolteacher, who taught him at night when his work was done. Lowrey’s love of knowledge would eventually lead him to accomplish great deeds in
the academic world, but it was his love of the Lord that led him to greater things immediately. Still a young man, Lowrey entered the ministry in 1853. Long before his entry into the ministry, he had determined he wanted to do it right. With the support of his wife, Sarah Holmes Lowrey, whom he married in 1849, he built a study out in the yard and devoted part of his day to his studies. He remained dedicated
to his ministry until the outbreak of war in 1861. Following the outbreak of war after Fort Sumter in 1861, Mark Perrin Lowrey, the preacher, was elected captain of a company of his neighbors. The enlistment was for a period of sixty days. Convinced to go to Corinth with the company for the formation of a regiment, he was elected unanimously to the rank of colonel. The group was then sent to Bowling
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Green, Kentucky, where in the midst of winter, many became sickly and a good number of Lowrey’s men died. When the sixty-day enlistment expired, Lowrey and his men were discharged and went home. However, after the fall of Fort Donelson and the loss of a company of Tishomingo County men, Lowrey was elected to the position of Colonel of the Thirty-Second Mississippi Regiment which he raised and organized. During his service, he fought with great distinction in the Kentucky campaign and at the battle of Chickamauga. Lowrey was wounded at Perryville, Kentucky, and sent to his brother’s home to recover, near present-day Blue Mountain, Mississippi. He had several harrowing encounters during his recovery and risked capture several times. His rank of brigadier general was confirmed on October 4, 1863. After his promotion, he saw action in some of the most heated and deadly battles of the
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Civil War. His men fought under Lieutenant General William Joseph “Old Reliable” Hardee and Major General Patrick Cleburne during the costly and devastating Atlanta campaign. When he came with Hood into Tennessee, he was present at the desperate battle of Franklin, where the South lost six general officers, and at Nashville. With the Civil War quickly approaching an end, General Mark Perrin Lowrey resigned from the Confederate Army on March 14, 1865, to follow a new course. Following his resignation, the General went back to Mississippi to be with his family who had fled to Tippah County, Mississippi. It was after the War that General Lowrey founded his beloved Blue Mountain Female Institute, later renamed Blue Mountain College in 1877. In any event, after much planning and hard work, the school opened on September 12, 1873, and it remains a successful instituSee General, 7
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County Commission approves resolution to elect director of schools Jack Simpson Staff Writer
The County Commission held its monthly meeting on July 12 at the McNairy County Justice Complex. A controversial resolution to elect the McNairy County Director of Schools drew a crowd and led to debate amongst the commissioners. Mayor Smith presented the resolution to modify the position of McNairy County Superintendent from an appointed to an elected office. According to Smith, on June 14, four members of the Resolution Committee requested a meeting in which to deliberate the aforementioned resolution. Following a 5–1 vote of approval on June 29, the resolution was drafted. Smith reminded the committee that it “has the ability to amend, table, discuss, pass or not pass” the resolution. A passing vote does not immediately alter the Directorship or guarantee approval of the resolution by legislators during next year’s session. Similar resolutions were sent to state legislators in 1996 and 1999. Copies of these resolutions were included in commissioners’ packets. Candy Garrison, Chairman of the Resolution Committee, stated for the record that she was not made aware of the agenda for the meeting in her update to commissioners. Garrison made a motion to approve the resolution on behalf of the committee. Garrison shared research on the Education Improvement Act of 1992. According to Garrison, McNairy County was one of 77 counties involved in a lawsuit seeking equity
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in funding for schools. The package of legislation that made the Directorship an appointed position, Garrison explained, was a small part of a larger bill that required increased funding, planning time for teachers, new supplies, updated textbooks and art and music teachers. “What I want you to understand is that, as a previous school teacher of many years, I previously spent my own money on supplies in the classroom, and this piece of legislation was something that the legislative body put a lot of time and effort into,” elaborated Garrison. As revising a portion of a bill frequently leads to changes across the entire bill, she predicted that it might disservice educators to undo beneficial legislation. Mayor Smith stated that there was already a couple of bills at the state level that have not passed. According to Senator Page Walley, House Bill 1228/Senate Bill 1010 are currently before the Legislature and if passed would do what the Resolution Committee is proposing. HB 1228 did not pass the House Education Committee yet and was deferred to a Summer Study Committee in the House. The companion bill SB 1010 has not been acted upon yet by the Senate Education Committee. The House Summer Study Committee will give the legislators an indication of the level of support. If passed in the Legislature next session, McNairy County could have a vote by the Commission and assuming it passed, hold a referendum as outlined in the bill to decide, explained Walley. Garrison believes that part of the reason that the legislators made the position an appointsupply event in Selmer City Park with equal success in meeting the demand for free school supplies. Each bag is filled with notebooks, paper, folders, crayons, pencils, erasers, water bottles, rulers, scissors earbuds and more. Volunteers bag the supplies the day before the event to meet the needs for elementary or junior and high school students. None of this would be possible without partners willing to donate items to the cause. If not for them, some area children may go to school without. Last year, the demand was so great and all 500 bags were gone within a few
ed one was to take the position out of the political realm. Garrison felt that part of the problem is a lack of communication between the commissioners and the board of education. “We need an open and reasonable dialogue, and after that, an educated decision can be made,” Garrison declared. Over eight commissioners shared their thoughts on the issue. Commissioner David McCullar relayed that passing the resolution at the commission level and sending it to legislators does not mean it will change the process. It would come back before the commission, which would determine a course forward. “The individual that has control over the county’s largest budget, $34 million, and largest workforce, I think, needs more oversight, and so do many people in the county. Even one school board member in my district believes it should be an elected position. Out of a sevenmember school board, all it takes is four of them to determine who is director of schools. All the director has to worry about is keeping four board members happy and satisfied,” argued Commissioner Keith Jernigan. Commissioner Richard Ashe felt that the residents were not given an option when the state made the change; he favored a process in which people had a more potent voice. Commissioner Michelle Kientz pointed out that changing from an appointed to an elected position for the superintendent would increase his or her salary from $20,000 to $30,000. Kientz highlighted the fact that school board members are elected. minutes. This year over 779 bags were prepared and 649 were given out in a little over an hour. This year, we put another successful fee school supply event on the books. The CAB strives to meet the needs of the community is many ways and welcomes any community member willing to make a difference to join the group or call with a need they can assist with. At present, Selmer Mayor John Smith serves as president and can be contacted at City Hall.
must be spoken before sundown. These two types can sometimes misunderstand each other. Everyone has worked with a person who spends her workday quietly. She stays in her office, and goes almost unnoticed, but her work gets done. Others may see her as aloof or shy. She may not be excited about company parties, or picnics. One thing, perhaps the most upsetting thing she endures is for the boss who is usually an extrovert to walk into her office and ask for an immediate response to a question that needs some consideration. While I was earning a Masters Degree in Gifted Studies, a lady who was my favorite professor made a con-
fession. She told us that when she was teaching elementary school there were always kids who raised their hands to talk on any subject. This lady already had a Masters degree at that time. She said that she was convinced that those children who never raised their hands were slow, “UNTIL I GAVE BIRTH TO ONE,” were her exact words. Her introverted child was just as intelligent as her extroverted child. She learned to offer a question in the classroom, and let the talkers have their say. After a couple of minutes she would then call on an introverted child who wants time to give the best answer. Class discussions began to involve more children. The boss who rushed into the quiet lady’s of-
Introvert or Extrovert Roger Howell Contributor
The other day I was reflecting on some of the Myers Briggs classes my company offered years ago. I’m speaking about one aspect of personality type. There are two sides of this coin. A person is generally an introvert, or an extrovert. Simply put, one is usually a quiet person while the other likes to talk. Some people can be both. The introvert can become an extrovert when he or she needs to, such as teaching a class, giving a speech, or taking part in a company meeting. The extrovert can’t become an introvert. He, or she has five thousand words that
“If we are not satisfied by them, vote them out. That is the process,” Kientz added. Kientz related that the commission had not yet held a meeting of the Education Committee under the current administration; furthermore, she continued, they have not attended a school board meeting as a group and have yet to ask the director of schools to sit down with them. “We have questions, but who better to answer than an educator?” asked Kientz. Commissioner Kerry Brown was in favor of changing the process from an appointed to an elected process on behalf of the majority of his district’s residents. “I had more calls on this issue than anything else, and they elected me to represent them,” said Brown. Commissioner Brenda Cauley stated that she was in favor of an elected process because residents desire a voice in it. Commissioner Brad Hunt discussed both options. “If the position changes from appointed to elected, the power of the school board members would be taken away...If we go back to an elected position, the voters of McNairy County could choose, which I am in favor of,” said Hunt. “As a Republican, I would lean towards an ‘R’ rather than a ‘D,’ because that is what I am going to do. And in the event someone is running for Director, and I want my wife to have a good job, I will probably make a contribution to that campaign. Whether we realize it or not, we do that to our elected officials. That is my negative about changing it to an elected process,” said Hunt.
Hunt said he could not tell how he felt. On the one hand, he was not for appointed, as he did not like someone hired based on four votes; on the other hand, he did not want someone to get hired because a family member made a contribution to to a candidate. “It is a power struggle between our body and the school board. The struggle is we are a legislative body with a $7 million budget and their body has a $34 million budget. They are not going to answer to us, and we aren’t going to answer to them. It’s not how we elect or hire a director of schools. The citizens of McNairy County need to demand that we work together. I am not opposed to an elected director and am not against an appointed director, but there is a reason Nashville won’t let us elect one,” said Hunt. “There is a reason that bills are before state leaders: maybe they realized they made a mistake,” said Jernigan. “They took away our right to vote,” added Cauley. “I am just concerned that we are going to introduce politics into the process, and I just do not believe that this is what we need. We just came through a pandemic, and I believe that Mr. Martin and the school board did a good job,” expressed Commissioner Phillip Hollingsworth. “I believe we have a good school board, and I want to make it clear that we are not questioning them, regardless of how the vote goes. This has nothing to do with them,” said Com-
missioner Jimmy Ray. The commission voted 11–4, with two abstaining, to approve the resolution. Before the meeting proper, County Mayor Larry Smith reminded the commission of McNairy County’s 198th anniversary on October 8. He reviewed current plans for the celebration, which will include an Emergency Awareness event and a groundbreaking of the forthcoming Agricultural Event Center. Smith concluded his pre-meeting notes with the announcement that the building planned for McNairy Regional Hospital’s former site will enter, and possibly conclude, construction within the next one to two weeks. Records Commission chairman Mike Smith opened the meeting proper by reviewing highlights from the Records Commission meeting on June 24. He offered his condolences for the recent loss of Nancy Kennedy before announcing Margaret Tull as the new County Archivist. Her duty will be to maintain any record, including school, sheriff, works, or court, deemed relevant for preservation which the board approved. Mayor Smith offered for approval a contract with Southwest Human Resource Agency to provide probation supervision and life skill services. These services include anger and financial management classes, alcohol/ drug assessment, drug screening, community See COMMISSION, 7
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Dare to Live Without Limits: Weeds Inhibit Your Growth Bryan Golden Contributor
If your flower or vegetable garden becomes overrun with weeds, the plants you are trying to grow wither and die. This happens because the weeds take up space while competing for nutrients in the soil, water, and light. Desirable plants rarely grow in a weed choked garden. Weeds grow without any care. They appear even though you don’t plant them. They require no watering or feeding. They’ll sprout in the worst growing conditions where it is impossible to get the plants you want started. Cultivating a thriving garden requires the pulling of weeds as soon as they appear. This maintenance process is constant. It’s just as important as watering and fertilizing. Without regular weeding, all of your other gardening efforts are wasted. Your mind is like a garden. You want to cultivate good thoughts and positive energy. Just as in the garden, mental weeds interfere with your growth. You need to identify your mental weeds so they can be eliminated as soon as they emerge. Negative thoughts, like garden weeds, grow uninvited. They pop up at the most inopportune times, crowding out positive thoughts. If not removed, they grow, and spread continuously. Negative thoughts prosper without any specific care. You want to eliminate your mental weeds while caring for your
positive thoughts. It’s your positive thoughts which lead to positive emotions and actions. Every aspect of your life is enhanced by growing a lush positive mental garden. Negative self-talk is a frequent source of mental weeds. This is where you constantly tell yourself what you can’t do and why, along with what won’t work and why. Negative selftalk also includes incessant complaining about problems, situations, and people. Eliminate negative self-talk by replacing it with positive self-talk. Continuously tell yourself about all of the good aspects of your life for which you are thankful. Tell yourself all you are capable of and what you will accomplish. Being problem oriented creates mental weeds. Problem orientation is when you always look for problems in every situation. You then use the problems as excuses for inaction, or reasons for failure. Replace a problem orientation with a solution orientation where you focus on finding solutions for each problem rather than complaining. Don’t waste any energy whining. Once a problem is identified, all that matters is finding an effective solution. Thoughts which harm you are mental weeds. Let go of anger, bitterness, and resentment because they fuel explosive mental weed growth. You have no control over other people or circumstances but you do have control over your response. Worry is mental weed fertilizer. Worry
is like being in a rocking chair; it is a lot of activity which doesn’t get you anywhere. Replace worry with action. Take positive action which improves situations you can influence, or have control over. Let go of circumstances which are beyond your control. Negative information overload creates mental weeds. You are surrounded by negative news. The internet, T.V., social media, newspapers, magazines, and gossip, provide a constant source of negativity. Continuous exposure to a never-ending stream of negative news rapidly dampens your positivity. Limit, or even eliminate your exposure to negative information by being very selective as to what information you follow. You can stay informed without becoming immersed in negativity. If you are upset by what you are watching, or reading, reduce the amount of time you spend taking in depressing information. Take good care of your mental garden. Keep out the weeds by choosing happiness and positivity. Watch for any mental weeds which spring up. Eliminate them with positive thoughts and actions. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit w w w. B r y a n G o l d e n . com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@ columnist.com or write him c/o this paper. 2021 Bryan Golden
nodded and sipped. We all knew the topic of today’s coffee discussion: forest fires. We have one. Look out the front window where the words “open” and “café” appear to be written backwards. Look past the parking lot with its waiting pickup trucks. Look above the trees across the street above the bar ditch. The sky is a dirty
red this morning, with the sun having to filter through miles of smoke that just hours ago was forest up in the mountains. “Went off and left a fire going, I heard,” Dud said. We all shook our heads. Anyone over the age of five knew enough not to do that. “You remember back … oh, maybe 30 years
Home Country Slim Randles Contributor
“Some idiot started it,” Windy said, parking himself at the philosophy counter here at the Mule Barn truck stop. “Couldn’t hardly respirate myself this here mornin.’” Steve and the others
now, Doc,” Windy said, “when that fire wiped out Billy’s old cabin at the gold claim?” “Yes I do. Killed a bunch of deer, too. Campbell Canyon. Looks like this fire’s about in the same place.” “If I was philosophatin’ I’d reckon that fire didn’t get enough trees the first time around
and jest waited ‘til some more of ‘em growed up and then come back and burned them up, too.” “That old fire,” Doc said, “was caused by a lightning strike, Windy.” “Oh, I know. Thass why I said it were a philosophatin’ thingie. You know, like we know it ain’t true, but mebbe worth thinkin’ ‘bout.” We all nodded in si-
lent agreement because what else could we do? And we really didn’t understand what he was getting at, but here came Loretta with the coffee pot, so who really cares? Brought to you by the novel Sun Dog Days, by Slim Randles. From www.unmpress.com.
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was an introvert, and I suspect that James Madison was as well. Nether of these men could be elected today. Harry was 5 ft 9 and went about his work quietly. Madison weighed one hundred pounds, stood 5 ft 4, and was quite reserved. Madison was arguably the most intelligent man in America at the time. Today a president must be well over six feet and be reasonably handsome. He doesn’t have to be exceptionally intelligent if he can relate to the masses. I don’t know what that says about us as voters. Just for grins, I believe Franklin Roosevelt thought of the uneducated Vice President Truman as a hick. He certainly never informed Truman about the Manhattan Project, even when the president knew he was in failing health. I also believe that General MacArthur thought he would have his way with the ole Missouri farmer, haberdasher, until Truman canned him. Old soldiers never die, but a tough Commander In Chief can put a number eleven boot to their back sides. From what little I know about Harry Truman, he wasn’t a big talker, but when he spoke, he had something to say. Introverts are often seen as wet blankets. He’s the first one to leave crowded gathering.
He is sometimes overwhelmed by so many voices in a large gathering, especially if there are rattling knives, forks, and music in the background. You won’t see him back slapping in the clubhouse with the boys very often. Introverts do not elaborate on a subject as an extrovert might. His contributions in a company meeting are usually concise. Extroverts recharge their batteries around other people. Lots of discussion makes him happy. Introverts enjoy hobbies where they can be alone for a time, A walk in the woods is like medicine for his soul, however, If he finds an interesting person at a gathering, they may step aside and enjoy a one on one discussion. He usually does well with two or three others. Miscommunication from all corners have caused untold problems. These opposing personality types can better understand one another with a little effort, Daily, we hear of someone complaining about discrimination in one form or the other. The introvert makes up about forty five percent of the population. Personality experts tell us that introverts are definitely discriminated against in the workplace.
From Page 5 fice for an immediate answer will often be disappointed. At the same time the lady is uncomfortable at being put on the spot. The boss may never understand how to communicate with her, or she with him. All the boss has to do is ask her to consider so and so, and get back to him or her. She will be comfortable and the boss will be less frustrated. I was fortunate in my corporate work because my boss was in another city, and trusted me to carry on my work without supervision. The superintendent, and his foreman in my office were both extroverts they often began some non work related exchange in one of their offices. All too frequently they would spill out into the hallway. They became ever louder, because one tried to talk above the other. The discussions usually involved much laughter. The decibel level would continue to rise. I would often get up and close my door without offending of having to explain. They got the message, but maybe they thought that I had no sense of humor, anyway they continued until they ran out of air. I doubt if you will ever see an introverted politician, however I believe that Harry Truman
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
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McNairy County Sheriff’s Report Jack Simpson Staff Writer
On July 6, Deputy Brandon Taylor addressed a report of Vandalism at a cemetery on Finger Leapwood Road in Finger. A late-night visitor damaged planters and other items on cemetery property. An estimated $100.00 worth of damage occurred to items in the cemetery. This incident remains under investigation. On July 7, Sergeant Michael Gibert responded to Vandalism and Aggravated Criminal Trespass on Elm Road in Adamsville. Noise from the front of their home alerted the victims to a possible break-in. Sergeant Gilbert found their front door intact and locked, but damaged around the frame. The frame suffered $200.00 worth of damage. Security footage depicts no activity from the time of the incident. On July 7, Sergeant Mike Shipman responded to Vandalism on Highway 64 East in Selmer. The victim reported that the floor of the victim’s new home had been intentionally cluttered with items from the closets and drawers. If these items are not removed in a timely fashion, they will be disposed of. On July 8, Sergeant Mike Shipman was dispatched to Rankins Lane in Bethel Springs on a report of Criminal Trespass. The victim’s dog disappeared from its pen on July 5 and reappeared
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From Page 5 service assistance, rehabilitation placement and a DUI school. A motion to approve the contract carried. Discrepancies arose over the non-profit budget resolution. Southwest Human Resource Agency appropriations appear as $3,389.75 in the resolution but as $2,711.83 in the amounts approved by the Budget Committee– a $677.92 difference.
on the day of the report. According to the victim, the fence was bent from the time of the disappearance until the time of the reappearance, when it appeared to have been mended. A missing dog was returned to the victim’s neighbor deceased. Other neighbors claimed to have spotted a susicious white truck in the vicinity of the scenes. On July 10, Deputy Brandon Taylor addressed a Theft of Property report on Highway 142 in Stantonville. The victim claimed that a deceased significant other had bequeathed the victim certain property assets, which had been locked in the siginificant other’s home since June 13. While no forced was made into the home, a pad-lock was found on the door and numerous items deemed missing. Missing items include one shotgun, one rifle, one air conditioner, one cannon replica, one acoustic guitar, one jewelery box, two men’s gold rings with diamond clusters and miscellaneous items. The estimated value of stolen items totals $1,421.00. This incident remains under investigation. On July 10, Sergeant Ricky Finley was dispatched to Price Road in Michie on a report of Vandalism. A commercial truck driven by the suspect apparently damaged the victim’s gutter and garage door. The victim was absent from when the incident occurred. If security footage reveals the identity of the suspect, the suspect’s company will be liable for any damages The issue was tabled for later discussion. Solid Waste Director Steve Beavers brought a contract for planning and reporting services from Southwest Tennessee Development District before the commission. A motion to approve the agreement and compensate SWTDD $4,300 for their services carried. Commissioner Jay Weatherford motioned to approve the cleaning, sealing and striping of the Selmer Justice Complex by Redmon As-
incurred. Estimated cost of damage totals $1,000.00. On July 11, Deputy John Sims was dispatched to Beatcher Lane in Adamsville on a Theft of Property report. The victim noticed several firearms missing on the morning of the report. According to the victim, one of the suspects admitted to stealing a firearm that had gone missing a week prior to the report. Records extracted from Facebook Messenger indicate that one of the suspects is selling the guns online. The suspect drives a black Chevrolet Impala. Firearms stolen include a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm handgun, Stevens 320 12-gauge shotgun, Savage MSR15 rifle, and SKS rifle. These items total approximately $2,600.00 in value. This incident remains under investigation. On July 12, Deputy Kevin Wood received a Civil report regarding a motor vehicle theft on Joe Dillon Road in Michie. The victim accused the suspect of stealing a 2003 Chevy Avalanche in early July. Records indicate that the suspect was arrested while driving the victim’s vehicle. However, the tag was registered in the victim’s name. A relative of the suspect alleged that the vehicle should be registered in the suspect’s name rather than the victim’s. Both the suspect and the victim met with Deputy Wood at the Justice Complex, where the victim once again presented paperwork confirmimg his ownerphalt Inc. The bid totals $17,400 for the full project with board approval. Weatherford successfully motioned to approve a lease agreement with Southwest Human Resource Agency for the use of office space at 701 Industrial Park Road in Selmer. A monthly lease of $2,000 will be deposited into the general fund. National flood insurance can insure the Annex building at 530 Mulberry Avenue in Selmer for $32,487 per year; Lloyds of London can
ship of the vehicle. On July 12, Deputy Kevin Wood responded to a Criminal Trespass across from Refuge Road in Bethel Springs. Security cameras showed a vehicle that the victim had not permitted to be on the victim’s property. The vehicle is a mid-size SUV with a darker bottom and lighter top. A headlight recovered from the property was identified as belonging to a Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured between 1993 and 1998. This incident remains under investigation. On July 12, Sergeant Mike Shipman was alerted to a Harassment report from Post Office Road in Michie. The victim recently received threats against her life on Instagram. One message, sent by “Unknown Account,” also expressed the desire to rape the victim. The victim was unable to name any definite suspects. This incident remains under investigation. On July 13, Investigator Kevin Carter cited a suspect on Reckless Endangerment, Driving on Revoked/Suspended License and a felony count of Evading Arrest. Investigator Carter attempted to pull over a red Kia Soul on Post Office Road in Michie. During the ensuing chase through Michie, the Kia forced a vehicle off the road. A second vehicle was forced from the road when the Kia shifted direction toward Mississippi. At one point, a passenger exited the Kia and fled on foot. A flat tire caused the driver to lose control, insure the main office building for $4,768.41 per month and the Food Services building for $934.75 per year. The Building Committee approved Lloyds of London’s quote, and the full committee carried the motion. Design services for the Agricultural Event Center will total $55,500; expenses, paid in part by the ThreeStar Grant, will include heating, air conditioning, interior and site lighting, plumbing, utilities and fire protection. The Building
fell a wire fence and crash into a tree. The suspect was captured on foot in the woods nearby and extradited to the McNairy County Jail. On July 13, Investigator Mike Shipman was alerted to Theft of Property and Vandalism on Old Highway 45 South in Guys. The victim’s back door and frame were found destroyed on the day prior to the report. Items stolen include a wedding ring set, a man’s ring with diamonds, a white-gold handmade ring and miscellaneous other rings and watches. The total value of damaged and stolen items approximates $4,050.00. On July 14, Deputy Brandon Taylor was dispatched to Hubert Manuel Road in Michie regarding a Theft of Property report. Dakota Bingham used Cashapp on a phone belonging to a friend of the victim to transfer $850.00 to his romantic partner. The phone itself was also reported as stolen. Later that day, Bingham was arrested in Alcorn County, Mississippi, and transferred to the McNairy County Jail. The total value of the stolen items approximates $1,150.00 On July 14, Deputy Brandon Taylor addressed a Missing Person report from Hamburg Road in Michie. James Van Belk, a 66-year-old white male, disappeared on July 13. He was driving a white 1998 Dodge 2500 Cummins with a short wheel base, “Road Dog Towing” bulldog sticker on the back window and tag number of TN/DFF696. He was en route to Committee approved Long and Associates to provide design services, and the full committee carried the motion. Weatherford presented details about a roof project for the old armory building. The roof will be removed, and new decking will be placed along the back; bids, budget estimates, grant opportunities and possible uses or replacements for the building are under consideration. In late July or August, a meeting will be held in the
Guys paving project on target for completion Janet Rail Publisher
Keith Rinehart, Mayor of Guys, and his board met on (date) to discuss road paving projects set for the near future. “All roads designated will be paved or repaired,” declared Alderman Chris Howard. Included in the repairs are Sticine Road, Guys Chewalla Road, Cotton Lane, School Road and Old Highway 45 Access Road. Mayor Rinehart explained that, until recently, the city believed that it was responsible for the Old Highway 45 Access Road. However, it was discovered that the road was never deeded to the city and that the state still claims responsibility for the road. “I spoke to Michael Welch, Director of Operations at the Tennessee Department of Trans-
portation, regarding a date to start the paving of Old Highway 45, and he stated that, due to the focus on the critical infrastructure issue with the Hernando Desoto Bridge in Memphis, [he] would have to get back to me on the date,” Rinehart elaborated. The board discussed the need for a new culvert at 3000 Guys Chewalla Road and new concrete for a culvert on Cotton Lane as soon as weather permits. “It needs to be dry,” stated Rinehart. Placing crusher run on School Road to build up a base for pavement was also discussed. Alderman Bradley Gray reported a successful pumper test on June 22 for two pumper rucks. The test was performed by Dudley’s Fire Consultants for a cost of $300. The Fire Department responded to three public assists last month. Air Evac Services
were covered by the city for the volunteer firemen, mayor, board and employee David Sides at a cost of $708. A benefit for Jody Stricklin, a volunteer firefighter for 17 years, was announced; it will be held on August 21 at Wenasoga Fire Department. The board approved training for two firemen at the Tennessee River Weekend Training Conference in Hardin County on November 6 and 7. The conference is hosted in conjunction with the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy. Alderman Wayne Henry and the board deliberated the potential uses for grant money coming to the city for infrastructure improvements and improvements to the Town Center. The building had two rentals last month and one scheduled for August.
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Old Highway 45 is set to be paved from the state line to the entrance of Highway 45.
Corinth, Mississippi. No phone was on Mr. Belk’s person when he departed from Michie. If you possess any information regarding Mr. Belk’s whereabouts, contact the McNairy County Sheriffs Office. On July 14, Sergeant Ricky Finley responded to a Fraud report from Debbie Circle in Selmer. A bank statement provided by the victims showed six transactions to Macy’s totalling $1,128.02. An unidentified suspect ordered eight bottles of cologne, but Macy’s halted the shipment. An address search revealed the shipping address to be a warehouse in Florida. No charges will be pressed. Investigator Kevin Carter will continue to review the case. On July 17, Sergeant Mike Shipman was dispatched to Erin Lane in Ramer on a Fraud report. The victim received a call from the Sheriff’s Office threatening to imprison the victim for missing court. According to the caller, the victim would be imprisoned unless the victim used Green Dot cards to transfer $3,000.00 to the caller. The suspect had the victim read off the numbers on the cards and mail the suspect photos of the cards and receipts. When the victim, per the caller’s request, arrived at the Justice Center to meet the caller, no one appeared to the victim as promised in the call. Similar fraud calls have been in high circulation recently. Use caution when answering unknown phone numbers. mayor’s office to discuss the project and details of ownership concerning the property and gas tanks belonging to the Department of Defense. The Adult Entertainment Committee approved two applications for changes of ownership on beer licenses at the Rooster Run and Pig Pen Tavern. Jimmy Ray motioned to pass the approval; Richard Ashe seconded, and the motion carried.
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From Page 4 tion of higher learning even today. However, General Lowrey’s life was not to be lengthy. On February 27, 1885, while on a business trip, General Lowrey stopped over in Middleton, Tennessee, where purchased train tickets and turned from the ticket window falling dead immediately. He was only fifty-six years old. Still, because of Blue Mountain College, his legacy continues even today in the year 2021.
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OBITUARIES
Betty Sue Wolfe
Lance Narowetz
Jason Reeder
March 9, 1931 - July 13, 2021
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etty Sue Wolfe was born March 9, 1931, in Adamsville, Tenn. the daughter of the late Isaac and Vetie Perkins Cummings. She was united in marriage to James Nolen Wolfe on May 17, 1947. Mr. Wolfe preceded her in death on May 2, 2020. They were married for 73 years. Mrs. Wolfe retired after 32 years at Brown Shoe Factory in Selmer. She was a member of the Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. She loved her church family and singing in the choir. She was a superlative quilter, master of baked goods, Senior biscuit maker, and known to have the patience of Job. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Wolfe departed this life on July 13, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 4 Months, 4 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Jimmie Beeson and husband Darrell of Selmer, Tenn., Debra Alsup of Lebanon, Tenn.; 1 granddaughter, 6 grandsons; 9 great-granddaughters, 5 greatgrandsons; 2 great-great-granddaughters and 2 great-great-grandsons; sister, Nell Leatherwood of Ripley, Miss.; Sister-in-law, Jean King and husband Ralph of Selmer, Tenn.; a niece, Charlotte Mitchell and husband Jerry of Selmer, Tenn.; and a host of family and friends. Those wishing to send a memorial gift may do so by sending it to Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 741, Selmer, Tenn. 38375. Services were held on July 17, 2021. at 10:30 a.m. at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, with Joey Edwards, Will Shelton officiating.
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ance Narowetz was born March 19, 1987, in Selmer, Tenn. the son of Louis John and Marilyn Ruby Holley Narowetz. Lance was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. He worked as a security guard for PCA in Counce, Tenn. He played football for McNairy Central and Nettleton High Schools. He loved history, reading, video gaming, and his faithful companions, Daffy and Bonnie. Lance departed this life on July 17, 2021, in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 34 Years, 3 Months, 28 Days. He is survived by his parents, Louis John and Marilyn Ruby Holley Narowetz of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a sister, Laura Todd and husband Chris of Bartlett, Tenn.; uncles and aunts: Mark Crites and wife Karen of Greenville, Ill., Olivia Mathis and late husband Johnny of Walnut, Miss., Marvin Holley and wife Linda of South Fulton, Tenn., Morris Holley and wife Linda of Olive Branch, Miss., Craig Holley and wife Michelle of Michie, Tenn., Roger Holley and wife Lynn of Wrightsville, Ga.; and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents: Charles Brantley and Ruby Grace Payne Holley, Louis W. Narowetz and June Kimbro. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on July 22, 2021, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. until Services at 11:00 a.m. on July 23, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee, with Rev. Don McCracken, Rev. Dr. Bud Sizemore, Rev. Chris Todd officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethesda Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.
J.R. Roach Harold Ray Whitten June 25, 2021
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arold Ray Whitten, 82, of Olive Branch, Miss. went to be with the Lord Friday, June 25, 2021. Mr. Whitten was preceded in death by his late wife, Nettie M. Whitten; son, Harold R. Whitten, Jr.; parents, Charles and Madge Whitten; and siblings: Charles Whitten, Jr., Ava Jenkins, John Ross Whitten, Jerry Whitten, and Norma Duke. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Whitten; daughter, Cindy Balderas(Gustavo); daughter, Deborah Whitten(Troy Van Dyke); son, Christopher Whitten(Shana); daughter, Teilor Ayala; grandchildren: Raymond Edgar Culver IV, Jackson Culver, Caitlyn Whitten, and Dylan Whitten; great-grandchildren: Sebastian Cortes, Christian Briano, Adrianna Dubon, Makayla Ayala, Alejandro Ayala, Sara Diaz, Alexi Ayala, and Haleigh Whitten; sister, Linda Goolsby; brothers: J.W. Whitten, Robert Whitten, and David Whitten; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Whitten served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He also retired from Memphis City Schools after many years of service. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Olive Branch. The family received friends for a time of visitation at Brantley Funeral Home on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. with a funeral service following at 12:00 p.m. Interment was at West Tenn. Veterans Cemetery.
July 25, 1946 December 26, 2020
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. R. Roach was born July 25, 1946, in McNairy County, Tenn. the son of the late Jess Roach and Elvie Bivens. He was united in marriage to Linda Miller on March 23, 1964. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Roach worked for many years in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Forty Forks Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoors man and loved going coon hunting. He always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Roach departed this life on December 26, 2020, in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 74 Years, 5 Months, 1 Day. He is survived by his wife Linda Roach of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two sons, Jackie Roach and wife Christie of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Joel Roach and wife Amanda of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two brothers, James Roach of Savannah, Tenn., Jesse Lee Roach and friend Belinda Butler of Selmer, Tenn.; a sister, Martha Adams of Corinth, Miss.; five grandchildren, Madison Cox and husband Mason, Makayla Roach, Mayson Kennedy and husband Carson, Miller Grace Roach and Gunner Roach; a great-grandson, Greyson Cox; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Roach was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Michelle Roach; four sisters, Eloise Willard, Delcie Robbins, Kathryn Strickland, and Faye Dixon. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. with memorial service at 3:00 p.m. all on July 25, 2021, at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Randy Smith, Buel Moore and Ricky Moore officiating.
Isaac Louis Kullman October 25, 1938 July 12, 2021
William (Bill) Stremming July 22, 1954 - July 21, 2020
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saac Louis Kullman, 82, husband of Barbara “Stormie” Taylor Kullman, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Born in Memphis, Tenn., a son of the late Morris Kullman and the late Grace Archer Kullman, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed bowling, working on computers, sweepstakes, and spending time with family. He retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant after twentytwo years of service. Mr. Kullman was a lifetime member of MENSA and he was of the Evangelical faith. Surviving, in addition to his wife of twentytwo-years, are a son, Patrick Alan Kullman (Sandra Lynn); a daughter, Samantha Ann Phillips (Kendall), both of Mountain Home, AR; a sister, Madeline Clenney (Robert) of Selmer, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, Easley, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude. org. Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Powdersville Road, Easley, S.C.
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ason Reeder was born February 15, 1974, in Memphis, Tenn. the son of Arnold Reeder and Nancy Cox. He was united in marriage to Kim Mitchell on November 25, 1993. Jason served his country honorably as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps for five years. He worked for Packing Corporation of America in Counce, Tenn. He was a member of the Middleton Church of Christ in Middleton, Tennessee and attended Finger Church of Christ. Jason was a hard worker, a strong work ethic was instilled in him at an early age by his stepdad - Guy Wayne Cox. He believed in taking care of his family, spending quality time with them teaching life skills and making sacrifices to ensure his family had what they needed. He enjoyed star gazing, relaxing in his hammock with his grandson-Ezra and hanging out at the firepit. He was a devoted son, husband, father and Granddaddy who loved his family dearly. Jason departed this life on July 15, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 47 Years, 5 Months. He is survived by his wife Kim Reeder of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Eve Stone of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Justice Reeder of Selmer, Tenn.; a grandson, Ezra Stone of Selmer, Tenn.; mother, Nancy Cox of Selmer, Tenn.; father, Arnold Reeder and wife, Jean of Miss.; stepdad, Guy Wayne Cox and wife, Mary of Selmer, Tenn.; three brothers, Stuart Reeder, Alexander Reeder, Tim Taylor and family; sister, Tracy Moore and family; mother-in-law, Wanda Mitchell of Finger, Tenn.; brothers-in-law, Darrell Mitchell and family, Damon Mitchell and James Mitchell and family; sister-in-law, Wendy Hicks and family; and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Alexandra Katherine Reeder; father-in-law, Don Mitchell; grandparents, Joe Dan and Ann McClain, Phillip and Blanche Reeder. Services were held on July 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. with Military Honors at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Jeff Scott, Ronny Cornelius, James Mitchell officiating. Private interment service in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
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illiam (Bill) Stremming age 66 of Selmer, Tenn. was born on July 22, 1954, and passed from this life on July 21, 2020, in Jackson, Tenn. Bill enjoyed shopping and going out to eat with his house mate and staff of Madison Haywood Developmental Services, formerly McNairy County Developmental Services. He had been with them since April 24, 1986. Some of his favorite shows to watch were In the Heat of the Night and Andy Griffith. Bill loved spending time with his friends from the developmental center for many years. He left behind a longtime house mate and many friends in Selmer. A memorial service was held on July 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee.
Kenneth Bullington August 1, 1941 - July 12, 2021
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enneth Bullington was born in Dota, Arkansas, on August 1, 1941, the son of the late Price and Ola Burge Bullington. On March 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Katherine Ann Blankenship. He was known to others as Kenneth, Ken, or K.B. He never met a stranger, could converse with anyone on any subject, and was great friends with the local Amish community. Kenneth had a loving spirit and was known for his smile and generosity. Throughout his life, Kenneth had worked for Pinnacle Fiberglass in Savannah, Tennessee, DBH in Adamsville, Tennessee, Lasco Fiberglass in South Boston, Virginia, Aqua Glass in Adamsville, Tennessee, Ebbtide Boats in Tennessee, Pallet Warehouse in Stantonville, Tennessee, Pure-Vac in Memphis, Tennessee, and Carnation in California. He had an extraordinary work ethic of which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Crump Baptist Church. Kenneth Bullington departed this life on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the age of 79 years, 11 months, and 11 days. He is survived by his wife, Ann Bullington of Stantonville, Tenn.; daughter, Sandy Tinsley (Edward Tinsley) of Canton, Ga.; sons, Ray Bullington (Leigh Ann Bullington) of Michie, Tenn. and Rob Bullington (Andi Bullington) of Seymour, Tenn.; grandchildren, Grant Bullington, Emma Tinsley, Emme Bullington, Mason Tinsley, Kennedy Bullington, and Adley Bullington; step grandchildren, Will Beecham and Lilianna Beecham; sisters, Dona Bullington of Newark, Ark., Jane Pike (Jim Pike) of Jupiter, Fla., Joyce Densford Horseshoe Bend, Ark., and Frances Schmuck of Raymore, Mo.; and brother, Tommy Bullington (Pam Bullington) of Newark, Ark. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brothers, Gardner Bullington and Robert Bullington. Services were held on July 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Adamsville in Adamsville, Tennessee, with David Poe, Nelson Height officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Memorial Garden at Adamsville, Tennessee
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Charles Arledge Barham
Cordeto Jermaine Stackens August 26, 1986 July 11, 2021
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ordeto Jermaine Stackens “Dink” was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1986, in Selmer, Tenn. to O.B. Stackens and Melissa Barnes. He was the first of two children. He attended school in the McNairy County School System. Dink grew up in church was baptized and gave his life to Christ at an early age. In 2010, Dink met the love of his life Samantha Rolison and they were united in Holy Matrimony on Thursday, February 02, 2012. With this union two beautiful daughters were born, Nevaeh Grace and Imani Jade. Dink enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, cooking out, and just hanging out with family and friends. He loved his wife, girls, brother, mother, and father. He departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Hardin Medical Center. Dink leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Samantha Stackens; two daughters, Nevaeh Grace and Imani Stackens; his mother, Melissa Barnes (Damien Black); his father, O.B. (Tina) Stackens; one brother, Acoriea’ Stackens; father in law, James Rolison; mother in law, Christy Johnson, his grandfather, Elmer Barnes, Sr. (Toretha Miller Barnes); two sisters in law, Chasity Strayhorn and Jamie Rolison; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends who will miss him dearly. Services were held by Selmer Mortuary on Monday, July 19, 2021, at New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church.
Daniel Lee Williams March 3, 1968 - July 19,2021
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021
Homer Martin Jr.
July 19, 2021
November 25, 1930 July 15, 2021
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n July 19, 2021, Charles Arledge Barham, 87, loving husband and father of three girls, transitioned to his heavenly home to join his lifelong bride and soulmate, Gladys (Shorty) L. McCullar Barham. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, read his Bible daily, and prayed for each member of his family. Charles adored his wife of sixty-six years, and his three daughters who he referred to as Charlie’s angels. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and vacations to the mountains. He was known as a hard worker, a man of integrity, and a man of his word. He loved watching westerns, listening to southern gospel music, eating peanut butter and crackers, cornbread and milk, and homemade chicken and dumplings. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys L McMullar Barham, his parents, Marvin and Lora P Barham of Adamsville, Tenn., his brothers, J Ray Barham and Gerald G Barham, and a grandson, Jock A McMurry. He is survived by three daughters, Pamelia A McMurry (Thomas) of Memphis, Tenn., Loretta J Eidson (Kenneth) of Olive Branch, Miss., and Tina A Crum (Jack) of Cordova, Tenn., a brother Jerry (Patty) of Savannah, Tenn., seven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. He was a faithful member of Ridgeway Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. A local visitation will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., at Collierville Funeral Home in Collierville, Tenn. on Wednesday July 21, 2021. There will be a short visitation at 10 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, Tenn. on Thursday July 22, 2021, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Crump Cemetery in Crump, Tenn.
omer Martin, Jr. was born in Morris Chapel, Tennessee on November 25, 1930, the son of the late Homer Wilkerson and the Bessie Estelle Tucker Martin. On September 1, 1967, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Jones, who survives. Homer served his country proudly in the United States Marines. After the military he worked for 32 years as a gear inspector for Caterpillar Corporation. Homer also worked as a fireman for Hardin County and the City of Savannah for 18 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Selmer where he liked to play guitar and sing. Homer departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 20 days. In addition to his wife of 53 years, JoAnn of Savannah, Tenn., he is survived by one sister, Wilma Sue Crowell of Savannah, Tenn.; brother, Harold D. Martin of Savannah, Tenn.; a special young man, Logan Brasher of Gray, Georgia; and a host of nieces and nephews. Homer was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford, Glenn and Edward Martin. Services were held on July 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah in Savannah, Tennessee, with Mark Shoemaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Milledgeville Cemetery at Milledgeville, Tennessee
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aniel Lee Williams was born March 3, 1968, in Ripley, Miss. the son of the late Luther Leroy Williams and Lavonie Crum Williams. He was united in marriage to Kimberly Knight on March 17, 1990. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Pinson, Tennessee. He worked for Mincey Logging for 32 years. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play, deer hunting, spending time with family and friends at their place on the river in Pickwick. Mr. Williams departed this life on July 19, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 53 Years, 4 Months, 16 Days. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Marie Williams of Selmer, Tenn.; children: Anthony Knight of Michie, Tenn., Chris Williams (fiancee Ashley) of Bolivar, Tenn., Nick Williams of Selmer, Tenn., Shelia Franks of Selmer, Tenn., Katie Welch (Trevor) of Selmer, Tenn., Summer Williams of Selmer, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Noah, Ashton, Addilyn, Grayson and Harper Williams; brothers and sisters: Danny Williams and wife Kathy, Junior Williams and wife Rita, Bobby Williams, Maggie Hastings, Kathy Williams, Jimmy Williams; half brothers and sisters: Johnny, Jason, Shirley and Dimple Hastings. In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Bester Crum, David Williams, Clifford Crum, Dimple Elam and Eva Emmons. Services will be held on July 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Mike Hollaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
Free hair cuts given by local beauticians
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Sarena Evans, owner of The Barber Shop, and volunteers donated their time to give 50 haircuts as part of the Going Back to School Fest which began with school supplies being handed out at the Selmer City Park Saturday.
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Dana Star, Jade Haskins, Katie Powers, Sarena Evans and Town of Selmer Mayor John Smith photograhed during the Back to School Fest free hair cuts event.
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New McNairy County Chamber Directors Alan Youngerman, Ashley Hollingsworth Shumate, Gretchen StackensDillard, and Daniel Vandiver.
New Chamber Directors Elected Bryan Huff
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The McNairy County Chamber of Commerce elected new board members in July. Alan Youngerman grew up in McNairy County. He graduated from McNairy Central High School. Youngerman attended Tennessee Tech University with a geology degree and went on to work in the field before attaining his master’s degree. After working several years in geology Youngerman returned to McNairy County and worked with his father in the housing industry with his father.
Youngerman is currently the director of the University of Tennessee at Martin Selmer Campus as well as Director of the COon Creek Science Center. Gretchen StackensDillard is a native of McNairy County. Dillard graduated from McNairy Central High School in 1996. She then went on to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin Selmer Campus where she earned her bachelor of university studies in May 2011. Dillard now works at the McNairy County Health Department. She has worked there for almost 13 years. Daniel Vandiver graduated from Adams-
ville High School. He began work immediately as a police dispatcher and a firefighter. Shortly after he began volunteering for the Adamsville Rescue Squad and was later promoted to the director of the squad. Vandiver attended the police academy in 2010 and was promoted to police chief in 2019. Ashley Hollingsworth Shumate of Ramer is a lifetime resident of McNairy County. Shumate graduated McNairy Central High School in 2011. She attended the University of Tennessee at Martin Selmer Campus and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2015.
Shumate currently serves as the corrections coordinator for Southwest Human Resource Agency. Here she supervises misdemeanor caseloads out of general sessions court, She is also a member of the McNairy County Recovery Court Team. Shumate has been with the team since 2019. Shumate was nominated for the 2020 Young Professional of the Year Award and is currently enrolled in the adult leadership class. These new directors will serve a three-year term on the McNairy County Chamber Board of Directors.
JULY 2021 LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR DEEP SOUTH Dates Weather Conditions Jul 1-9 Scattered t-storms, warm Jul 10-17Sunny north, a few t-storms south; turning hot Jul 18-25Scattered t-storms, warm Jul 26-31Isolated t-storms, cool July temperature 80° (1° below avg.) precipitation 4.5” (1.5” below avg. north, 1.5” above south)
CHURCH DIRECTORY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021
Events and Happenings
Gospel Meeting July 18-21 There will be a Gospel Meeting at the Adamsville Church of Christ. On Sunday it will start at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday the meeting will start at 7:00p.m. MuNairy County Democrat Party July 27 The McNairy Co. Democrat Party will meet Tuesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the democrat headquarters on Main Street in Selmer. Everyone welcomed as we schedule upcoming events and fund-raisers. Meet the Teacher July 29 On Thursday July 29, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be an event for parents to meet their child’s teacher this coming year at Selmer and Michie Elementary Schools. McNairy County Historical Society July 31 The McNairy County Historical Society is excited to announce
we will have our first monthly meeting (since Feb 2020), Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jack McConnico Library, Selmer, Tennessee. Please join us as we catch up on McNairy County Historical News and Events. We are pleased to announce LaQuita Thomson will present a program titled, “Two Purdy Doctors.” Early Bird Registration July 31 Cheaper Ramer Soccer sign ups will be July 31, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Ball Feilds inside the concession stand located
at 143 Jackson St. Bethel Springs. Ages 2 to 14 welcomed. For more information call Elizabeth at (731)6106063 or Tom Court at (713)610-5750. Breast Cancer September 11 Pink Ribbon Banquet and Fashion Show will be held Saturday September 11th at 5:00pm at the Rockabilly Park. If you are a Breast Cancer Survivor or know a survivor that would like to participate in the fashion show Please contact Edna Barnette 731-645-3799 or 731-610-6600 or email womenofcourage3@gmail.com
Ramer Soccer SingUps August 7, 14, 21, 28 Regular Soccer sign ups will be July 31, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Ball Feilds inside the concession stand located at 143 Jackson St. Bethel Springs. Ages 2 to 14 welcomed. For more information call Elizabeth at (731)6106063 or Tom Court at (713)610-5750. Lip Sync Battle August 7 On August 7th there will be a lip sync battle at Corinth VFW. It starts at 8:00 p.m. Registation Fees for solo is $10 and for a group $25. This is open to the public.
McNairy County Senior Center, 408 Park Avenue, Adamsville, is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is served on Thursdays for seniors to dine-in or pick up and go. Tai Chi classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Day trips are being planned for some Fridays. Staff at the Senior Center are available to help seniors with things like energy assistance, signing up for commodities, telephone reassurance calls and grocery shopping. Masks are available for seniors to use, but not required. “We are planning a motorcoach to Cape Cod for Oct. 13 to Oct. 20 this year,” said Cindy Thrasher, Director The McNairy Senior Center is also already planning their 2022 excursions, including a Spring trip to Italy and late Summer trip to Alaska. For further information call the Center at 731-632-0302.
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SUNRISE: Where Now David Coy Contributor
Someone recently said in their journey with grief, I have gone as far as I know to go; where do I go from here? Wow, what an admission. Have you ever felt that way or known someone who did? Being stuck in the journey with grief. What do you do? How frustrating it must be to come to the realization that you are stuck and you think there is no where else for you to go. Someone else described the feeling as if they were drowning. That is a scary thought. Grief can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing. With the frustration often comes the flood of tears, “I am weary of with my groaning. Every night I flood my bed. I drench my couch with my tears. My eyes waste away because of my grief” (Psalm 6:6-7). Yes, grief can be difficult, painful and if found stuck in a rut with bottled up emotions overflowing and spilling out all over. Emotion piles upon emotion and a vicious
cycle begins. Where does one go from here? Forward. With one foot in front of the other, one breath after the other forward motion is the path to emerge from the rut. Job said it well, “Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it.” Regardless the cause of grief, accepting the reality that exists now in the present is essential. If isolating purposely for extended periods has become the norm or overly emotional where the inability to function in important areas of life exists, then that person is in an unhealthy place. If help is needed getting out of a stuck position then ask for help from others. I would recommend sitting down with someone and sharing your current circumstances and loss experiences. We have a support group coming up in Henderson on the 22nd of July at 6:30 pm. Please join us. Free yourself, your friend, your relative from being stuck in a rut. Forward motion. This is Sunrise Aftercare, sunrise@sfdcares. com
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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY
APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m. Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m. BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday night: 5 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer Bobby Bray, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. / Wed. 6:30 p.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1780 Mulberry Ave., Selmer Jorgen Runquest, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Better Hope Primitive Baptist 4235 Leapwood-Enville Rd., Adamsville Elder Gene Gist, Pastor First Sunday of month beginning at 10:30 a.m., preaching 11 a.m. Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor
10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service
5 p.m & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m.
Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
SOUTHERN Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m. Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn. Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. Discipleship Training: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m. Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.
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ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m. Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Greg Brasher, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. John Little, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (731) 239-9691
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Church of God 948 Center Ridge Road, Bethel Springs Duane R. Moore, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. , Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.
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New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Amanda Westmoreland Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m. Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m. New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m. Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Tony Newman, Pastor Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Ladies Prayer Brunch 2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sulphur Springs United
Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m. Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m. PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m. Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m. First United Pentecostal-Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday: 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. First Presbyterian Church USA
800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.
Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. 1st Saturday: 9 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m. Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Bible Class: Saturday 10:00 a.m. Worship: Saturday 11 a.m. Only services due to Covid-19. A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m. First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m. Kingdom Church, More Sure Word 1814 Buena Vista Road Bethel Springs, Tenn. 38315 (731) 577-0100 Sundays at 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday L.I.F.E. class at 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday (Bible Class) 7 p.m. Love & Truth, Adamsville Campus 440 Hwy 64 East, Adamsville Lead Pastor - Eddie Cupples Campus Director - Scott Melson Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday nights: 7 p.m. Phone: 731-632-4999 www.loveandtruthchurch.com Greater Evangelical Ministry 1854 Airport Rd., Selmer Frank M. Holiday, Pastor Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 12 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Life Wind Covenant Church 63 Linsey Lane, Selmer Barry Bishop, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Wed.: 7 p.m. www.lifewindchurch.com Safe Harbor Church 1514 Peach St., Selmer Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. World of Truth Church Hwy 57 West, Ramer Larry Cooksey, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. God’s Way Church 1121 Peach St., Selmer Bro. Billy Sanders, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Full Gospel Fellowship Church 6595 Hwy 64 West Bethel Springs, Tenn. 731-646-1837 David Paseur, Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m.., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Petra Family Worship Center 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN 731-434-1002 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Night: 6 p.m. Thursday Night: 7 p.m. Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young
First ChristianChurch 254 N. Maple St. Adamsville, TN 38310 Clint Hopper, Minister (731) 632-3012 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. FCC Wednesdays Meal 5:30 Worship/Studies 615 p.m. City of Refuge Church 300 Emmons Rd., Selmer C.A. “Skeet” Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.
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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES PETITIONER vs. CRYSTAL BRIANNA STIDDOM, MATTHEW THOMAS SHIELDS RESPONDENTS NO: 2020-JV-36 IN THE MATTER OF: Lillian Faye Stiddom, DOB: 06/19/2020 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE Order of Publication It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the whereabouts of the Respondents, Crystal Brianna Stiddom and Matthew Thomas Shields, are unknown and that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon them, It is, therefore, ordered that Respondents, Crystal Brianna Stiddom and Matthew Thomas Shields, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Independent Appeal, a newspaper circulated in McNairy County, Tennessee. TO CRYSTAL STIDDOM and MATTHEW SHIELDS:
Stiddom on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned this child and for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of McNairy County, Selmer, Tennessee. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be 8/4/21. You must appear in Court on 9/13/21 at 9:00 a.m. to appear and defend, or file an Answer within 30 days, or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/ or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the clerk.
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appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are, therefore, ordered to respond by appearing in Court or filing an Answer to the Petition filed against you. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court of McNairy County, Selmer, Tennessee. This notice will be published for four consecutive weeks. The last date of publication will be 8/4/21. You must appear in Court on 9/13/21 at 9:00 a.m. to appear and defend, or file an Answer within 30 days, or a Default Judgment or judgment on the facts will be taken against you and a hearing to terminate your parental rights will be set. All future hearings and/ or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request your copy from the clerk. ENTER this the 7th day of July 2021. /s/ Van McMahan, Juvenile Court Judge
Kennedy, deceased, who died May 24, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Division of the Chancery Court for McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the date 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 of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s death.
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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES PETITIONER vs. CYNTHIA MICHELL HERRINGTON LAYZER GOMEZ RIVAS ELIJAH BOND RESPONDENTS NO: 19-JV-51 IN THE MATTER OF: Liliana Ann Michelle Herrington, DOB: 10/17/2007 Joseph Alexander Herrington, DOB: 09/23/2009 Jeremiah Lee Herrington, DOB: 04/27/2016 Selena Bree Herrington, DOB: 06/21/2019 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE Order of Publication It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the whereabouts of the Respondent, Layzer Gomez-Rivas, are unknown and that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him, It is, therefore, ordered that Respondent, Layzer Gomez-Rivas, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Independent appeal, a newspaper circulated in McNairy County, Tennessee. TO LAYZER GOMEZRIVAS: The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Liliana, Jeremiah and Selena Herrington on the grounds that you have willfully abandoned these children and for other reasons. It
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Critical infrastructure repair tial failure and subsequent closing of the bridge has raised questions as well as support for investment in America’s infrastructure. Transportation such as roads, rail, ports and inland waterways are the most commonly recognized components of infrastructure. However, critical infrastructure encompasses so much more including health care, housing, power, broadband and research. Any disruption to these essential functions of the economy can quickly create additional stress on an already strained supply chain created by the response to covid-19. Consumer spending habits changed considerably as a result of covid-19 lock downs. Instead of going places people started buying more things creating large demands for manufactured goods. Agriculture has not been untouched by these shortages. Parts and labor for necessary equipment repairs have been difficult to realize at times. Certain seeds and chemicals have been in short supply this year creating production issues for farmers in some parts of the country. As the nation’s farmers near harvest times it will be critical that any disruption to transportation be
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This summer’s closing of the Herdnando de Soto I-40 bridge in Memphis has brought local attention to the needs of transportation corridor maintenance. The bridge closed on May 11, 2021, after transportation officials discovered a “structural crack” meaning it could be closed for months. As the bridge repairs enter phase three of the refurbishment plan, renewed interest in public safety as well as what infrastructure means to rural as well as urban economies continue to build. The Arkansas Trucking Association has estimated the the bridge closure is costing the trucking industry almost $2.5 million per day. While some of that is absorbed by the industry much of the costs are passed to consumers either in direct costs or delayed arrival of goods and services. Memphis is known as America’s distribution center due the convergence of rail, roads, runways and the mighty Mississippi River. The ports, warehouses, airports and terminals are vital to the mid-south and national agricultural community. The poten-
minimal. If for example barge traffic on the Mississippi River had been shut down during harvest instead of late spring the disruption would have had devastating financial implications for producers needing to move grain down river. Grain elevators and on-farm bins would have quickly ran out of storage potentially causing spoilage as crops would have been forced to be left in the fields. Not only would this have been an immediate financial issue for farmers it would have created grain shortages later in the year. Valuable lessons can be learned from this one infrastructure failure. Improvements must continually be made including additional dollars for maintenance as well as expansion. Industries as well as consumers need to constantly monitor needs and have contingencies in place to manage supply chain disruptions. America’s past superior infrastructure has enabled the country to have significant advantages over global competitors. Dollars spent on critical infrastructure will be a positive investment in continuing a growing agriculture economy.
The revised reporting of data from July 10 shows a 28% drop in initial unemployment claims. The Tennessee Department of Labor and WOrkforce Development reported that 9,375 claimants applied for unemployment benifits the week of July 10. The true number for that week has been revised and now stands at 6,744. This data now reflects the number of applications subbmitted by claimants who worked and earned wages before applying for benefits that week. These applicants were not receiving other benefits. The federal govern-
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President. “The downtown location is ideal for us.” Keith Freeman, the building’s owner, has offered to renovate the building according to the specifications required by the Center; moreover, he has offered the Center a lifetime lease. Freeman will conduct the renovations at no charge to the Center. The renovations are estimated for completion in three to six months. Employees can expect their own offices, a board room, a forensics room and an observation room. Most importantly, the building is ensured to protect victims’ privacy while they are receiving care. The Carl Perkins Center
ment requires the number of initial claims to only reflect new and emerging spells of unemployment. with initial claims that are filed to establish benefit periods following a period of employment These claims do not included transitional claims. A transitional claim is the request to establish a successive benefit year dated immediately following a week for which benefits were claimed for the previous benefit year. Moving forward, TDLWD will report initial claims to USDOL without the transitional claim data. Tennessee moved away from all federal pandemic unemployment programs the week ending July 3. Many of the applicants
who submitted claims for the week ending July 10 had previously been on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) programs. These are transitional claims that are monetarily ineligible to receive benefits from the state’s Tennessee Unemployment Compensation (TUC) program. The state is ready to help unemployed Tennesseans return to the workforce. Resources are available to find job leads, and further their education and training, as well as programs that can remove barriers to employment, at www.TNWorkReady. com.
relies on fund raising as its primary source of income. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center was unable to host two of its main fund raisers, which resulted in the Center losing an estimated $160,000 in funding. “You cannot have a Center that functions without community support,” stated Delaine Bottoms, Vice-President of the Carl Perkins Center. “It’s a testimony to what kind of community that you guys live in. You should be proud, because you are doing great things.” “God has taken care of us the whole time. We have been able to continue to serve our kids,” affirmed Callie Allison, County Director for the McNairy County Carl Perkins Center. “There have been ob-
stacles in the way–we have not been able to do our investigations locally–but this is now going to allow us to do what we need to do and what we are here to do, and it’s a blessing.” “We still need help, however,” Inman added. “You will see us doing some fund raisers soon.” To make donations online please visit carlperkinscenter.org and select the designation for McNairy Operating to make sure your donation supports local efforts.
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