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Volunteers working to meet the needs of local families Janet Rail Publisher

Many are meeting the challenge of their neighbors in need of food or a friend who cares. Food insecurity has been present in McNairy County well before COVID-19, however, the pandemic, supplier delays and inflation continues to impact people’s lives more lately than the past 18 months. Local volunteers across the county are working to give relief to families that were already experiencing a strain on their ability to provide food for their family. A strong partnership with the Mid South Food Bank in Memphis has fostered a mission of volunteers from Lakeview Church in Selmer. During the COVID-19

pandemic the church is hosting a food drive the first Tuesday of every month on their church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. rain or shine. The next food drive will be on Tuesday, December 7 where over 20-25 church volunteers serve approximately 300 families each month. Many people were not aware that our numbers were higher for hunger than state and national averages before the pandemic even began. At Lakeview families fill out a form and many come early evening lining up at 6 a.m. They have to be a McNairy County resident and have some form of ID, at least the first time. The church has volunteers there early to See VOLUNTEERS, 2

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Town of Selmer Mayor John Smith with employees from the utilities, fire and police departments prepare boxes from Mid South Food Bank for local needy families every other Thursday for the past 19 months serving an average of 100 families at each food drive. All delivered by city employees.

Two vehicle crash injures three A two vehicle crash that remains under investigation injured three on November 13. According to an accident report, the Selmer Police Department responded to a traffic accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of New Bethel Road and U.S. 45 By-pass on Saturday.

Sgt. Tony Westbrooks was dispatched to the intersection of New Bethel Road and 45 By-pass on a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Westbrooks spoke to the driver of a 2021 GMC, SRA, driven by Scott Thomas Ballard, 43, of Biloxi, Mississippi who stated he was traveling

north on US 45 when a vehicle came from the left side of the highway and pulled into his lane of travel causing the crash. Sgt. Westbrooks also spoke to an eye witness who confirmed seeing the blue vehicle driven by William Earl Parmely, 57, of Michie, Tennessee, who was driv-

ing a 2008 Chevy HHR. According to the witness, Parmely’s vehicle did not stop at the stop sign and pulled out in front of the GMC on the By-pass. The driver of the GMC was not transported for medical treatment, however, the accident report stated possible injury

to the driver Ballard. The GMC had two additional passengers Stacy Leigh Ballard, age 46 and an eleven year old minor all of Biloxi had no reported injuries. Both the driver of the HHR, Parmely and passenger Geneva Faye Jones, 59, of Bethel Springs were trans-

ported via air evac to Region One Medical Center in Memphis. Jones was trapped and extricated from the vehicle prior to transport. A third passenger in the HHR, William Demmie Jones, 55, of Selmer was not injured in the accident.

Dickey elected state Holiday Events president of county officials Scheduled Free Thanksgiving Meal 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day Mayra’s Cafe, 103 Front Street, Selmer.

A local elected official is the new president of the County Officials Association of Tennessee. McNairy County Register of Deeds Brian Dickey was elected by the COAT Board during its annual meeting in Chattanooga earlier this month. “I am excited and ready to get started. This is a great opportunity for me to serve and represent my peers in

McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of November 16

Total Tested 29,497 Cases 4,714 Active Cases 51 Deaths 71 Recovered 4,592

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Register of Deeds Brian DIckey, Selmer, pictured with Ed Stiner, Jefferson County, Randy Delap, Lincoln County, DW Weaver, Marshall County, Marc Gravit, Hamilton County and Rick Diamond, Granger County.

county government,” said Dickey. Dickey, register in the county since 1998, has served as President of the Tennessee Register’s Association and is a certified public administrator through the University of Tennessee. The 1989 McNairy Central High School graduate is a member of First Baptist Church, Selmer. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Freed Hardeman University.

Dickey is married to the former Cristi Whitman and they have one daughter – Emma, who is a freshman at the University of North Alabama. Over 450 COAT members elect a new president each year. “Brian demonstrates the qualities of a true leader through selfless service to others and a commitment to effective, convenient and efficient government,” COAT Executive Director Rodney Archer. “He

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will be a tremendous asset to our association.” The County Officials Association of Tennessee is a prominent advocate, voice and resource for county officials from all counties across the state. COAT membership is comprised of State Court Clerks, County Clerks, Registers of Deeds, and County Trustees in Tennessee. The Association was founded in 1968 continues to be a strong support for local government.

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check people in. “Pastor Clint Overton coordinates the drive and stated, “Our motto at Lakeview is stronger inside so we can reach outside. To help our community in any way we can is our heart. We know there are people in the community who need this food and if we can assist with that we are here to do that. It is always a blessing to help people in our community and are happy to serve as long as the Lord lets us.” The Town of Selmer started their partnership just a couple of months before the pandemic. Selmer Mayor John Smith and Selmer Police Chief Kim Holley made a trip to the Mid South

Food Bank to secure deliveries to the town to assist with needs within the city and a partnership was developed. Employees with the fire, police, utilities and administration assist with food deliveries every other Thursday where they unload, package and deliver to families in need. “We started out with about 10 boxes of food a week and now serve about 100 families twice a month with five pallets of food. I am very thankful that we are able to serve in this way. We have identified families in need in Selmer and continue to serve,” said Smith. If a family feels they need assistance they can call Selmer City Hall at 731-645-3241. The meals were delivered on

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a weekly basis but the Food Bank is now delivering twice a month. “We also have some community volunteers who get food to local veterans and shut-ins in the town,” said Smith. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, 456 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer has served many years in the community. They food bank is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. according to president Larry Browning who with his wife and an active board work hard to meet community needs. “We purchase some things in bulk that we don’t get from the Mid South Food Bank but it is getting hard to get some products,” said Browning. “We are seeing more young adults and are

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Far right Larry Browning, president Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry with board members Linda Browning, Nancy Erwin, Deb and Fran Yolva and Larry Gage.

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Volunteers from Lakeview Church in Selmer assist neighbors at a Mid South Food Bank drive thru event every first Tuesday of the month.

serving about 250 to 300 families a month. We want to reach more older adults in need also,” said Linda Browning, board member. To qualify one must have a photo ID or social security card, food stamp card, bank statement or pay stub, a current utility bill with a McNairy County address and can receive one box of food per household in a drive-thru service. To contact them call 731434-4384. In Adamsville, a group of volunteers started a mission as the pandemic hit to focus on shut-ins and elderly persons. The group started delivering meals on Fridays while taking a moment to do a welfare check on the person. “It has grown to a point where we have special relationships with these

people and they know we will be there no matter what,” Tee Hutton, who started the mission. Many in the community donate food to us to prepare for so many, according to Hutton. If you know of a person in need in the Adamsville area call 731-458-7632. “This is something that just happened and a close knit group of eight people that have fallen in love with this project. It is just our thing now and we hope to reach more people,” said Hutton. Counties across the United States are home to people experiencing food insecurity, defined by the nonprofit Feeding America as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.”

McNairy County’s food insecurity rate is 16.5% (4,270 total) which is 51.4% higher than the national average. Child food insecurity rate is 19.1% (1,080 total) which is 30.8% higher than the national average with an annual budget shortfall of $2,114,000 with an average cost per meal at $2.90. McNairy County rates 27th out of 50 with the highest rate of food insecurity as of 2019. The majority of the counties in the state with food insecurities are in East Tennessee, however, Hardin County rates 34th, Wayne County 36th and Henderson County 37th percent with Hancock County rating number one at 100% higher than the national average of food insecurity.

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The 1st Annual Night of Glory for Jesus Cares was a great success. Eleven different performances from groups and churches participated and helped raise money for the local organization. The organizers were pleased and hope this event will grow each year as they continue the mission of Jesus Cares. “It meant so much to see the different church denominations come together to make an impact on the community while we worshiped through praise and music” said Leslie Thrasher, executive director Jesus Cares. One of the highlights of the evening was the performance

by a Community Choir who performed two arrangements during the evening. Stephanie Erwin stated “It was a joy to sing in the community choir with other people across the county and from different churches.” Jesus Cares provides coordinated benevolent assistance and hope to persons in crisis and the Night of Glory event is a perfect way for us to collaborate in this effort. The event raised over $10,000 for the nonprofit organization. For more information about the work Jesus Cares does or for volunteer opportunities please call the office at 731-645-4388.

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Lily White’s Laundry: Off the Beaten Path Quinten Brasher Writer

Scott Pugh is a unique individual. His long beard and long hair seem out of place with the bowler hat he may don from time to time. Quotes from poets and references to the works of John Steinbeck find their way into everyday conversation with ease. He shares stories and pictures of the peace garden he and his wife Crystal built during the COVID pandemic. Not exactly the ideal owner of a laundromat in Adamsville, Tennessee. Scott’s family didn’t own a washer and dryer when he was growing up. His childhood was filled with evenings at the local laundromat. Kids would sit and do their homework while their parents tossed in detergent and folded their week’s load of laundry. Strangers became familiar faces, and the familiar faces became friends. “It was almost like a social club,” said Scott.

So when Scott was presented with the opportunity to buy the laundromat in Adamsville, the possibilities of what it could be were overwhelming. Lily White’s Laundry sits behind a thrift store, and can be easily missed. The obvious question that comes to mind for the curious bystander: Who is Lily White? “Lily White is the sister of Lulu White, a New Orleans madame who moved to Paris, France to open Lulu White’s Drinking Club, which is an absinthe bar,” said Pugh, with a smile. Lily White is, in fact, a character of Scott’s own creation. However, Lulu White and her drinking club are very much real. While visiting Paris a few years ago, Scott and Crystal were drawn to the jazz music filling the street. When they found the source of the music, they ended up in front of Lulu White’s Drinking Club. Ever the curious type, Scott and Crystal

went inside. “It was like we went back in time,” said Scott. The club was like something out of a dream. The music, the decor, and the atmosphere were unlike anything the Pugh’s had ever seen before. “I looked at my wife and said ‘This place is different. This place is magic,’” said Scott. That’s the feeling Scott and Crystal want their customers to have when they walk through their door — Lily White’s Laundry is different. This wouldn’t be easy. Washers needed replacing, dryers needed maintenance, walls needed painting — the list sometimes felt endless. But the Pughs never shy away from hard work. “If you want a marriage to last,” said Scott, “work on fixing some old dryers together.” Crystal laughed and agreed wholeheartedly. “We were getting frustrated and yelling at each other,” said Crys-

tal, “but we had so much fun.” With each new day, another idea of how to better their laundromat makes its way onto the white board of “Things to Do.” Booths and tables for families to sit at and eat while waiting for their clothes to dry. A big sign on top of the building and along Highway 64. “If people see that we care about this place,” said Scott, “they’ll start to care for it, too.” The Pughs also hope to share their love of art and 20th century writers. Favorite quotes from books and poems will adorn the walls, along with some of their favorite art pieces. “It’s going to be funny seeing a [Henry David] Thoreau line right next to ‘Parents don’t let your children play on the machines,” said Scott with a loud laugh. Scott’s childhood memories and nostalgia for laundromats has been a driving force these past three months

since buying the business. However, there’s also a sense of community and service pushing the Pughs to create a place so unique and welcoming. “A laundromat is a wonderful study of the community around you,” said Pugh. In a small commu-

nity, there’s a sense of duty to make something better than when you found it — like an old laundromat that’s easy to pass by. “You can do a little bit of good every day.” Lily White’s Laundry is open 7 days a week 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 428 E, Main St., Adamsville.

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County Commission approves Primary election The McNairy County Commission met in regular session November 8 at the Justice Complex. The Budget Committee recommended the commission consider approving a grant for transportation services to area elderly, veterans and more in need of rides to doctors visits, grocery stores and pharmacy for example. The county has confirmed that two My Ride vehicles could be given to McNairy County at the end of year two of the grant without going through the bid process. Representatives from Southwest Tennessee Development District were on hand to answer

questions. The My Ride program total grant is $98,000 with a $34,519 match from the county. This service is active in a number of counties across Tennessee and with a designated paid employee the servcie will require additional volunteer drivers to be successful. The first year would be funded with no cost to the county but the second year would require financial resources. This would allow a part-time employee for the city and a full-time employee for the county. It was clarified at the end of the two years the county would own the

two vehicles. The commission approved the grant after clarifying all rides would be scheduled in advance and volunteers could select the rides they could accept. The local steering committee can determine the specifics of the program. The board approved an expenditure of $23,750 from Arrow Paving of Lexington to clean and apply tack coat, repave parking lot and back drive with hot mix asplalt at the Jack McConnico Memorial Library. The commissioners also approved an expenditure of $27,495 to conduct a McNairy County Primary Election. In a

recent meeting the local Republican Executive Committee voted to hold a primary election for judicial positions but voted not to hold a primary election for the local Republican party candidates. In tandem, the local Democratic Committee voted to hold a local The Democratic Executive Committee voted to host a primary Election for local Candidates. The Democratic Party has until 17th of November to withdraw from a primary election, however, the total costs will remain the same as primary elections by the state are mandated to be påid by the local munci-

pality. The commission accepted the resignation of Circuit Court Clerk Byron Maxedon effective Jan. 7 after much discussion regarding confusion about whether Maxedon will fulfill his job duties until the date of his resignation. County attorney Craig Kennedy discussed options and encouraged the commission to accept the resignation and determine at the next meeting after the job was published whether to consider other options as a replacement was secured. In other business the commissioners discussed if there was

movement on securing an emergency room or hospital. “We are still in communication and I believe we have possibilities with West Tennessee Healthcare and Magnolia Regional Hospital as well as another group. It is complicated but we continue to work on it,” said Smith. Waste Management Director Steve Beavers reported a house count of 3,200 with a number customers discovered that would add an additional $27,000 in revenue. Total household count is being conducted internally and estimated to be completed by March 2022.

Keys to Blue Oval City’s Success previewed in WestStar Program Ford Motor Company’s first new manufacturing plant since the 1960s will change West Tennessee. But until the first all-electric F-Series trucks are manufactured in 2025, much work is ahead to prepare for Blue Oval City, the $5.6 billion Memphis Regional Megasite development announced in September by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. Ford and SK Innovation will build a 3,600-acre campus for the project that will create thousands of

new jobs in West Tennessee. UT Martin WestStar’s Lunch-Learn-Leadership Program offered a preview of the future Nov. 10 as Brooxie Carlton, assistant commissioner, Tennessee Department of Community and Rural Development, and Gabby Bruno, Ford regional director of government affairs, answered questions about Blue Oval City for more than 130 WestStar alumni and invited guests that included

many elected officials. The program was held at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. Carlton, a 2014 WestStar graduate, and Bruno, who participated by Zoom, answered questions from Dr. Charley Deal, UT Martin vice chancellor for university advancement, and Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. Audience questions followed to complete the program. Carlton noted early in her comments that

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Blue Oval City’s size and the spinoff companies that will support the project will require a prepared workforce. “It comes up in every single conversation that I have and making sure that you’re preparing your workforce,” she said. From high schools to colleges and universities, the job of educating a qualified workforce is critical to the project’s success. “Traditionally, for every one direct automotive assembly job, there are another seven plus indirect jobs that are created from suppliers into the local businesses like restaurants

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would do differently, to hear what they wish they had known when they had thousands of jobs announced in their community, how they wish they had planned for that,” Carlton said. Knowing that communities can’t address planning for growth alone, she said that $5 million is available for community strategic planning in the Blue Oval City incentive package bill recently passed by the Tennessee legislature. Carver asked Bruno about Ford’s plans for See Blue oval, 5

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and retail stores that employees frequent,” Bruno said. “Definitely being prepared for the change that we know is coming will be key.”In addition to workforce preparedness, Deal asked if a smart-growth model could be used to manage the growth that communities will experience. “One of the things that I think that we need to do together is kind of get together a meeting and pull in folks from Tupelo, pull in folks from Huntsville, Spring Hill, Chattanooga, some places that have had announcements similar to these, to hear what they

Meat prices like other consumer goods have soared in the past year. It is a critical time for producers who are seeing input costs rise significantly and prices for their products begin to sink. The rising inflation is causing concern that consumer’s smaller purchasing power will cause demand to plummet and subsequently a loss of market share to cheaper and less wholesome food products. So far both domestic and international demand for meat has reached a level record and some experts believe that inflationary prices will not significantly impact demand.

However, consumers will soon have to curb spending habits if economic conditions do not improve. Recently released Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed that there has been a 6.2% increase in cost of goods in the past year. This whopping increase is the largest in almost 30 years. Agriculture producers feel the sting like consumers with the following increases: fuel oil-59.1%, gas-49.6%, electricity-6.5%, used vehicles-26.4.% and new vehicles 9.8%. Fruit and vegetables have increased 3.0% but it is meat and dairy prices that have exploded with increased prices for beef-20.1%, pork-

14.1%, poultry-8.8%, bacon-15.4%, eggs-11.6% and milk-4.3%. The rising costs earned the term “meatflation” by Bloomberg last week. The spiking food costs are worsening conditions for poorer families and those living in areas known as food deserts which are most commonly found in inner cities and extreme rural areas. American farmers and ranchers are increasingly concerned about profitability as 2022 approaches. The question remains at what level can producers sustain increased production costs while battling the potential downside of markets reacting to current monetary policy.

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From Page 4 community involvement in West Tennessee. While a new Ford assembly plant hasn’t been built in decades, she assured the audience that the company will be engaged. A website is being developed for the company to communicate project information, and the Ford Fund is the company’s philanthropic arm that provides access to opportunities and resources. “One thing I can say is we take our responsibility to be a good neighbor very seriously, and we’ll work hard to en-

rich and give back to the communities that we’re becoming a part of,” she said. “We aren’t coming into the community pretending that we have all the answers or that we know what’s best for you. We really want to try to integrate in your community so we can learn about your concerns and needs in order to maximize the benefits from the project as well as to minimize any disruptions. “We plan to get to know the government and community leaders in the region and to participate in local chambers, to get to know our fellow businesses in the area.”

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Given Ford’s commitment, Deal asked what West Tennesseans could do in turn to make Blue Oval City successful. “Workforce, workforce, and you guessed it, workforce,” Bruno said, circling back to earlier comments. “We’re obviously going to need a qualified workforce, and we’d love to partner with local high schools, technical schools, higher ed, at UT Martin, to create a pipeline of workers. If young people that grew up in the area want to stay in the area, raise a family, you know now there’s another goodpaying job option for them to build a life here after they graduate.”“I

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think that WestStar is the best convener in West Tennessee,” Carlton added. “Y’all have always been able to stay above the politics to bring everybody together from economic developers to local elected officials to business leaders to the banking community, to the public health people. “Everybody is a part of WestStar, and WestStar can bring all those folks together. I think using this convening, using these connections that you already have is going to be really important.” With many aspects of Blue Oval City moving quickly, Carver asked

Bruno and Carlton to reveal the one thing about the project that keeps them up at night. Bruno said that Ford officials believe they’ve chosen the right location and partners for the development. “Now we need to execute, and so Ford is moving fast to be a leader in electrification,” she said. “We’re investing more than $30 million by 2025 in electric vehicles, and we expect that more than 40% of our global volumes will be made up of EVs by 2030. And our Tennessee Blue Oval City represents $5.6 billion of that investment and nearly 6,000 jobs.” “This is unprec-

edented for all of us,” Carlton said. “I think again, that’s why it will be good to have some counsel from folks that have been through something like this before, to make sure that there’s something that doesn’t crop up that we didn’t even anticipate, that we had absolutely no idea it was going to be a big issue, to make sure that we figure out what we don’t know as soon as we can.” Learn more about the Ford Motor Company at ford.com and about the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program at utm.edu or call 731-8817298.

Buried History: A Walk in a McNairy County Cemetery John Talbott Contributor

The English poet Thomas Gray penned his eloquent poem, Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, following the death of his friend, fellow poet Richard West. Some of the lines he wrote in that famous poem could be applied to almost any rural graveyard here in McNairy County. Among those most fitting include: For thee, who, mindful of th’ unhonour’d dead, Dost in these lines their artless tale relate; If chance, by lonely contemplation led, Some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate… On a recent walk through Mount Carmel Cemetery in north McNairy County, these lines found a home while gazing upon the tombstones of the long dead. While walking amongst the weathered and worn limestone, granite and marble headstones, so many stories drifted in the air. While walking through that little country graveyard are buried the stories of war heroes, old time politicians, writers, songsters, educators and successful farmers, the victims of feuds, among so many others. Here in this hard red clay soil, lie the remains of the first two victims of the famous “Bloody Williamson” feud which took place over decades in faraway southern Illinois, more specifically Williamson County, Illinois. Father and son, George and David Bulliner, became the first two victims of that famous feud after being ambushed on separate occasions. Their families brought them back

to north McNairy County to be buried. Their deaths were chronicled in historian Paul M. Angle’s well-known and well-received work, Bloody Williamson: A Chapter in American Lawlessness. Also buried yards away from the Bulliners is Hugh Kerby, the first white child to be born in what would become McNairy County. His birth in 1821 in what was still territory only recently gained from the Chickasaw Indians is commemorated on his massive tombstone. One can only imagine the sights this man witnessed in early McNairy County’s history, but which is not told on his gravestone. A short walk across the graveyard and one comes to the grave of Robert Thompson “Bobby” McIntyre, who came to this territory with his widowed mother in the mid-1830’s from North Carolina. He would stand as a pillar of strength against Confederate forces in the county during the American Civil War, providing sons for both the cause of abolition and preservation of the Union. His staunch defense of his friend and neighbor, Ichabod Brown, a free black man, is still a story unfolding and developing and one of great significance to the county’s history. Back across the cemetery in another direction lie the remains of Captain Elijah J. Hodges, an officer of the wellknown United States First West Tennessee Cavalry, later the U.S. Sixth Tennessee Cavalry, and a mutual friend and colleague of that regiment’s two opposing commanders, Colonel Fielding Hurst and Lt. Colonel William K.M.

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Breckenridge. Hodges managed to serve both but remained loyal to the memory and contributions of Breckenridge long after history and time enshrouded the man’s existence. Hodges would go on to serve the

cause of the Union in the Reconstructionist Tennessee House of Representatives and serve the cause of Christianity as a renowned Primitive Baptist minister. These are just a relative few of the men

who lie buried among the hundreds in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Their contributions are no less or great than those of others buried there. Still they serve to remind us that a walk through such a graveyard never tells

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Michie Elementary School First Quarter 2021-22 First Grade Principal’s List Ariyanna Aiello Ziva Chisolm Elijah Fisher Paxton Coln Morgan Gray Khloe Hamilton Varina Hanna Riley Harrison Nora Henson Parker Hollan Analise Inniss Jacob Oller Cori Sides Raylan Smith Jude Steen Emery Stricklin Honor Roll Canaan Ashe Kadence Bancroft Landon Berry Waylin Beshires Jacob Connell Hallie Crouse Meredith Huggins

Samuel Johnson Westin Melson Drew Miller Madison Suitor Second Grade Principal’s List Ruston Coffman Sadie Fullwood Gianna Hart Abel Hauser Bentley Lambert Peyton McAfee Will Merryman Evie Nabors Kaya Rasmussen Rylee Walker Honor Roll Kade Blakney Hallie Carpenter Kaiden Cook Will Ellis Scarlet Griffin Selvia Hanna Hunter Hopper Robert Humphrey

Payton Pendley Aydian Roach Gabriel South Third Grade Principal’s List Madi Beth Drinkard J.D. Greer Ady Hauser Alex Radabaugh Sam Rinehart Jill Tucker Ryder Whitten Honor Roll Allie Blakney Ruthie Burks Cooper Coln Jayden Diaz Ava Elmore Dallas Hurst Samuel Merryman Landon Moore Will Strickland Forth Grade Principal’s List

Lilly Bowen Hunter Griffin Amari Howell Melia Moore Honor Roll Emma Baker Erianna Billlups Cayla Fullwood Mary Johnson Mason McCullar Eva McDonald Rebecca McKinney Fifth Grade Principal’s List Haddie Mae Burks Jackson Cook Klai Robertson Honor Roll Anniston Choate Adleigh Glenn Bella Hancock Nathan Hight Trey Kimbley Samuel Leitschuh Aubrey Maxedon

Reed Merry Bella Redmon Ella Redmon Stella Rinehart Zoey Snyder Kara Standridge Sixth Grade Principal’s List Tyler Harbin Honor Roll Hannah Huggins Ava McClamroch Seventh Grade Principal’s List Ashton Dancer Bradley Harris Noah Hight Braxton Kasson Milea Merryman Kael Pickle Caleb Sides Mollie Teague Jackson Wigginton Honor Roll

Cydnie Kellum Anna Kate Skinner Xavier Worley Ty Whitten Eighth Grade Principal’s List George Buhle Kennedy Cleary Cooper Davis Riley Driskell Marley Rasmussen Harris Tucker Katie Beth Yontz Honor Roll Emily Arnold Tess Durbin Gwyneth Kimbley Jacob Leitschuh Mollie Grayce Moore Ava Nabors Dani Shai Sawyer Elizabeth Snyder Daniel Walters Cylea Williams

Bethel Springs Elementary School First Quarter 2021-22 Third Grade Principal’s List Eric Brasher Bailee Huggins Reed McNatt Olivia Suggs Honor Roll Camden Cartwright Noah Mehr Kamden Westmoreland

Forth Grade Honor Roll Marcy Allison Braylyn Bivens Sam Dunaway Bryson Hurst Fifth Grade Principal’s List Ayden Crabb Nolan Lambert

Aiden Lucietta Honor Roll Case Bargas Duncan Goodrum Daniel Todd Sixth Grade Principal’s List Baylee Brown Karter Crowe Hunter Dragonowski

Lillie Dunaway Honor Roll Lillie Dunaway Seventh Grade Principal’s List Caitlynn Duncan Deuce Garner Zeke Gray Sophia Suggs John Bradley Wood

Honor Roll Cade Moore Maxie Scroggins Alexander Simmons Nicholas Williams Eighth Grade Principal’s List Hunter Hurst Brighid Plunk Nathaniel Ponce

Honor Roll Peyton James Bryson Marshall Karlee Mullins Mason Plunk Ethan Racknor Damien Shrum Emma Webster

Ramer Elementary School First Quarter 2021-22 Third Grade Principal’s List Liam Derryberry Cayden Tedford Jaycee Childers Ben Dotson Jaxon Mood Weston Pruitt Rubi Joy Riley Colton Shelton Karsyn Shelton Jaci Wardlow Honor Roll Ava Holloway Harper Youngblood Kenslee Howell Merit Roll Cheyenne Buehring Brooklyn Jones Callie Wardlow Forth Grade

Principal’s List Tray Donahoe Elora Platukas Zaiden Chappell Kitana Roy Coy Teague Brinley Whitten Honor Roll Bella Blankenship Wyatt Ernst Jonah Garrison Riley Overton Kimberly Santamaria Makayla Stanfield Briley Woolbright Merit Roll Kyliee Canales Khloe Moore Kynlee Wiggins Fifth Grade Principal’s List

Marissa Matlock Marlee Matlock Jada Austin Rudy Plunk Kolby Shelton Honor Roll Evangeline Gaskin Sabastian Jarrett Quinn Teague Jesse Thompson Michael Carroll Blake Cox Easton Jones Remington Kirk Timothy Prather Merit Roll Stella Hickman Sawyer Kaup David John Tomapat Shiloh Tyler Nathan Cox Bentley King

Lily Souders Abigail Strayhorn Judd Wardlow Sixth Grade Principal’s List Blair Whitten Tyler Jones Konner Shelton Honor Roll Bryden Burkeens Will Childers Kiera Sanchez Chanley Steele Merit Roll Summit Hall Adyson Prather Maddie Carroll Alex Court Addison Dixe Isabel Eau-Clair Schaffer Wilmeth

Seventh Grade Principal’s List Dayne Dickey Braden Monroe Sawyer Wilmeth Will Bauer Parker Calton Caelan Clayton Khloe Holden Honor Roll Carlee Shelton Owen Teague Austin Holloway Zoey Nixon Merit Roll Luke Kiser Shyanne Risinger Dakota Cooper Karlie Mason Alana Stapleton Matthew Wiggins

Eighth Grade Principal’s List Jaley Bolen Cadyn Fiveash Bailee Shelton Jake Wardlow Holland Johnson Colton Watson Honor Roll Bobby Matlock Sadie Youngblood Nathan Blakely Cadey Maness Merit Roll Jadon Court Kayela Hudson Annalei Maness

Selmer Middle School First Quarter 2021-22 Sixth Grade Principal’s List Hayes Carson Tayven Clark Libby Cox Brooklynn Davis Karley Fletcher Chloe Gantt Jackson King

Rhylee Ricks Ethan Roberts Mason Teague Envil Valenzuela-Perez Ella Younger Honor Roll Ashley James Aiden Moran Chloe Plunkett

Emily Puentes Aaliyah Weekly Landon Wiggins Seventh Grade Principal’s List Eli Ashe Elyse Atkinson Sully Barnes

Brennan Black Linlee Davidson Nolan Foxx Anthony Gatewood Rebekah Green Elaina Harris Casen Justice Arianna King Kara McDaniel

Adarsh Patel Case Rickman Anna Wade Honor Roll Ava Anderson Dequan Barnes Tristan Barnes Khloe Caldwell Springer Doyle

Aimee Duncan Lukas Fowler Vega Henson Kobe Knight Marlee Tucker

Adamsville Elementary School First Quarter 2021-22 Third Grade Principal’s List Marlena Barber Brayden Burks Brooks Childers Ames Crump Kate Deaton Hattie Eskridge Oakley Griswell Lily Hatchell Ben Holland Kailyn Johnson Embry Kight Blair Leckner Emma Lee Leckner Hayden Olive Hiya Patel Jayden Steward Kaliann Stricklin Lilly Stults Karmin Treece Annalise Walz Abigail Wood Jesalyn Woods Honor Roll Lawson Cabler Brady Crews John Keaton Cordel Piper Gagyi Rory George Lawsyn Hughes Jake Jensen Bella Kreiselman Maddison Qualls Kyler Snodgrass Bentley Tuberville

Merit Roll Carter Anderson Madisyn Brown Liam Christopher Elie Henson Lily Jarrett Cole Martin Lilly Marshall Alaina Meek Trinity Murphy Alyssa Seay Bella Stricklin Timmy Tharp Ella Tracy Hailey Wells Karmen Whitten Forth Grade Principal’s List Alia Ball Phoebe Boatwrigt Jaycee Carothers Peyton Carter Cooper Chambers Rokie Eskridge Rylan Ferguson Ford Frank Addalyn Gammill Reese Gladish Hannah Henderson Henry Hopper Drew Johnson Austin Ladue Mason McMurry Mila Ramirez Leighton Ridley

Atleigh Scott Lilli Wood Honor Roll Andrew Alley William McLouth Kindle Martin Lily Matlock Emily Mullins Gracie Williams Merit Roll Legend Banks Eli Clausel Jacob Cromwell Morgan Davis McKenzie Farley Kooper Finley Korbyn Finley Gia Gray Jayden Grisham Jaycie Hamm Elizabeth Harbin Brooke Melson Layla Williams Fifth Grade Principal’s List Mia Burks Eryn Carothers Owen Currie Anna Dickey Chloe Gilchrist Avery Hughes Jackson Johnson Makinley Lindsey Brayden Sheets Taylor Sisk

Riley Surratt Mallory Tapp Lilly Ward Makenna Wenzel Maci Wilkerson Honor Roll Allie Barber Grayson Bridges Hannah Farley Brody Mast Tate Mast Peyton Moore Sophie Plunk Aaron Tapp Merit Roll Brian Cabler Sydney Easter Mylie Stiddom Zach Wagner Karley Whittemore Sixth Grade Principal’s List Taylor Bauman Baya Bromley Laiden Johnson Westin Wilbanks Honor Roll Anderson Dickey Levi Ferguson Heath Hardin Layla Palmer Abby Tallent Merit Roll Jaina Campbell Kiana Collett

Allison Dooley Preslie Gramse Angelina Harbin Rylan Moore Leah Grace Smith Carley Tallent Drake Wicker Seventh Grade Principal’s List Katie Smith Oliva Barber Addison Hardin Evelyn Cooper Maddox Gant Asah Story Miles Preston Rush Boatwright Serenity Bryant Calleigh Phillips Honor Roll PJ Stone Brianna May Collyn Martin JC Gray Hayley Brewer Sarah Scudder Spencer Greer Mallory Dowty Emily Livingston Maddie Surratt Brayden Walker Merit Roll Tyler Leitschuh Peyton Henry Cayson Hunt

Moriah Miller Ashton Davis Eighth Grade Principal’s List Bella Bryant Allison Edwards Ava Edwards Natalie Holland Makenzie Luna Maguire Luna Kately Martindale Macey McMurry Millie Melton Ethan Tubbs Natalie Wilkerson Honor Roll Miley Carter Ava Creasy Ryan Finley Tessa Gallien Jaxon Grant Isaac Howard Iras Rosson Kara Powers Krista Wenzel Merit Roll Maelee Haynes Elijah Morgan Paxton Vickery Alexis Yeager

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and women who put their lives on the line to help save innocent civilians,” said Senator Blackburn. “I was glad to have the opportunity to thank Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane, Assistant Police Chief Jeff

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Blackburn Thanks First Responders In Collierville

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) was in Collierville, Tenn. last Friday to thank emergency personnel who responded to the September 23 Kroger shooting. “Tennesseans are indebted to the brave men

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Independent Appeal welcomes your opinion. Letters to the editor are subject to editing or omission for length, style or libel. All letters must include the writer’s name and signature, as well as a phone number and address for verification. The Independent Appeal does not publish anonymous letters. Letters deemed suitable for publication will run as soon as possible after receipt on a space-available basis. Because of space limitations, letters should be limited to 400 words, about two double-spaced, typed pages, one letter per person every 90 days.

Abeln, and Fire Chief Buddy Billings. We are grateful for their service and for the outpouring of support the town received during a devastating time.”

SUNRISE: What Is Your Hope? David Coy Contributor

What is your hope, what do you hope for most of all right now? Do you know what hope is? It is the union of desire and expectation. “But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience” (Romans 8:25). Patience from the Greek huppmone, is cheerful (hopeful) endurance, patent continuance (waiting). Hope from the Greek elpidzo, is to expect, trust. If someone were to ask you what you hope for, what would you tell them? You see, hope is a reasoned, rational (based on evidence) answer or response to the ques-

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then went into reading the text in Ephesians. I said this hope is our anchor for our soul (Hebrews 6:19). What is your greatest fear? Anything I fear pales in comparison to my hope that is so beautifully expressed in 2 Corinthians 4 text cited above. I hope you can say this week and every day you are given life that you possess by faith (evidence of things not seen) that hope as an anchor to your soul. This will along with your constant support from others, carry you through every trial, tribulation and loss that materializes in your life as it will in mine. This is my prayer for you also each and every day.

Home Country: The Backpocket Guide to Hunting Elk Slim Randles

Collierville Fire Chief Buddy Billings, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Police Chief Dale Lane, Assistant Police Chief Jeff Abeln, and Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner.

tion just as faith is the support, assurance, or confidence of hope based on the proof, evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). I was humbled and honored to be asked to be a part of a candle light vigil this week in honor of the memory of loved ones lost. We prayed and gave encouragement to one another as we all shared loved ones we have lost in addition to those we assembled to honor. I attempted in my prayer and message to give them strength and hope from above as I read Ephesians 3:14-19, and 2 Corinthians 4:1618. Having this hope (3:12 of 2 Corinthians) I said we are bold and

I was recently invited to join Bob Milford, manager of the prestigious Diamond W Ranch, on a drivearound tour of the place. It’s a huge, private ranch, with tiny ex-logging roads winding around through 13,000 acres of pine trees and rocks. A real paradise. But I was horrified to see wooden street signs nailed to trees wherever two of these old logging

trails came together. “Oh no,” I said, out loud. “What’s the matter?” Bob asked. “I see you’re planning a subdivision here.” Bob started laughing when I pointed at the signs. “Those are for the owners,” he explained. “They live Back East and visit here one weekend a year. When they get out here, they take the pickup and drive around and get lost. “Once I got a call on the cell phone from the

owner, who said he was lost and couldn’t find his way back to the house. So I asked him where he was and he said he was right there, sitting on a rock and close to a pine tree.” He chuckled. “That narrowed it down to about 13,000 acres. Well, I managed to find him, and after that, I put these signs up. I tell them now, if they get lost, to drive until they come to Home Road and then head downhill. It solved the problem.”

Dare to Live Without Limits: Tear off the Rearview Mirror Bryan Golden Contributor

When driving in your car, the rearview mirror lets you see what is coming up behind you. On the road, vehicles in back of you can follow too closely, hit you, or pass you. But if you try driving by looking only in the mirror you won’t get very far before you crash. The highway of life is different. On this road, the events behind you stay behind you and move farther away with each passing day. Yet there are people who are obsessed with looking backward rather than forward. Although they would never try this stunt while driving, they habitually refuse to look

through the front windshield of life. There are only 24 hours in each day. Therefore, any time spent looking behind you, into the past, robs you of time to look forward into the future. The fascination with the past stems from the desire to change history. As intriguing as this concept might be, the chances of accomplishing this are zero. Yet, people get caught in a quagmire of what could have been if only they had done this or that. Thoughts of could have, should have, or would have seize hold of the mind and clog it with useless and pointless activity. The value of the past is that it can teach you

what to change, refine, and improve when moving forward. But when you dwell in the past, forward movement stops. Although most people would make at least subtle changes, if they could do things over, there are no do overs. As you age, the speed at which you move down life’s highway seems to increase yearly. As this perceived velocity grows, obsessing with the past can be very disconcerting. You don’t know where the time has gone and the reality of mortality becomes clearer. This phenomenon of the accelerated passage of time is another reason why all of your attention, energy, and

effort should be focused forward. Only with this directional orientation can you fully realize the potential of each day. Imagine how boring life would be if each day was spent watching a video of what you did yesterday. You wouldn’t have time to do anything new. This is exactly how people spend their time when they get trapped in the past by looking only in their rearview mirror. Being consumed with what has already transpired causes a great deal of stress, anxiety, and even depression. You feel powerless to change what has already happened, because you are. The only control you have is what direction to go while moving

forward. You can’t go backward, but you can stagnate. An acceptance of the past is the first step to being at peace with yourself. You may not like what has transpired, but you can’t change it. Learn from the past. Repeat those things that produced desirable results and avoid behavior that didn’t. It’s easy and tempting to second-guess yourself. Others will also throw in their opinion of what you should or shouldn’t have done. This combined with your own tendency to analyze, over assess, and redo the past makes it difficult to stay focused on moving forward. But move forward you must. For to live

in or dwell in the past ensures that you will squander the present and short change your future. Whenever you find yourself drawn to the past, remind yourself that you are wasting time and immediately try to refocus on the present. You will realize that more time than you had thought is spent looking in life’s rearview mirror. With consistent practice you will be able to reverse your orientation so that a minimum amount of time is spent looking backwards. Tear off the rearview mirror and devote yourself to looking forward. The results will be a happier and more rewarding life.

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 • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Ofﬁcer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison • Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson

• PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • Captain Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Petty Officer 1st Class Arnold Jermaine Knight • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF • Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy • Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • A1C Kassidy N. Mosier Deneen, USAF

• A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Ofﬁcer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C • Veronica Sebree, Navy Chief Ofﬁcer • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk • ITS Rusty Smith, US Navy

• Preston Cross Smith, U.S. Air Force • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Ofﬁcer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford • USAF A1C Aidan Buck • USAF A1C Dylan Kidd • Jack H. Smith E5 US Navy, Sasebo, Japan EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.

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Matthew Israel Pimentel

November 21, 2005 October 29, 2021

atthew Israel Pimentel was born November 21, 2005, in Bakersfield, Calif. the son of Kassey Bailey and the late Michael Pimentel. Matthew was a ninth grade student in the McNairy virtual learning program. He was beloved and remembered by every teacher who knew him for his sweet disposition and tender, compassionate heart. Matthew had a very strong faith; he loved reading his Bible and attending church. His love for family was second only to his love for the Lord and His word. Matthew departed this life on October 29, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 15 Years, 11 Months, 8 Days. He is survived by his mother, Kassey Bailey of Selmer, Tenn.; two brothers, Michael Pimentel and Marc Pimentel, both of Selmer, Tenn.; maternal grandmother Kathy Murrell and husband Alvin of Selmer, Tenn.; paternal grandparents Edeino and Dora Pimentel of Bakersfield, Calif.; and many extended family and friends. Services was held on November 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on November 13, 2021.

Nugene Moore

March 15, 1949 November 2, 2021

ugene (Jean) Moore was born March 15, 1949, in McNairy County, Tenn. the daughter of the late Warner and Francis Miller Moore. Jean attended school in Stantonville. She worked at Brown Shoe Company for several years and later as a bartender. She loved playing Bingo and slot machines. She was a fan of Tennessee football, sweet tea and cocacola. Miss Moore departed this life on November 2, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 7 Months, 18 Days. She is survived by a son, Brandon Kiddy and wife Sarah of Stantonville, Tenn.; sons-in-law, Scott Riggs of Arkansas and Keith Thomas of Stantonville, Tenn.; two sisters, Christeen Hinson and husband Rickey of Carlyle, Ill., Bertha Cagle of Lexington, Tenn.; a brother, Ray Moore and wife Helen of Lexington, Tenn.;grandson, Hunter Thomas of Stantonville, Tenn.; 3 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Step Grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Gary Matejka and wife Gloria, Angela Smith, Nicholas Hinson, Tabathia Hinson, Wanda Jones and husband Ronald, Diane Burkeens and husband Rual, Sandra Cagle, Larry Cagle, Dale Cagle, Loudean Hudson and husband Victor, Doris Cagle, Joann Mills and husband John, Janice Martin, Rocky Black, Coleman Black, Danny Roberts, Vicky Duncan, Nancy Garner and Susan Blackstock. In addition to her parents, Miss Moore was preceded in death by a daughter, Krystal Gail Riggs; grandmothers, Molly Miller and Suzanna Moore; a brother, Charles Moore; three sisters, Dorthy (Moore) Cagle, Virbel (Moore) Scott, Barbara Ann (Moore) Matejka; four nieces and one nephew. Services were held on November 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Roger Cagle officiating.

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William Larry Hughes

March 26, 1942 November 12, 2021

illiam Larry Hughes was born March 26,1942, in Hernando, Miss. The son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Annie Evelyn Brown Hughes. He was united in marriage to Judy Isom on April 9, 1966. Mr. Hughes worked for over 33 years for BellSouth. At his retirement, he worked as a cable repairman. He previously served as an Elder at Middleton Church of Christ and was currently serving as an Elder at Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer. Over the years, he was involved in the Senior programs and taught Sunday school. He loved the Lord and being involved within his church. After retiring, he along with his wife enjoyed traveling. They had visited every state except for Hawaii and Alaska in their motor home. For five years, they lived on the road enjoying the beauty and uniqueness of each place they visited. Mr. Hughes often said, “if it gets too cold for shorts-it was time to leave” or “when the leaves started to fall-it was time to pull up the jacks.” When at home, he enjoyed cooking for his family. They especially loved his smoked meats, famous bbq and shrimp boils. He always loved spending time with his grandchildren and taking them on camping trips. He also enjoyed going fishing and playing golf. Mr. Hughes served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1960-1964. He loved God, country and family. Mr. Hughes departed this life on November 12, 2021, in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 79 Years, 7 Months, 17 Days. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy Hughes of Selmer, Tenn.; a daughter, Donna Snow and husband Thomas of Madison, Tenn.; a son, Keith Hughes and wife Kerri of Selmer, Tenn.; three sisters, Bettye Jo Harrell, Janice Ross and husband Ronald, Suzanne Prewett and husband Bruce; six grandchildren, Matthew Snow and wife Yanelys, Andrew Snow and wife Jasmine, Emily Snow, Philip Snow, Hannah Hughes, Tyler Hughes; two great grandchildren, Isabella Snow, William Snow, and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Hughes and Gary Hughes and a sister, Carole Seals. Services were held on November 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer, Tennessee, with Ben Flatt, Darrin Stapleton officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery at Ramer, Tennessee.

Mary Lois Huggins

June 23, 1937 November 13, 2021

ary Lois Huggins was born June 23, 1937, in Stantonville, Tenn. the daughter of the late Wilburn and Mary Ruth Wolfe Dickey. She was united in marriage to Charles Huggins on June 9, 1956. Mr. Huggins preceded her in death on September 10, 2005. During her childhood years, she enjoyed helping her mother. She was taught by her mother the joys and love that went into canning vegetables. She also picked cotton and blakcberries. She graduated from Selmer High School in May of 1956. She worked for Brown Shoe Company for over 38 years. After retiring from Brown Shoe, she worked at Selmer Apparel for over 5 years. Mary Lois as she was called by most everyone was a faithul member of Full Gospel Fellowship in Bethel Springs, Tenn. She enjoyed visiting Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Stantonville. She enjoyed bluegrass music, her beautiful flowers, traveling, sewing, and singing. Spending time with her children and grandchildren brought her great joy and wonderful memories. Mrs. Huggins departed this life on November 13, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 84 Years, 4 Months, 21 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Kathie King of Selmer, Tenn., Lisa Scott and husband John of Selmer, Tenn.; two sons, Jamie Huggins and wife Melody of Selmer, Tenn., Chris Huggins and wife Jennifer of Selmer, Tenn.; two sisters, Elizabeth Hopkins, Donna Howser and husband Wayne; three brothers, Wilburn Dickey and wife Thelma, Ronald Dickey and wife Judy, Montie Dickey and wife Brenda; six grandchildren, Keli Ferguson and husband Brian, Jason Scott and wife Ashton, Josh Mankey and companion Jessica Lee, Trinity Kirkpatrick and companion Lee Damron, Chelsea Hopper and husband Dustin, Will King; six great grandchildren, Kooper Jones, Sadie Ferguson, Ridge Ferguson, Jasmine Scott, Jillian Scott, Ezra Damron; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Huggins was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Dickey; a brother-in-law, Rubel Hopkins. Services were held on November 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Bro. Darrell Moffett, Bro. Jamie Huggins, Bro. David Paseur officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Stantonville, Tennessee.

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Rebecca Sue Stelling

December 1, 1937 October 4, 2021

ebecca Sue Stelling, age 83, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Rebecca was born on December 1, 1937 in Leapwood, Tenn. and graduated Adamsville High School in 1956. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Rebecca was proceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Stelling, her parents, Verdell and Virl Tacker, two brothers, Buster and Johnny Tacker, and an infant daughter. She is survived by her daughters, Cynythia Harris (Ray), Christine Hammons (Rocky), Colleen LaCroix (Jeff ), six grandchildren, Michael Wheatley (Erica), Rachel Wheatley, John Robert Bray (Andrea), April Hammons, Matthew Hammons, Michael Bouchard, and three great grandchildren, Rosemary Bray, Nathaniel Bray, and Gideon Bray. Funeral Service was held on October 9, 2021. Family and friends were received on October 9, 2021, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, Tennessee 38133.

Mary Elizabeth Norman-Burkett January 27, 1936 November 14, 2021

ervices for Mary Elizabeth Norman-Burkett, 85, were Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Alcorn Cemetery. A Walk-through visitation, with mask required, was held Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Patterson Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Burkett died at her home in Eastview, Tennessee. She was born January 27, 1936, to the late Arilla and Sanders Norman of Corinth. She grew up in Corinth where she received her education before marring the late Eskol Griggs Burkett, Sr., and relocating to Eastview, Tennessee. She was educated in the Corinth Schools system, she was a homemaker, she loved farming and was Church Mother at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Mary Lizzie’s life is celebrated by her daughters; Bonnie Davis, Quinn Middleton, Mary Anita Vicente, Angela Roberts and sons; Eskol Burkett Jr., Lyndon Burkett and Edward Burkett, daughter-in-laws; Trina Burkett, Monaray Burkett, Regina Burkett and Marie Burkett, son-in laws; Stanley Davis, Robert R. Middleton, Jr., Mark Vicente, and Tyrone Roberts Siblings; Jessie Johnson, Macie Curlee, Shirley Kirk (James), Tommy Ray Norman, and Raynell Davis. A sister-inlaw, Hattie Bell Stackens, a special nephew, Gaylord Burkett, a special friend, Antwain Shaw and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Grandchildren; Nichole Davis, Kristy Davis, Justin Davis, Tawny Vicente, Brandon Burkett, Tanesha Burkett-Sharp, Austin Burkett, Sherea Burkett, Patience Burkett, Autumn Burkett, Ceniya Burkett, Christon Burkett, Cutosha Dilworth, Alexis Jackson, Destine Burkett, Jasmine Roberts, Ashton Burkett, great grand-children; Mykell Vicente, Donnell Cope, Lynnea Deanda, Jaece Jones, Jacory Gaines, Donald Jackson, Brooklyn Burkett, Leilani Burkett, King Sharp, Kobe Sharp, and 1 great great granddaughter; Azzaria Vicente. Mary Lizzie loved her family and friends and they adored and cherished her. Her lifelong willingness to share her experiences, her wisdom, and her love will be remembered by many, especially by her family. Rev. Robertson officiated. Patterson Memorial Chapel had the services.

Charles Duane Weaver

June 14, 1933 November 10, 2021

harles Duane Weaver was born June 14, 1933, in McNairy County, Tenn. the son of the late Lonnie B. and Nora Velmer McIntyre Weaver. He was united in marriage to Arlene Younger on May 22, 1960. He was a member of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. Charles served his country proudly in the United States Army. He retired from Sawmill Furniture in Selmer and later worked in the sporting goods department at Wal-Mart in Selmer. Mr. Weaver departed this life on November 10, 2021, in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 88 Years, 4 Months, 27 Days. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Weaver of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, Stacey Weaver and wife Mary Elizabeth of Selmer, Tenn.; a sister, Sherra Gay King of Bethel Springs, Tenn., three grandchildren: Nathan Tatum and wife Britney, Joshua Tatum and wife Mallory and Zachary Arden Weaver; four great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Blakely, Cohen and Colby. In addition to his parents, Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by two sisters, Joy Agnes Flatt and Diane Walker; a brother, Berlie Wendall Weaver. Services were held on November 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, with Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Bethesda Cemetery at Selmer, Tennessee.

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“Shoot out Hunger” Project helpers Selmer Cato helps out

Animal Shelter Friends Humane Society

Adamsville Jr. High Students helping load cans of food that were collected during our “Shoot-out Hunger” project. These can goods were contributed to the McNairy County Thanksgiving Meal and to those in need.

Selmer Cato’s Store manager, Cassie Paxton, donates $100 dollars to Animal Shelter Friends Humane Society, 1266 Airport Rd. Selmer, Tenn. This generous gift was a way for Catos to help out a local group in the community.

Events and Happenings Harvest Fest 2021 November 20 Slemer First United Methodist is have a Harvest Fest November 20 at 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A Living Truth Quartet will take place at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To place an order please contact the church of-

fice at 731-645-5267. Chili Supper November 20 Chili Supper to benefit Big Hill Pond fire Department, 10913 Hwy 57w, Pocahontas. starting at 2 p.m., serving chili, cornbread, greens with a drink $8.00 each.

Church Giveaway November 20 Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant site Rd. is having a giveaway. God has blessed them withmore than they need. Come and See. All is FREE. It will be held on November 20th from

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southwest: McNairy County Commodity Food Distribution December 1 - 2 All McNairy County Participants that have already signed up for commodities can pick up on December 1 or

2, 2021 at the Parking lot of the McNairy Co. Hospital. If you have not received commodities before, you can sign up before November 30 by calling 731-645-5739 Pick up on December 1 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for last names starting with A - F; then 10 a.m.

to 12 p.m. for last names starting with G - L. Pick up on December 2 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for last names starting with M - S; then 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for last names starting with T - Z. For the safety of others please remain in your vehicle.

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 Jacob Brimm, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m. First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m. Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m. Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m. Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

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

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1318 Poplar (Hwy. 64) • Selmer, TN 38375 Telephone: 731-645-4188 Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Jakob Harris, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. West Shiloh Baptist 282 West Shiloh Church Rd. Stantonville Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.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. 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

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. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m.

Mt. Vernon CP Church 3101 Mt. Vernon Rd., Ramer David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Troy Dillard 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 Jackie Gardner, 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 8173 Finger-Leapwood Rd. FInger, TN 38334 Pastor Howard Russom Contact info: 731-610-7638 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Services 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 5:00 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.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 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. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Howard Russom 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

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.

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. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

SMC Recycling, Inc. Selmer, TN • Corinth, MS

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. - Corinth only

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Real Estate For Rent FOR RENT: Houses, Apartments and Townhouses. Committed to providing Safe/Affordable homes in a family friendly environment. No Pets - No Crack/ Party Houses, reference & deposit required. Kenneth Sweat. (731) 610-0807. Equal Housing Opportunity. (38-TF) OAKWOOD APARTMENT RENTALS: Selmer: 1 bedroom: $425.00/ mo. 2 bedrooms: $450.00/ mo. Both require deposits. No pets. (731) 6102877. (TF)

Building For Sale FOR SALE: 2000 Double wide mobile home. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Mostly furnished, new stove, washer, dryer, refrigerator. 3 year old central heating and air unit. front porch, back deck. Must be moved. $10,000. Located in Guys, Tenn. Call Garry (662) 872-8182 (28-31)

Services Professional Services HARRIS HOME IMPROVEMENT: Concrete, dirt work, shingles, siding, flooring & foundations, block, brick, painting and additions. Highly recommended. FREE Estimates. Licensed and insured. (731) 439-0343. (TF) DOUG BUTLER: House leveling, rotting sills, replace floors, cracking brick - 30 years experience. (731) 239-8945, cell (662) 284-6146. Free estimat es. (TF)

Misc. For Sale FOR SALE: F-350 Duel Wheel (2 Wheel Drive), 2015 6.2 gas auto with Fuel Trade Pump, Air compressor, Tool Box, Front Brush Guard. 310,000 mi, Good Shape. For more info call (662)587-4199 (26, 27, 28) FOR SALE: Hay for sale, larger round bales 5 x 5 1/2 foot, net wrapped, mixed grass, tightly packed and shed stored, $45.00 per bale. Call (731)646-0591 (27-47) FOR SALE: IMAC 21” computer complete with Apple Wireless Keyboard, one owner. $500.00. Call (731)610-4007 (27)

Have something to sell or rent? Advertise it in our classifieds line ads! Starting at only $5 per week up to 20 words Call (731) 645-5346

HOLIDAY CLOSING Pickwick Electric Cooperative will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, to observe Thanksgiving. Standby crews are available in case of emergency. Have a safe and happy Holiday

PUBLIC NOTICE It’s Leaf Season To all those who live within the City Limits of Selmer, The Street and Sanitation Department would appreciate if each resident would please rake the leaves to the edge of the road. This will give us greater access to pick them up in a timely manner. Leaves located in ditches will take longer to pick up. Leaves located on private property will not be picked up. Please let us know if you have bagged your leaves. Bagging leaves is not necessary until after March 31. Request a work order for pick up by calling 731-645-7908.

Hillcrest Meadows Apartments 1 Alta Vista Drive Selmer, TN 38375

(731) 645-5290

Accepting applications for 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments for the Elderly age 62 or older or Disabled of any age. Rent is based on household income. Applications available at the office: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Subsidized and financed through rural development. This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer

(800) 545-1833 ext. 339 TDD

Hardin County Stockyards, Inc.

3350 Hwy 226, Savannah, TN 38372 • 731-925-3287

Cattle Sale Every Wednesday • 1:00 P.M. Goat & Hog Sale • 11:00 A.M. Begin receiving cattle on Tuesday 8:00 A.M. ‘til dark Trucking & feed available • We are a full service stockyard Video cattle offered for trailer load lots & appraisals We offer an order buying service thru Harry Floyd Livestock www.saledayauction.com

Harry Floyd (cell): 931-224-2247 or 931-722-9200 Waynesboro, TN Office: 931-722-3100

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Friday 19th - Saturday 20th

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4585 Main St. Bethel Springs Friday 19th Saturday 20th 1:00 - Until 9:00 - Until New Clothes, Furniture, and Tools Too Much to Mention!

INVITATION TO BID The McNairy County Board of Education is seeking bids for the purchase and removal of (1) one mobile classroom unit that has been used by the MCBOE as a classroom. This unit is located on the Adamsville Elementary School Campus. The bid price is to include the building, the removal and clean up of the area where the unit is located. All bids should be submitted by noon on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Bids should be in a sealed envelope with the bid name, the bidder’s address and phone number on the outside. The MCBOE reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY Pursuant to T.C.A. §5-5-111(a)(2)

Tennessee, to fill the vacancy in the office of McNairy County Circuit Clerk/General Sessions Court Clerk. The person elected by the McNairy County Commissions will serve until the next county-wide election. Any registered voter of the County can submit names to the McNairy County Commission to be considered for the vacancy. The names can be submitted in writing to the Mayor’s office prior to the meeting or may be submitted in person at the meeting. In order

for a name to be considered however, a County Commissioner must subsequently nominate a person at the meeting. Any person nominated must either be at the County Commission meeting or must submit a signed statement from the nominee stating the nominee is willing to serve, Any nominee must also have the legal qualifications to hold the office being filled.

Due to the resignation of Bryan Maxedon, there is a vacancy in the office of McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk/General Sessions Court Clerk. The Mcnairy County Commission will be meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. , in the Circuit Courtroom of the McNairy County Justice Center, which is located at 300 Industrial Park Drive in Selmer,

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MARKET REPORT November 10, 2021 Total HD 1645 Last Week 1558 Last Year 1452

Cattle 1603 Goats 13 Hogs 29

#1 STEERS & BULLS 200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT

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Town of Selmer Street & Sanitation Department Will Be Closed November 25 & 26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving Holiday Residential Garbage Route: Inside the City Limits of Selmer will be picked up on its regularly scheduled day for Monday November 22nd , and Tuesday November 23rd . Wednesday November 24th, and Thursday November 25th, will be picked up on Wednesday November 24th.

Town Garbage Route: Will not be picked up on November 26th and will resume on November 29th

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Will be postponed until next Friday, December 3, 2022.

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Silent Auction and Grand Opening of a new greenhouse for Adamsville FFA and Agriculture Program The Adamsville FFA and Agriculture Program is having a Silent Auction and Grand Opening of the new greenhouse on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10 AM to 12PM. All funds raised in the silent auction will benefit the Adamsville FFA and Agriculture Program. The Silent Auction will be held inside the newly constructed greenhouse. All items will be posted on Facebook for open bidding during the days leading up to the In Person Event. Supporters can bid on Facebook leading up to and during the event on Saturday, December 4th until 11:30 AM. Facebook bids will be added to the In Person Bids during the Silent Auction. Students will be monitor-

ing the bids and notifying bidders if they have been outbid on an item. To access, view, and bid on items on Facebook, search for Adamsville FFA Silent Auction 2021. The Adamsville FFA thanks Tractor Supply Company for their Annual FFA Donations and the many local businesses who have donated items. This is a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. Items include clothing, boots, gloves, household goods, tools, spray rig, gas heater, gardening supplies, outdoor decor, hunting supplies, livestock supplies, and pet toys and supplies. The Adamsville Agriculture Program is excited about showcasing the newly constructed modern greenhouse

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for a long time. Special thanks goes to the current Construction Instructor, Shane Teague and his construction classes for building the structure. Any local businesses who would like to donate an item for the Silent Auction please contact an FFA Officer or the FFA Advisor, Jeff Lipford, at 731-439-4122.

Invitation to Bid The Town of Selmer, Street and Sanitation Department will accept bids for the building of a Pole Barn located at 1403 Circle Hill Drive, Selmer, TN 38375. General requirements for the Pole Barn are as follows: *60’ wide x 35’ deep x 20’ high *metal roof *closed on 3 sides *1 enclosed bay -The bidder must be licensed and insured and have a valid driver’s license. -Sealed Bids must be priced for the complete job. -Deadline for sealed bids to be received at Selmer City Hall is December 16, 2021. -Bids will be opened at Selmer City Hall at 144 N. Second Street, Selmer TN 38375 at 9:00 A.M. on December 17, 2021. The City of Selmer reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Local Events MCHS Basketball Schedule 2021/2022 11/18/21 vs TCAA Away 11/23/21 vs Crockett Co. @Home 12/03/21 vs Adamsville Away 12/07/21 vs Scotts Hill Away 12/10/21 vs TCA High @Home 12/14/21 vs JCM High @Home 12/17/21 Adamsville @Home 12/20/21 vs Bolivar Away 12/21/21 vs Kossuth @Home 12/30/21 vs Scotts Hill @Home 01/04/22 Crockett Co. Away 01/06/22 vs Middleton Away 01/08/22 vs Bolivar @Home 01/11/22 vs Kossuth Away 01/13/22 vs Northside @Home 01/15/22 vs JCM Away 01/21/22 vs Dyersburg Away 01/25/22 vs Chester Co. @Home 01/28/22 vs Lexington @Home 02/01/22 vs Hardin Co. Away 02/04/22 vs Chester Co. Away 02/08/22 vs Lexington Away 02/11/22 vs Hardin Co. @Home

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The McNairy County High School Sports Hall of Fame banquet of 2021

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MCHS Hall of Fame inductees Adam Ledlow, accepting for Brian Robinson, Jim MacArthur and Janet RobinsonGore, Danny Hendrix, Eboni Crayton Baggs and Jimmy Kiser.

The MCHS Sports Hall of Fame held their 2021 banquet on November 13th, inducting five new members. Board Chairman Mike Smith emceed the event, with board members presenting inductees with their awards. Members of the Class of 2021 are Adam Ledlow, Brian Robinson (represented by Janet RobinsonGore and Jim MacArthur), Danny Hendrix, Eboni Crayton Baggs and Jimmy Kiser.

Adamsville High School Schedule Basketball 2021/2022 11/19/21 vs Frank Hughes Away 11/22/21 Hardin Co. @Home 11/23/21 Collinwood Away 11/29/21 vs Clarksburg @Home 12/03/21 vs McNairy @Home 12/07/21 vs Collinwood @Home 12/10/21 vs Huntingdon Away 12/14/21 vs Kossuth @Home 12/17/21 vs McNairy Away 12/20/21 vs. Clarksburg Away 12/27-28/21 Alcorn Christmas @ Alcorn Central High 01/04/22 vs. Hardin Co. Away 01/07/22 vs. Frank Hughes @ Home 01/11/22 vs. Scotts Hill Away 01/14/22 vs. Riverside @ Home 01/18/22 vs. Bolivar Away 01/21/22 vs. Madison @ Home 01/22/22 vs. Obion Central Away 01/28/22 vs. Scotts Hill @ Home 02/01/22 vs. Riverside Away 02/04/22 vs. Bolivar @ Home 02/08/22 vs. Madison Away Start time is 6:00 p.m.

To post a local sports-related event here, call the Independent Appeal at 731-6455346 or send an email to editor@independentappeal.com. Deadline for all announcement is 5 p.m. each Monday. All events must take place in - or have a connection to - McNairy County.

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Jimmy Kiser, presented by Dr. Martha Glover.

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Accepting for Brian Robinson, Jim MacArthur and Janet Robinson-Gore, presented by Lisa Forsythe.

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Adam Ledlow presented by Richie Bodiford.

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Eboni Crayton Baggs, presented by Ricky Danny Hendrix was presented a lifetime pass Whitaker. to all MCHS events by principal Dr. Jerry Pyron.

Adamsvile High School Tennis Tournament Finals The Adamsville High School Tennis Team would like to thank all who played in and supported the recent tournament on a beautiful cold weekend. Women’s Singles: Ali Gean defeated Annalyn Harville 6-2, 6-3. Women’s Doubles: Darby Plunk and Annalyn Harville defeated Ali Gean and Kalyn Ball 6-1, 6-4. Mixed Doubles: Analyn and Michael Harvill defeated Shawn and Alana Whittemore 6-2, 6-3. Men’s A Singles: Stephen Harvill defeated Brandon Woolard 6-1, 6-1. Men’s A Doubles (Round Robin): 1st – Brandon Woolard and Michael Harvill; 2nd Stephen Harville and Tim Tolley. Men’s B Singles:

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Danny Hendrix presented by Glenn Davis.

Ethan Mullins defeated Nathan Britt 6-1, 4-6, 10-7. Men’s B Doubles: Sasha Kluyenko and Danny White defeated Shawn and Rodney Whittemore 6-1, 6-3.

Selmer Middle School Lady Lions raise money for coach Selmer Lady Lions Basketball Team and Cheerleaders along with Coach Brady Dancer held a Pink Out for Meg Day. The team sold Tshirts to raise money for

McNairy Central Volleyball Coach Meg Day to assist her in her battle with cancer. The team raised over $1,000 for Coach Day. One of the Selmer Middle School play-

ers, Addi, Coach Day’s daughter is is a member of the Lady Lions team. Coach Meg is pictured in the middle with the team surrounding her.