v117n52 5/8/19

2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

2008 LINCOLN TOWNCAR

CALL TODAY! 731-989-4632 SHOP OUR WEBSITE WWW.LOFTONCHEVY.COM

6995

*$

STK#X655944

9995

*$

PRE-OWNED, PRE-TITLED VEHICLES INCLUDE $489 PROCESSING FEE PLUS TTL.

STK#C111983

Independent Appeal

independentappeal.com

Volume 117, Issue 52 | 50 cents

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Elected officials make party switch Republicans now hold all nine positions in county

By Steve Beavers

The moves mean Republicans now hold all nine of the elected positions in the county.

“My family and I know the issues that are close to our hearts are represented by the Republican Party,” said Dickey.

Dickey ran unopposed in August to win his sixth four-year term as register.

“The bottom line for me is the national party is no longer in line with my personal beliefs

Assistant Editor

A trio of McNairy County elected officials have switched political parties.

Trustee Stanley Mitchell, Register of Deeds Brian Dickey and General Sessions Judge Van McMahan all joined the Republican Party during the Lincoln Day Dinner by the McNairy County Republican Women on Saturday.

on abortion and how we should be governed,” said McMahan.

“There are a lot of good local and conservative Democrats in McNairy County, but the national party has moved too far away from my core beliefs.”

McMahan said it was those core beliefs and his faith that led to the change.

“I have always been a very conservative person and I value the sanctity of life, marriage and our free market system,” he said.

McMahan is in his 13th year as general sessions judge.

Mitchell was elected to a sixth four-year term in August.

“The party has left me in everything I believe in,” said Mitchell. “I decided to do this a while back after a lot of prayer.”

McNairy County Republican Party Chairman Jai Templeton said it is an exciting time to be part of the party.

“We stand to welcome those who wish to adhere to our principles, which are rooted in the United States Constitution, and affiliate with the local party,” said Tem-

pleton.

The trend of Democrats converting to the Republican Party is nothing new, according to Templeton.

“This is something that isn’t uncommon,” said Templeton, a former McNairy County Mayor.

“It’s something that has been happening for some time.”

The remaining elected offices now held by Republicans include Mayor – Larry Smith; Sheriff – Guy Buck; County Clerk – Ronnie Price; Circuit Court Clerk – Byron Maxedon; Highway Superintendent – Harvey Neal Smith and Property Assessor – Brandon Moore.

Bees create park buzz

Church donates property to FBC

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

By Joel Counce

For the Independent Appeal

A new program with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is creating a buzz at Big Hill Pond State Park.

The park became one of 20 statewide to receive beehives on the park grounds to produce honey to sell.

Big Hill Pond Ranger Justin King said it was a work in progress.

“We’re learning,” he said.

“It’s a long process. I have never kept bees before. We’re relying on rangers from Pickwick and a beekeeper from Jackson.”

The park has three hives, according to King.

“The first one is for laying

See BUZZ, 5

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Motoring Mitzi

Bethel Springs Elementary School fourth grade teacher Mitzi Mitchell was the first to cross the finish line in a tricycle race with fellow teacher Kevin Binger on Friday.

A Selmer church has taken a courageous step.

Central Baptist Church has voted to gift its property to First Baptist Church-Selmer.

First Baptist voted to accept the property Sunday night.

“We aren’t closing,” said Central Baptist pastor Bro. Stephen Davison. “We are merging ... it’s the joining of family.”

Davison, who has been at the church over six years, said revitalization of the 24-yearold church has been on the congregation’s mind for around two years.

“God made it evident months ago that His path was a partnership with another

See CHURCH, 5

Living Stone: A congregation who cares

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

HICKORY FLAT – Living Stone Church is using the simple approach to be the congregation God needs.

“We want people to be who God has called them to be,” said pastor Corey Leonard. “Church is a place for broken people and we want them to feel accepted every time they come through the doors.”

The non-denominational congregation has come a long way since starting in a basement nine years ago.

A 60x120 metal building was finished in November and paid for with members completing all of the inside construction.

“This is the training ground and safe place for believers,” said Leonard. “It’s a beautiful building ... we had some people do an awesome job.”

Gary and Linda Surratt came up with the idea to start the church to help a group of hurting people in 2010.

“God has blessed us like crazy,” said Gary Surratt. “He started opening doors

and took care of us ... he sent us some fine people.”

Living Stone started with around 25-35 people. The church called home a building on Maple Street in Adamsville before constructing a new site.

The first service in November had 175 people attend. A normal Sunday will see 75-80 attend.

“There are a lot of great people here,” said Leonard.

“We have survived because of those community of believers.”

Surratt wants each person who attends to feel like they are family.

“We don’t want them to feel like they are in a strange place,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who it is, we want them to feel like someone cares.”

Surratt, Danny Ashe and R.B. Leonard combined to finish all of the inside work.

“It has been a group effort,” said Corey Leonard.

The congregation is made up of people from Adamsville, Savannah and Selmer.

“We want people to be who God has called them to be.”

- Corey Leonard

2

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Living Stone Church pastor Bro. Corey Leonard said the congregation is using the simple approach to reach lost people.

See LIVING, 5

McNairy County DARE Officer is all about helping area children.

McNairy Central baseball team earns region berth with win over Eagles.

z Opinion 12 z Obituaries 10 z Events 11 z Community & Lifestyles 11 z Sports 6 z Campus 8 z Classifieds 13

6

Follow us on Facebook © 2019 Independent Appeal

WE OFFER IN-HOUSE FINANCING!

2016 Ford Explorer XLT STK. 3B2086P 36,251 MILEs

*$

24,994

2015 Buick Enclave Premium STK. 3b2065P 92,342 MILES

*$

20,554

2017 ford taurus limited STK.3b2068p 46,272 MILES

*$

17,322

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited STK. 3B2080P 51,726 MILES

*$

26,380

2015 Nissan Rogue SV STK. 3b2082 25,769 MILES

All vehicles are pre-owned. All prices include $599 proc.fee. Payment terms vary defending on vehicle and credit approval. Plus tax,tag and Lic. Photos for illustration purposes only. Tier 1 financing. See dealer for details. Not responsible for printing errors.

*$

10140 hwy 64 • bolivar, tn • (866) 881-9139

16,377 shop 24/7 at BOLIVARFORD.com

NEWS

PAGE 2 v INDEPENDENT APPEAL Subscriptions start at $20

Been playing bumper cars?

Teacher’s arraignment set for May 22

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

A Ramer Elementary School teacher was released on her own recognizance after being formally charged for sending a nude photo via social media in March.

Have it f ixed right by the profe ssionals at

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Forty-two-year-old Jennifer Johnston Price will be arraigned May 22 after being arrested and booked on April 30.

Price is charged with multiple counts of soliciting and sexual exploitation of a minor and promotion/ possession of obscene material after

distributing a nude photo on Snapchat.

Price, who has been suspended without pay by the McNairy County School System, sent the photo to multiple adults and minors, according to the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office report.

Jaco all about helping kids

By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal

356 Industrial Park Dr. anthony lambert

Selmer, Tennessee

731-645-6888

The McNairy County Board of Education will be accepting bids May 13 - May 17 2019 on the following items: Approximately 750 cases - 8-1/2” x 11” 20 lb. White duplicator paper.

Please furnish a sample of copy paper. Bids must be good for 45 days or more. Need quote on a delivery to all 8 schools. Delivery must be made between July 30 and August 1, 2019.

Please mail bids to: McNairy County Board of Education Attn.: Wendy Weatherford 530 Mulberry Ave. Suite 2 Selmer, TN 38375 The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract as deemed in the best interest of the county.

Dustin Jaco is in the business of helping kids.

It’s something he is good at.

“Everyone in the school system loves him,” said McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck about Jaco. “We are blessed to have someone like him.”

Jaco knew from a young age he wanted to be a DARE officer.

“I remember our DARE officer telling us not to smoke, but he was smoking,” he said. “He was just telling us not to.”

Jaco serves as the DARE officer for Michie, Bethel Springs, Ramer and Adamsville schools.

Jaco, who grew up in Adamsville and Chicago, went through DARE in the sixth grade at Adamsville Elementary School.

His law enforcement career began in 2006 with the Adamsville Police Department.

“I wanted to go to DARE training then, but I wasn’t able,” he said.

Jaco worked with 911 and dispatch prior to working for the City of Adamsville.

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

McNairy County DARE Officer Dustin Jaco (right) talks with Bethel Springs student Logan Kiestler.

He had worked for the late Dwana Pusser when he was 14, after his mother, Carol Ann Jaco, died.

“That also contributed to my decision to go into law enforcement,” he said.

In 2011, the DARE curriculum changed.

“When I first went into the program, it dealt more with drugs,” he said. “The new curriculum is more about kids, what they go through, how they deal

with stressful situations.”

Jaco said DARE still deals with drugs, alcohol, tobacco, smoking, but it also deals with bullying.

The new curriculum allows him to learn more about the students.

“I get to learn what they turn to and how they relieve stress,” he said. “I try to make a more positive thing out of it – playing video games or playing basketball outside, read-

ing – instead of breaking things or something negative.”

The 10-week program teaches students to make better decisions, according to Jaco.

“I get to teach kids how to reach out and be good citizens,” said Jaco. “I help them figure out who is there for them in their time of need so they don’t feel like they are going through things alone.”

Trio of women hope to have more people for annual decoration day

By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal

OFFER EXPIRES 06/08/19

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Carolyn Barclay (from left), Doris Roberts and Lottie Ray place flowers on their parents’ grave in the Kirk Cemetery.

The Kirk Cemetery lines rows and rows of graves.

Thirty-four graves marked with names and about 100 known only to God and lost to history.

Some have sand rocks, others old, faded funeral home markers.

The marked graves include veterans, ranging from a Mexican soldier who died in 1859 to Vietnam veterans. Cemetery historian Lottie Ray said the Mexican soldier was going home when he fell ill in Pocahontas.

“Some ladies took him in and took care of him,” she said. “But he died there and they buried him in the Kirk Cemetery.”

Ray and her sisters – Carolyn Barclay and Doris Roberts – will host the an-

nual decoration day at the cemetery at 10 a.m. on May 11.

Ray said Decoration Day has changed.

“We used to spend all day here and then have a meal,” she said. “I think we had 10 people last year.

The younger people don’t know about it and the older people don’t do it much anymore.”

Roberts said she hopes people will attend the memorial.

“We are hoping for more people this year,” she said.

The marked graves at the cemetery include mostly Bodifords, Doles and Kirks.

Ray’s parents, Daniel and Gladys Head and her grandfather, William Harrison Head, a Texas Ranger, are all buried in the cemetery.

Community leaders lift up prayers

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

ANDERSON TRACTOR COMPANY 16080 HIGHWAY 18 S BOLIVAR, TN 38008 731-658-7231

Independent Appeal Phone: (731) 645-5346 Fax: (731) 645-3591 News: (731) 645-5346 Contact Us: editor@independentappeal.com Advertising: advertising1@independentappeal.com © 2019 Independent Appeal

It all starts with love.

A group of believers came together on the McNairy County Day of Prayer because of their love for Jesus Christ and others.

“Love needs to be the center of what we do,” said Life Wind Covenant Church Senior Pastor Barry Bishop in his prayer for families. “I pray the family relationship gets back to the heart of God.” Individuals lifted up the seven centers of influence in America – government, military, media arts, business, education, church, family – on the annual prayer day.

McNairy County’s annual event came a day following the National

WEB SITE:

www.independentappeal.com

STAFF:

Janet L. Rail................................. Publisher Steve Beavers.....................Assistant Editor Sandy Whitaker..................Lifestyles Editor Melanie King...................... Sales Manager Brandon Burvee...............Graphic Designer

Day of Prayer held on May 2.

“This is an important time to honor God and help strengthen our communities,” said McNairy County Schools Assistant Director Dr. Brian Jackson. “Jesus is the example for us and I pray we be transformed in his likeness each day.”

First Baptist Church Associate Pastor of Families and Youth John Chandler lifted up the church in his prayer.

“We are all the body of Christ,” he said. “I pray we put love above everything else and that God pours out His

FACEBOOK:

www.facebook.com/independentappeal Joel Counce........................... Staff Writer Jeff York...................................Contributor Ray Prather................................Circulation

love on us and we then pour it out to others.”

The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.

The theme this year was “love one another” and was taken from John 13:34.

People can look to Jesus each day in prayer, according to McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith.

“He set the example for us,” said Smith.

Selmer Mayor John Smith said it is important for towns to come together and pray as a group.

“All of us came together as believers in the power of prayer,” said John

See PRAYERS, 5

CORRECTIONS The Independent Appeal is committed to accuracy. If you believe a factual error has occurred, please let us know by calling (731) 645-5346. Corrections print on Page 2.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE

POSTAL INFORMATION

Subscription rates in McNairy County are $20 per year; in Tennessee, $28; elsewhere, $32.

Subscriptions and delivery: (731) 645-5355.

The Independent Appeal is published every Wednesday by McNairy County Publishing, LLC, 111 North Second Street, Selmer, TN 38375.

Postmaster: Send form 3579 to Post Office Box 220, USPS 336-300.

The Independent Appeal is an award-winning member of the Tennessee Press Association and the National Newspaper Association (731) 645-5346 v 111 N. 2nd St., Selmer TN, 38375 v www.independentappeal.com v www.facebook.com/independentappeal

NEWS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 3

Commission approves flea market ordinance

By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal

The second reading of a flea market ordinance has been approved by the Adamsville City Commission.

The measure has been a work in progress, according to Adamsville City Man-

ager Steve Simon.

“The planning commission has been looking at this for a long time,” said Simon.

The ordinance allows only one acre for the grounds of the flea market with 400 square feet of actual selling space.

No booths can be less than 10-feet away from a property line. The off-road

SMS eighth grader K.C. Hurst (above) performs a Dr. Seuss rap song. Elli Rowsey and Will Moffett (below photo) use the big heads of teachers Julie Sweat and Brady Dancer during the Hawaiian Roller Coaster skit.

Myleigh Cox and Jaelynn Banks (bottom right photo) close out the Drama Team’s production,

parking must be at least 5.5 spaces per 1,000-square feet of the gross sales area.

Flea markets must have electricity, fire extinguishers and must be connected to public sewer. They must also have a “flytight, water-tight, rodent-proof container.”

These regulations do not apply to tem-

porary structures associated with churches, non-profit, charitable or governmental festivals or community events.

A flea market is defined in the ordinance as a semi-enclosed structures or outdoor stalls, room stands or spaces used for display, barter exchange or sale. It excludes shopping centers.

Staff Photos by Steve Beavers

Spring Show Laughter

Selmer Middle School sixth grader Katelyn Moore (right) can’t keep from laughing during a skit with Jaelyn Banks. SMS presented 17 short skits during its Merry Month of May show on Friday.

Mother’s Day SALE

BOGO RECLINER SALE Buy A Recliner At Regular Price And

Get Another One FREE! Buy A Mattress Set For $399 or More And Get 2 FREE Memory Foam Pillows!

Buy any 3-piece Living Room Set And Get A 8x10 Rug FREE! All While Supplies Last! Just In Time For Mother’s Day!

CASABELLA CORINTH CLEARANCE CENTER

UP TO 24 MO. INTEREST FREE FINANCING W.A.C.!

2403 SOUTH HARPER ROAD CORINTH, MS • (662) 665-9965

NEWS

PAGE 4 v INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Miller gets logistics honor at functional awards event For the Independent Appeal

Submitted Photo

Adamsville native Rob Miller (right) receives an award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to the field of Logistics.

An Adamsville Jr./Sr. High School graduate has been honored for Outstanding Individual Contribution to the field of Logistics.

Robert A. “Rob” Miller – a 1992 AHS graduate – was recognized at the 2018 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Logistics Functional Awards on Feb. 28.

Miller is the Product Support Manager/Chief of Logistics for the US Air Force C-130 Hercules.

AFLCMC is responsible for acquisition and logistics planning for all Air Force weapons systems and acts as the representative Air Force agency on joint (Army/Navy) or combined (Allied Nations) acquisition programs.

The Annual Awards resulted from a competition of 3,800 logistics personnel from 10 Directorates representing 40 plus Weapons Systems across 38 awards categories.

Miller was cited for the Air Forcewide impact of his pioneering leadership in Predictive Analysis/Condition Based Maintenance on the C-130 Weapons System, structured mentorship of assigned logistics interns, high level of engagement with joint and allied C-130 users, and extensive civic engagement through a range of children’s, youth and college ministries.

He had earlier been announced as runner-up for Senior Logistics Leader of the Year for the Global Mobility and Training Aircraft (MATA) Directorate, Acquisition Category I/Major Defense Acquisition Programs.

The winner from the MATA Directorate ultimately also won at the AFLCMC level.

Miller is the son of the late Jane G. Miller of Adamsville and John A. Miller of Memphis, grandson of the late Eva M. Glover of Adamsville, and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Cook of Jackson.

WIC program goes electronic For the Independent Appeal

The Tennessee Women, Infants and Children or WIC Program has transitioned to an electronic benefit transfer system from a paper-based method of issuing benefits.

Tennessee families participating in WIC now use their TNWIC cards instead of paper vouchers to purchase WIC-approved foods. TNWIC is now available in all 95 counties of the state.

“We are so excited to offer TNWIC to Tennessee families and our participating retail stores,” said TDH Deputy Commissioner for Population Health Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP. “The new system makes transactions at cash registers more efficient for both shoppers and retailers and normalizes the shopping experience for our WIC participants who no longer have to redeem paper vouchers for their purchases.”

With the new TNWIC system, benefits for WIC-approved foods are automatically entered into an account and accessed with a card similar to a debit card. This card replaces paper vouchers and can be used at any of the 790 WIC-authorized stores statewide.

Honor your graduate

in our upcoming

GraduationSection

Independent ApppeAl

(Kindergarten, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, High School, College, etc.)

Parent Ads only

$30 Jane Doe Congratulations, your future starts today, and we wish you all the best!

- Mom & Dad

^^ 2x3 PARENT AD (TRUE SIZE) ^^ For more information or to place an order, call Melanie King at (731) 697-9149 or email advertising1@independentappeal.com

Deadline - Tuesday May 21

Other Sizes Available: 1/8 Page - $45 (4.8 x 2.3) 1/4 Page -$75 (4.8 x 4.8) 1/2 Page - $150 (9.75 x 4.8) Full Page - $300 (9.75 x 9.7)

Color on any ad an additional $50

“The system makes transactions at cash registers more efficient” - Morgan McDonald WIC is an important economic driver in Tennessee communities.

In 2018, Tennessee WIC participants redeemed almost $87 million in program benefits at WIC-authorized stores across the state.

“Our partners at Tennessee WIC have executed a TNWIC rollout plan that was thorough and methodical,” said Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association President and CEO Rob Ikard. “They brought WIC into the 21st century statewide with minimal disruption for the retailers, bringing maximum convenience to the customers we share.”

Each month more than 125,000

Tennesseans at nutritional risk receive WIC benefits provided through the Tennessee Department of Health in 124 county health departments, stand-alone clinics and hospital sites throughout the state.

WIC provides supplemental food assistance and nutrition education to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age five.

In addition to healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, WIC provides referrals to other health and community-based services. WIC has proven to be effective in preventing and improving nutrition-related health problems, including reducing obesity in a group of 2-4 year-old Tennessee participants.

“We want to thank all of our WIC staff members and our retail partners across the state, as well as our technology team for all their hard work and collaboration as we developed and implemented the TNWIC system,” said Tennessee WIC Director Peggy Lewis, MHE, RD, LDN. “This is an important milestone that benefits both our WIC participants and retailers.”

NEWS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

LIVING

FROM PAGE 1

“We decided to build on this property because it was centrally located for everyone,” said Leonard.

The Living Stone name came from Peter 2:4-6.

4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”

“Someone spoke up and said we are living stone and it has been that way ever since,” said Leonard.

Services are held each Sunday morning and Wednesday night. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship following at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday.

“Our hope is this will always be open for the people of Hickory Flat for generations to come,” said Leonard. “It’s all God

PRAYERS FROM PAGE 2

Smith. “The Lord heard those specific prayers that were prayed during this time.”

“It’s all God ... we are just being obedient and doing what we are called to do.”

- Corey Leonard ... we are just being obedient and doing what we are called to do.”

The church has both a youth and children’s ministry. James and Christy Franks work with the youth and Kelly Surratt is in charge of of the children.

Bobby Isbell is the worship leader.

“We try to have something for every age group and learn from each other,” said Leonard. “The music is blended and isn’t just one style or the other ... we have a diversified group.”

The church strives to reach lost people through a simple ministry.

“We encounter so many people throughout the day,” said Leonard. “If we live like we are called to live, we will make an impact on those people.”

Those who prayed specific prayers included Adamsville City Manager Steve Simon – Government; American Legion Post 162 Chaplain Nathan Meek – Military; and Mc-

CHURCH FROM PAGE 1

church,” said Davison. “We prayed God would open the doors that needed to be open and close the ones that needed to be closed.”

Central approached FBC in December with the idea, according to Davison.

“We knew the heart First Baptist has for other churches,” said Davison. “God made it clear and gave us a peace First Baptist would be the partner.”

First Baptist will now be the caretakers of the five-acre property – located at 675 Dowty Road – which includes a worship center and fellowship hall.

“The property is free and clear,” said Central Baptist finance committee chairman James Everling. “It is a gift with no strings attached. We have a tremendous facility with very few people using it.”

First Baptist pastor Dr. Joey John-

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 5

Nairy County EDC and Chamber of Commerce CEO Eddie Crittendon – Business.

Bethel Springs Elementary School eighth grader Abigail Hurst performed

son said he was overwhelmed by Central Baptist’s courage.

“It’s not a failure on Central’s part,” said Johnson. “I believe it was a courageous step and one of faith.”

The final service at the church under the current leadership will be May 19. The facility will then be called the North Campus of First Baptist Church-Selmer.

“It’s not the end,” said Everling.

“It’s the moving from one season to the next ... whatever it takes to spread the word of God.” Johnson said the gifting of the property was a huge step.

“This is not something that was just decided to happen,” he said. “We had months of meetings and their desire was for First Baptist to use the property for ministry ... they want to be part of us.”

FBC plans to initially use the property for a multitude of events and activities, according to FBC Associate Pastor/Minister of Youth & Families John Chandler.

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Amber Leonard shares a devotion with a group of children at Living Stone Church. the national anthem.

The event was organized by Selmer Parks and Recreation Director Sybil Dancer and McNairy County Tourism Director Jessica Huff.

“The potential is unlimited for events,” said Chandler. “The Central Baptist property is an obvious place to go for events we are now holding at other places.”

Johnson said those plans could continue for a year or more.

“We don’t yet realize all we can have there,” he said. “As soon as we can we will have Sunday night worship services ... we are going to be a blessing to the community as much as we can.”

Davison will become part of First Baptist’s staff for three months.

“We have an obligation to be a leader in our community,” said Johnson. “Stephen will not be left out in the cold.”

Davison said the move wasn’t a competition between little churches and big churches.

“The name that matters most to us is Jesus Christ,” said Davison. “Our hearts desire is the community will still be reached, people saved and Jesus glorified.”

BUZZ

McNAIRY COUNTY IDB MEETING The Selmer-McNairy County Industrial Development Board will meet in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 4:00 P.M., 205 West Court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375.

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

FROM PAGE 1

eggs and reproducing,” said King. “The second one is for their honey and the third honey is extra, that’s for us.”

The Tennessee State Parks website states the bees will be used to promote pollinator and environmental health, provide an experiential learning opportunity for visitors and produce sweet treats for park guests.

McNairy County Tourism Director Jessica Huff said the new program would take time.

“We are hoping to produce honey within a year,” she said. “We don’t know that we will produce any this year.”

Adamsville Healthcare & Rehabilitation A Grace Healthcare facility Serving you from our heart

We are currently seeking the following position:

Director of Nursing WE OFFER: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, Direct Deposit, and much more.

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Conservation officer Jesse McClain examines part of the beehive at Big Hill Pond State Park. The bees are a new addition to the park.

Apply Online at adamsvillehealthcareandrehab.com or mail Resume to: Attn: Christy Jones Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation P.O. Box 325 Adamsville,TN 38310 EOE/M/F/D/V

SMITH’S DISCOUNT HOME CENTER BUILDING BARGAINS Laminate Flooring.......................starting at .79¢ sq. ft.

6 Panel Exterior Doors......................................$99.95 Paneling.............................................starting at $9.00 5 ft. or 6 ft. French Doors................................$299.95

SPECIAL TRUCK LOAD Submitted Photo

Lincoln Day Dinner

The McNairy County Republican Women hosted the Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday at the Eastview Civic Center.

Republican State Party Chairman Scott Golden (from left), McNairy County Trustee Stanley Mitchell, Register of Deeds Brian Dickey, District 94 State Representative Ron Gant, General Sessions Judge Van McMahan and McNairy County Republican Party Chairman Jai Templeton each attended the event. Mitchell, Dickey and McMahan officially joined the party at the event.

Submitted Photo

Special Needs Basketball

Selmer’s Special Needs Basketball season concluded on March 18 with an award ceremony and final game. The baseball season is set for 6 p.m. each Monday night through June 24 at Patriot Park behind National Guard Armory. For more information contact Linda at 731-610-7557.

STUD GRADE STUDS - $2.59 EACH Porcelain Tile..............................starting at .69¢ sq. ft.

Fiberglass Tub & Shower.........................1 pc $215.00 1/2” Plywood............................................$18.95/sheet

4X8 FOAM SHEATHING 1/2”.........................................$6.95 3/4”.........................................$8.95

4x8 Siding.................................................18.95/sheet 7/16 OSB............................................................$9.25

WOOD PLANK-LOOK PORCELAIN TILE

$1.19 PER SQUARE FOOT Damaged Rolls Building Felt...........................$5.00 ft

1x6 Beaded White Pine..........$0.70 board ft.

CLOSEOUT ON ALL SHINGLES 3 Tab Shingles reg. $46.95 sq.

NOW $29.95 sq.

Architectural Shingles reg. $55.95 sq

NOW $39.95 sq.

Crossties.............$12.99 each 412 Pinecrest Rd. • Corinth, MS 38834 662-287-2221 • 662-287-4419

PAGE 6 v INDEPENDENT APPEAL

Sports

Prep Softball

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

McNairy Central senior pitcher Michael Wilder pitched the Bobcats into the District 14-AA championship game with a 6-2 victory over Chester County on Monday. McNairy had to be defeated twice on Wednesday night in the finale at Scotts Hill.

McNairy’s win also clinched a spot in the region tournament.

Wilder has won two of the team’s three decisions in the tournament.

The senior also collected a win over Riverside to begin the tournament.

South Side 10, Adamsville 0 District 14-AA Tournament Adamsville 000 00 – 0 5 2 South Side 190 0x – 10 6 0 WP: Kuroda LP: Chloe Swearingen. Multiple Hits: (S) Goff 2, Willingham 2.

Scotts Hill 9, Adamsville 6 District 14-AA Tournament Adamsville 220 200 0 – 6 7 5 Scotts Hill 312 201 x – 9 11 4 WP: Kylie Perry. LP: Shelbe

See SOFTBALL, 7

14-AA Baseball May 2

at Scotts Hill G1: McNairy 4, Riverside 0 G2: Scotts Hill 9, Adamsville 3 at Lexington G3: North Side 7, South Side 6 G4: Chester Co. 8, Lexington 1

May 3

at Riverside G5: Riverside 12, Adamsville 0 G6: McNairy 7, Scotts Hill 6 at Lexington G7: Lexington 7, South Side 2 G8: Chester Co. 2, North Side 1

May 4

at Scotts Hill G9: Riverside 14, North Side 9

May 6

G10: Scotts Hill 2, Lexington 0 G12: McNairy 6, Chester Co. 2

14-AA Softball

Bobcats clinch berth in region

By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal

SCOTTS HILL – McNairy Central is one more win away from a repeat.

The Bobcats (16-12) earned a berth in the District 14-AA Championship with a 6-2 win over Chester County on Monday night.

McNairy, which has now de-

feated the Eagles four times this year, played for a second consecutive district crown on Wednesday night.

Monday’s win was the seventh straight for the Bobcats.

“It feels good to be back in the championship game for the second straight year,” said McNairy Central Head Coach Brian Franks.

Bobcat pitcher Michael Wilder

at South Side G3: McNairy 12, Scotts Hill 7 G4: South Side 10, Adamsville 0

For the Independent Appeal

May 3

at Lexington G5: Chester Co. 15, NS 0 at South Side G6 : Scotts Hill 9, Adamsville 6 at Lexington G7: Lexington 4, Riverside 2 at South Side G8: South Side 9, McNairy 0

May 6

at Lexington G9: Chester Co. 4, McNairy 1 G10: Scotts Hill 7, Riverside 6

Prep Tennis Adamsville results from the District 15 Small Tournament.

Girls Singles Quarterfinals (TCA) Emily Russell def.

(A) Maddie Hatch 6-4, 6-0 (TCA) Isabella Colbert def.

(A) Annalyn Harvill 6-1 6-1

Boys Singles Quarterfinals (Madison) Caleb Guthrie def. (A) Seth Harvill 6-0, 6-0 (M) Carter Guthrie def. (A) Steven Jordan 6-0, 6-0

See TENNIS, 7

Panthers end Cards season

By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal

The Adamsville Cardinals ended their season with a 12-0 loss to the Riverside Panthers in the District 14-AA Tournament.

Riverside had six hits and took advantage of seven Cardinal errors.

The Cardinals finish their season at 6-21.

Adamsville Head Coach Jason Foley said the team competed despite being young.

“We need to learn the game more and improve, but we will bring back a lot of experience

See CARDS, 7

(6-2) pitched six strong innings, surrendering two runs on five hits and two walks before giving way to Logan Baker.

The game ended on an unassisted double play when third baseman Will Deaton snagged a line drive and tagged third.

The Bobcats scored in the first after Peyton Brown singled and Will Clifton reached on an error.

In the second, McNairy Central added a pair of runs to take a 3-0 lead. Tanner Parmely singled and scored on a Deaton double.

Deaton moved to third on a wild pitch, then scored on a second wild pitch.

The Bobcats added a run in the third to take a 4-0 lead. Braden

See CLINCH, 7

Eaglettes’ 4-1 win ends MC season

May 2

at Lexington G1: Lexington 15, North Side 1 G2: Riverside 12, Chester Co. 9

Girls Doubles (MA) Meg Borgognoni/ Carly Ingram def. Elly Brashier/Jillian Gatlin 7-5, 6-1 (TCA) Rebecca Warren/ Payton Yarbrough def. (A) Alexis Gosa/Kelsey Lambert 6-0, 6-0

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Photo Courtesy of Claire Hallissy

McNairy second baseman Caitlyn Bodiford corrals a ground ball.

LEXINGTON – Chester County scored two runs in the fifth inning to snap a 1-1 tie in eliminating McNairy Central from the District 14-AA Softball Tournament.

Chester County’s 4-1 decision ended the twotime defending district tournament champions season at 14-12.

McNairy Central had pulled even in the bottom of the fourth.

The Eaglettes answered with a lead-off home run by Leslie McKinley to center.

Katie Taylor singled and came home to score on Alaina Cooper’s double to left field to give the Eaglettes a two-run cushion.

MCHS stranded a runner at third base in six of the seven innings.

The Lady Bobcats scored their lone run in the fourth, Analyn Maxedon reached when the first baseman had trouble fielding the throw. Kylee Brown reached with an infield single to bring up senior Caitlyn Bodiford.

Bodiford slapped a single to right. Mallory Rodgers scored on the play when the ball was thrown away at third base.

McNairy missed a chance to add more runs in the fourth.

Chester County got out of the second and third jam by getting a strikeout and ground ball out to shortstop.

Megan Hodum and Brown both has two hits to pace the Lady Bobcats.

Brown was tagged with the loss in the circle.

Chester County faced Scotts Hill – a 7-6 winner over Riverside – on Wednesday.

Chester Co. 4, McNairy 1

District 14-AA Tournament Chester Co. 001 021 0 – 4 6 5 McNairy 000 100 0 – 1 8 3

WP: Leslie McKinley. LP: Kylee Brown. Multiple Hits: (MC) Megan Hodum 2, Brown 2, (CC) Katie Taylor 2. 2B: (MC) Brown, (CC) Taylor. HR: (CC) McKinley.

Record: McNairy 14-12.

Bobcats net win in first round

By Jeff York For the Independent Appeal

JACKSON – Ricardo Collado-Carneado recorded his first hat trick as a McNairy Central Bobcat.

Collado-Carneado found the back of the net three times in leading McNairy to a 4-1 over host Liberty in the opening round of the District 13-AA Soccer Tournament on Thursday.

McNairy faced Lexington in the semifinals on Tuesday. The Bobcats had to beat the Tigers to keep their season alive.

Collado-Carneado, a transfer from Spain, scored all three of his goals in the second half of the match versus Liberty.

The Bobcats overcame a sluggish first half that saw them take a 1-0 lead into halftime.

Matthew Young scored the lone goal of the first half.

McNairy peppered the Crusaders’ keeper with 33 shots in the game.

“We had several shots, but Liberty broke the shutout late in the game on a penalty kick,” said MC Coach Nick Cook.

Collado-Carneado got his first goal in the second half off an assist by Jeremiah Newcomb.

Liberty snapped the shutout late in the game when MCHS was called for a hand ball which resulted in a penalty kick was called on McNairy.

The Crusaders scored on the PK to make the final score 4-1.

John Droke topped the Bobcats in stops with 19 in the game.

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Leb Pennington (97) and the Bobcats faced Lexington on Tuesday in an elimination game.

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Michael Wilson committed to play cornerback at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. Pictured with Wilson are his parents, Debra (front row, left) and Michael (front row, right) and McNairy Central football coaches (back row, from left) Lamar Aldridge, Brian Franks and Josh Hatchell.

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 7

Staff Photo by Joel Counce

Kavarious Hull committed to Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. to play tight end.

Pictured are (front row, from left) Hull’s mother, Terrake Starks, Hull, Kambria Starks and Kameron Starks. Also pictured are McNairy Central football coaches (back row, from left) Josh Hatchell, Brian Franks and Lamar Aldridge.

Pair of Bobcats sign with Wildcats

By Joel Counce For the Independent Appeal

Two McNairy Central football players have signed scholarships with Bethel University.

Kavarious Hull – a linebacker, running back and defensive end for the Bobcats – and Michael Wilson, a receiver, corner back, kick returner and punt returner both signed to play for Bethel.

Hull said it was important the two were recruited together.

“They reached out to me,” he said. “I went up there with a couple of teammates, but Michael going was what did it for me.”

Hull was recruited to play tight end, a position he hasn’t played in high school.

Head Coach Brian Franks said the transition will be simple for Hull.

“He works hard and he will play anywhere you put him,” he said. “He played a

lot of different positions for us. He’s always hungry. He’s always wanting to get in and he is very coachable.”

Bethel Head Coach Michael Jasper said he wants Hull to gain 30 pounds to play his new position.

“I’m excited about the new position,” Hull said. “I think it will be a good fit.”

Wilson will play cornerback for the Wildcats.

“I went to a couple of their games and

they were really good,” he said. “They started talking and stuck with me. It gives me some reassurance knowing there are people there I know and can play with.”

Bethel University finished the 2018 season with a 10-1 record, 6-0 in the MidSouth Conference, Bluegrass division.

They scored as many as 92 points in a single game, falling in the NAIA National Championship 44-41 in overtime to Baker University.

CARDS

FROM PAGE 6

next year and we hope that will help us,” said Foley.

Foley said errors hurt the team this season.

“We were in some games and just fell short,” he said. “A lot of that was our mistakes – walking people, not getting it done in the field ... those really hurt.”

The Cardinals lose three seniors from this year’s team, Collin Misenhimer, Peyton Kiddy and Peyton Harris.

Scotts Hill 9, Adamsville 3

The Scotts Hill Lions used a seven run fourth inning to take a 9-3 victory over the Adamsville Cardinals in the tourney opener.

A pair of Adamsville errors extended the inning for the Lions.

“Outside of that one inning, we played really well,” said Adamsville Head Coach Jason Foley. “We matched them pitch-for-pitch and played a pretty solid game.”

The Lions had five base hits in the inning, including two doubles, in addition to the errors to take the 7-0 lead.

Scotts Hill added another run in the fifth to take an 8-0 lead.

Adamsville plated its first run in the sixth. Peyton Kiddy led off the inning with a single. Chaz Sanders reached on an error and Kiddy scored on an error.

The Cardinals rallied in the seventh. Peyton Harris reached on an error, Tyler Barclay singled and Carson Plunk doubled to score Harris. Kiddy singled to score Barclay.

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Andrew Fowler and doubles partner Jarrett Horner qualified for the region tournament with a runner-up finish at the District 13 Tournament in Jackson.

Fowler/Horner finish as runner-up For the Independent Appeal

McNairy Central’s double team of Andrew Fowler and Jarrett Horner still have some tennis to play.

The doubles squad finished runner-up to Hardin County in the District 13 Tournament on Thursday.

They qualified for the region event which will be played on May 13.

McNairy Central – coached by Steve Hickman – finished the 2019 regular season 7-5.

Results from the District 13 Tournament held May 2-3 in Jackson

were: Girls Singles (MC) Austin Williams def. Bolivar 6-3, 6-3 Chester County def. (MC) Williams 6-1, 6-2 Girls Doubles (MC) Lani Moore/Shelby Roy def.

Bolivar 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 Chester County def. Moore/Roy 6-4, 6-3 Hardin County def. (MC) Alicia Burns/Clare Ingle 6-2, 6-4

CLINCH

FROM PAGE 6

Rickman singled, followed by back-toback walks by Lucas Hively and Dru Yopp.

Rickman scored on a wild pitch.

The Bobcats plated a pair of runs in the fifth.

Will Clifton walked and scored on a Hively single. Hively scored on a Yopp single to give McNairy Central a 6-0 lead.

The Eagles scored a pair of runs in the seventh on three hits, a hit batter and a walk.

McNairy 7, Scotts Hill 6 (8)

RIVERSIDE – Lucas Hively sent the Bobcats to the winner’s bracket finals with solo blast in the top of the eighth inning on Friday.

Junior reliever Dru Yopp worked out of a bases loaded jam in thr bottom of the eighth to give the Bobcats the win over the top seeded Lions.

Scotts Hill filled the bases with an error, infield hit and a walk with one-out.

Yopp got the next two batters on a strikeout and a pop fly to the second baseman.

McNairy took a 3-2 lead in the second inning.

Scotts Hill countered with a pair of tallies in the third to grab a 4-3 advantage.

MC came back to even the score at 4-4 when Stone Teague walked and later

Boys Singles Lexington def. (MC) Max Tumbleson 6-1, 6-2 Lexington def. (MC) Jaheim Taylor 6-1, 6-4 Boys Doubles (MC) Andrew Fowler/Jarrett Horner def. Hardin County 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 Lexington def. (MC) Eli Holcombe/Austin Stepp 6-3, 6-2 (MC) Fowler/Horner def. Chester County 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 HC def. (MC) Fowler/Horner 6-0, 6-4

scored on a two-out safety by Hively.

Yopp and Ben Worthey cracked backto-back doubles to help MCHS forge ahead 5-4.

McNairy then went into the bottom of the 7th clinging to a 6-5 lead.

A Bobcat error allowed the tying run to score. Yopp got the two necessary outs and sent the game into extra innings.

McNairy 4, Riverside 0

SCOTTS HILL – McNairy Central ace Michael Wilder threw seven innings of shutout baseball to lead the Bobcats to a 4-0 win over Riverside on Thursday.

Wilder gave up three hits and struck out three in the contest.

The Bobcats plated their first run in the second. Dru Yopp drew a leadoff walk and scored scored on a Tanner Parmely single.

McNairy Central added two runs in the third when Lucas Hively and Will Clifton pulled a double steal.

Clifton was hit by a pitch and moved to third when Hively reached on an error.

They pulled the double steal with Yopp at-bat. Hively scored on a Ben Worthey sacrifice fly.

The Bobcats scored a run in the fourth.

Peyton Brown singled and Clifton was hit by a pitch.

Both advanced on a wild pitch before Brown scored on Braden Rickman sacrifice fly.

TENNIS

FROM PAGE 6

Boys Doubles Quarterfinals (A) Nick Francis/Josh Summers def. (Middleton) Jared Carter/Cameron Moore 6-3, 6-2 (A) Zander Atkins/Latrell Luster def. (M) Jaxon Flanders/Eurston Gibson 6-3, 6-2 Semifinals (TCA) Clay Phillips/Tanner Robinson def. (A) Francis/ Summers 6-0, 6-3 (TCA) Jackson Gobbell/Jake Koehler def. (A) Atkins/ Luster 6-2, 6-1

SOFTBALL FROM PAGE 6

Sisk. Multiple Hits: (A) Greenlea Lipford 2, (SH) Addison Maness 2, Hallie Beechum 2, Shayla Phillips

2, Joslyn Davis 2. 2B: (A) Lipford, (SH) Beechum 2, Perry. HR: (A) Lipford, (SH) Journey Knowles.

Note: The Lady Cardinals end the season with a record of 9-21.

COMPARE OUR PRICES We have up to 100 sheds in stock - each one ready for delivery!

Wood Porch

Wood Lofted

Wood Dutch

Metal Gable

ONLY HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS USED! Financing and Rent-to-Own AVAILABLE! Wood Playhouse

WOOD - METAL & VINYL SIDING!

Metal Lofted

(You Choose)

(731)989-7300 / (888)646-2276 26 STANDARD SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM! Wood Gable

BUY DIRECT!

(Barns) 8’x8’ to 16’x44’

3450 Hwy. 45 N, Henderson (Magic Valley) www.stollcraft.com

Wood Garage Barn

WE MANUFACTURE!

MORE BARN FOR YOUR MONEY!

CAMPUS

PAGE 8 v INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

STEM provides hands-on approach For the Independent Appeal

Science Technology Math and Engineering or STEM is an integrated approach to learning that allows students to think more broadly.

STEM provides students a hands on learning approach. School counselor Mica Rickman incorporated STEM into guidance lessons for middle school students at Bethel Springs Elementary.

Students were read a story about a gingerbread man who needed to escape angry villagers. While on the run, he came to a large river.

Beside the river was a sly fox who offered to carry the gingerbread man across. The gingerbread man was distrustful of the fox and decided to build a raft to cross.

His first and second attempts at building a raft failed. Instead, he main-

tained a positive growth mindset and continued making a raft that would carry him across the river.

The gingerbread man’s final attempt was successful as he was able to cross the river and escape the angry villagers.

Following the story, students were given a limited number of supplies such as aluminum foil and popsicle sticks to build rafts.

Each group of students had 20 minutes to complete a raft that would float.

Next, small people figures were added to the rafts to see which would hold the most. The winning raft held 91 people and was designed by students in the fourth grade.

The students enjoyed designing and testing rafts.

This assignment allowed them to use critical thinking skills as well as social skills as they had to work in groups and design a raft together.

Submitted Photo

Using STEM in Guidance

Bethel Springs students (from left) Ayline Ramirez, Keyllie Shelton, Audi Griffith and Luckie McCain has the winning raft in the STEM project.

Submitted Photo

Submitted Photo

The Ramer Elementary School March Citizens of the Month for March were (from left) Easton Jones, 2nd grade; Bradon Monroe, 4th grade and Nicolas Davis, 1st grade.

The Ramer Elementary School April Citizens of the Month were (from left) Blair Whitten, 3rd grade; Ava Crouse, 6th grade and Cheyenne Buehring, kindergarten student.

Citizens of the Month

April Top Citizens

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Advertise here for as low as $8 a week.

s Tree Serv ’ p i au LLC

SEPTIC CLEANING

BAIL BONDS

TIRE SHOP

PLUMBING

TREE SERVICE

HILL MURRELL’S PEBBLE TREE

Plumbing, Electrical & Aerial Service Work 583 Mulberry Ave Selmer, Tenn.

(731) 439-3604 Dan Michael

Towing & Recovery

• Weekends & Holidays • Same Fair Rate

(731) 610-4462 (731) 439-2923 Give us a call!

ROOFING

HEATING/AIR

Roberts & Moore Roofing

WILSON’S A/C & HEATING

• Free Estimates • Flat Roofs

(Commercial & Residential) Metal, Shingles

Call for Free Estimates!!

Devin Roberts (731) 609-9080 Jonathan Moore (731) 609-5567 “We’ve Got You Covered” Professional, Trustworthy, Dependable

5 Year Workmanship Warranty Serving West Tennessee RobertsandMooreRoofing@gmail.com

Frankie Wilson Bethel Springs, TN

(731) 453-4669

SERVICE

• Stump Grinding • Stump Removal • Pruning FULLY INSURED Tommy Price

(731) 610-5719

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LET US DO YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS FREE ESTIMATES Remodeling, Vinyl Siding, Replacement Windows & Metal Roofing

D & S VINYL SIDING David McCullar (731) 610-8396 Scotty Ingle (731) 439-5163

MOBILE HOME PARTS

75 Riverport Drive • Jackson, TN

(731) 422-6226

Windows Doors Tubs Faucets Hardware Gutters Showers Metal Anchors Tiedowns Underpinning Tires Heat & Air Parts / Furnaces

Call Anthony Smith

(731) 610-2627

After Hours & Weekend Technician

(731) 607-5649

SEPTIC TANK BAIL BONDS Dennie or Betty Howell CLEANING “Fast Service 24 Hours A Day” 645-0411

Sales, Installations and Repairs

HOLLINS HEATING & AIR 201 Edgewood Drive Adamsville, TN 38310

American Johnny

ce

K

PRINTING

Brent Hollins

Competitive prices

Call (731) 645-5346 TREE SERVICE

HEATING & AIR

STATEWIDE BAIL BONDING

731-645-3661 731-610-6327 731-610-7305

We offer Repair & Install Service Including heating and air!

Financing Available!

Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. website: mobilehomepartswtn.com

BODY SHOP

STUMP GRINDING

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

MURRAY’S

David’s Stump Grinding

Flowers Repair Service

• Grind in tight places • No yard damage • Rake down chips • Hazardous tree removal

Rickey Bowen

BODY SHOP

249 Tom Baker Rd. Eastview, Tenn.

(Over 30 years exp.)

• Insurance Claims Welcome “Let me help you save on your deductible” (731) 645-9610 Fax: (731) 645-9610

TREE SERVICE

(731) 234-9259

REPAIR SHOP

MAST Bradley’s Tree Service

• Insured • Free Estimates • Fencing • Lawn Service • Stump Grinding • Demolition in storm damage

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL, WE CAN DO IT ALL.

731-934-7322 or cell 731-610-6712

Repair Shop

We specialize in the repair of all vehicles and small engines.

Auto Repair | ATV’s | Lawnmowers Generators | Compressors & MORE! Free Diagnostics & Estimates!

No job too small - call or stop by today!

740 Mulberry Ave. • Selmer, Tennessee 38375

(731) 439-7331 • M-F 9-5

Bus.: 731-632-0492

Cell: 731-453-5069 Specializing in Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, BMW, Mini-Cooper and VW 211 Sunrise Drive • Adamsville, TN rbowen@flowersrepairservices.com

AUTO GLASS

ALL-STARS

Auto Glass Service, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1999 Specializing in Repairs & Replacements • Insurance Approved • Mobile Service Available!

CALL Matt Jones:

(662) 665-0050 (662) 415-9211

203 Highway 72 W. Corinth, MS 38834-1046 Fax: (662) 286-8985

CAMPUS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 9

Submitted Photo

Titanic Adventure

Selmer Middle School fifth graders stepped back in time by reenacting the last meal served on the Titanic. The students were asked to dress in their finest clothes and served a four course meal on vintage china, in the school foyer, catered by the Selmer Middle School cafeteria. Before the grand event took place children were taught historical lessons on the Titanic and the rediscovery of the Titanic. Other academic disciplinarians were applied, such as math measuring the area of the staterooms, and biographical writing of actual passengers on the Titanic. Julie Sweat stated, “I have taught Titanic for six years, and each year the event grows larger. The part I enjoy the most is when former students, want to help, because they want to make the event fun for my present students.” This year we were able to decorate the foyer and the custodial crew at SMS built a ship deck for students to take pictures in. “The day is so exciting for the school, the former students when walking by, say ‘do not mind us, we are just third class passengers,’ but could not take place without so many faculty members and students working as a team,” said Sweat.

Submitted Photo

President’s Quilt

As a visual aid to accompany a lesson on United States presidents, Selmer Elementary second grade teacher Regina Rankin brought in a handmade quilt to share with her class. The quilt, which depicts past presidents done in embroidery was made by a family member.

Submitted Photo

QU Union

Bethel Springs Kindergarten students celebrated the union of Q and U. The role of Q was played by Jessie Parks. Anna Shutt played U. BES Principal Terry Moore officiated the ceremony. All kindergarten students attended a quiet, quaint reception.

Submitted Photo

‘O-Fish-Ally’ Done with TCAP

Adamsville Elementary School third graders finished their completion of TCAP testing by having fishy snacks and making fishy crafts.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

APOSTOLIC Life Tabernacle 1353 Hwy. 142, Selmer Thomas Davis, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

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 Mickey Cossar, 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.

Selmer Primitive Baptist Church 331 Falcon Rd., Selmer Elder Clinton Barnett, Pastor 3rd Sunday Each Month: 10:30 a.m.

SOUTHERN Central Baptist Church 675 Dowty Road, Selmer Bro. Stephen Davison, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Chapel Hill Baptist 6371 Vernie Kirk Rd., Pocahontas Bro. Frank Bell, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Chewalla Baptist Church 190 Chewalla St., Ramer Richard Doyle, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Clear Creek Baptist Church 1728 Lawton Rd., Selmer Chuck Castles, Pastor Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Covenant Baptist Church 6515 Hwy 57 East, Michie, TN Pastor: K. Brian Rainey Music & Youth Director: Seth Bragg Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night: 7 p.m.

Cypress Creek First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1104 14 Falcon St. • Selmer Pastor: Clifford E. Wynn, Jr. (731) 645-8094 Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m.

Eastview Baptist Church Hwy 45 S., Eastview, Tenn.

Rob Burnes, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Falcon Baptist Church 777 Falcon Rd., Selmer Jay Houston, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Discipleship Training: 5 p.m.

Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday Activities: Prayer/Bible Study: 6:15 p.m.

Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer

First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.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.

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 Bobby Bray, 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Zac Bennett, Pastor Sunday: 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.

New Hope Baptist Church 854 Chandler Lane Pocahontas, TN Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 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.

Pleasant Site Baptist Church 1868 Pleasant Site Rd., Selmer Bradley Woolworth, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Ramer Baptist Church 3899 Hwy 57 West, Ramer Joe Loncar, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Selmer Second Baptist 1004 Peach St., Selmer Tony Polk, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church 7193 Michie-Pebble Hill Rd. Hwy 224 South Michie, TN 38357 Pastor: George Kyle Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship:6:30 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study:6:30 p.m.

Unity Baptist Church Unity Church Road, Ramer Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

West Shiloh Baptist Church 282 W. Shiloh Church St., Stantonville Rev. James Stophel, Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Life Groups Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Children’s Church Sunday 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Antioch Church of Christ 7200 Hwy 57W Ramer, TN 38367 Darrin Stapleton, Minister (732) 645-5639 Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:15 PM Worship 6:00 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Shawn Weaver, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.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.

Liberty Church of Christ 1005 North Liberty Road Michie, TN 38357 Minister: Jeff Harville (205) 712-3502 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Stantonville Church of Christ 8228 Hwy 142, Stantonville Randy Cook, Minister Matt Cook, Minister Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Class: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God 910 Center Ridge Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Carl Wilcher Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service: 10:45 Sunday Night Service: 5:30 Wednesday: 7 p.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.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church 453 New Salem Rd., Bethel Springs David Sprenkle, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Bethel Road Rev. Jeff Powell Worship Service: 9:45 a.m.

Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church Highway 57 West, Ramer Pastor: Albert Brown Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

METHODIST Adamsville First United Methodist 206 East Main St., Adamsville, TN Rev. Amanda Westmoreland Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Buena Vista Methodist Church Tull Road, Bethel Springs Roger South, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 1122 West Cherry Ave., Selmer Joy Shelby Weathersbee, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Supper 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study & Breakouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hickory Flatt United Methodist Church Puron Rd., Hickory Flatt Howard Russom, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Piney Grove Church of God 888 Rose Creek Rd., Selmer Aaron Moss, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Lebanon United Methodist Church 250 Chambers Store Rd. Michie Casey Cupples, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.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.

Maggie Jones United Methodist Church 8170 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 Pastor Mathew Emison Contact info: 731-632-0240 Sunday School 10 a.m. - 11 Services (adult & children) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m.

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.

Church of God of Prophecy 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Dan Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 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.

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.

Bro. Casey Cupples, 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 Casey Cupples, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday: 5:30 p.m. JIGO 8th-12th grades Wednesday: 6:30 all youth

Sulphur Springs United Methodist Sulphur Springs Rd., Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Union Grove United Methodist Pleasant Site Road, Selmer Roger South, Pastor Sunday School: 10:20 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Mt. Vinson United Methodist 2100 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland, Pastor Worship: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4203 Shiloh Road Corinth, MS Mike Dickson, Pastor Sunday School Adult: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

PENTECOSTAL Beauty Hill Pentecostal Church 46 Beauty Hill Road, Bethel Springs, TN Pastor: Jonathan Tubbs Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: “Refreshing” 7:15 p.m.

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. James Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church 108 Mt. Sharon Rd., Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Jude the Apostle 1318 Poplar, Hwy. 64, Selmer Rev. W.H. Arnold, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 9 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Bethel Springs Seventh Day Adventist 4352 Main St., Bethel Springs John Johnston, Pastor Saturday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

OTHER/NON-DENOM Abundant Life Christian Fellowship 15770 Hwy 64 East Bolivar, Tn. Pastor D.R. Moore Services: Saturday 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. www.abundantlifecf.com

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.

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.

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.

Believer’s Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Bill Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday: 7 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.

First Christian Church 133 N. Third St. Selmer Preacher, Gregg Worthey Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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.

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 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6 p.m.

Thursday Night: 7 p.m.

Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

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

(731)645-6302 • (662)665-0069

LWe’re ike any good neighbor... here when you need us.

HOME BANKING COMPANY SELMER - FINGER - SAVANNAH MICHIE, TN & CORINTH, MS

Member FDIC

OBITUARIES

PAGE 10A v INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Donald K. Jones

Vanilla J. Hill

Phillip Moore

Donald K. Jones was born in Ashland, Ky. on May 30, 1940, the son of the late William and Opal Jones.

On June 20, 1968, he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Peterman, who survives. Donald departed this life on April 30, 2019 at the age of 78 years and 11 months.

Donald served his country in the United States Army. In his lifetime, Donald worked for Carl Subler Trucking and lived in Michie, Tenn. He loved animals.

In addition to his wife of 50 years, Mary, Donald is survived by his sons, Eddie Jones and Brian Jones of Kentucky; daughter, Debby Long of Michie, Tenn.; brother, Albert Jones of Akron, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Phyllis Stewart.

No services will be held.

Vanilla J. Hill of Selmer, Tenn. was born February 22, 1939 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Vernon Sanders and Palace Smallwood Sanders. She was united in marriage to Eldon C. (Tutelum) Hill who preceded her in death on May 6, 2015.

Mrs. Hill enjoyed time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and being with her family and friends whom she loved very much. She was Baptist in belief. She departed this life on May 5, 2019 in Savannah, Tenn. at the age of 80 years, 2 months, 13 days.

She is survived by a son, Arlus R. Burney and wife Shelly; two daughters, Roxie Holt and husband Darren and Sherra Cagle and husband Keith; two sisters, Wonda K. Carroll and Linda F. Maxedon; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Cherie Whitley; along with a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by a son, Tony Whitley and a great-grandchild, Lydia Burney.

Funeral services will be held on May 8, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn.with Keith Cagle officiating. Burial to follow in the Bethesda Cemetery near Selmer.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bandy Burney, Keaton Burney, Easton Burney, Noah Cagle, Cameron Miller, Dustin Ruth.

Phillip Moore was born February 9, 1949 in Selmer, Tenn., the son of the late Thurman Moore and Tommie King Moore. He departed this life on May 2, 2019 at his home in Selmer at the age of 70 years, 2 months, 23 days.

Phillip was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia King Moore (Trisha), on April 5, 1974.

He volunteered for many years with Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief. He was also a volunteer with the State of Tennessee Hunter Safety program for 39 years. Phillip taught school for 30 years and loved and cared about his students very much. He was also a Ham Radio Operator.

He was an active member of Forty Forks Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School up until his illness. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, fishing, woodworking, and traveling with his wife. He and his dad built his house. Phillip was a friend to everyone. He was a very steadfast man and loved God with all his heart. He had a great passion and concern for all people.

Phillip was a very special uncle to his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia; a brother, Terry Moore and wife Lisa of Selmer; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth King of Selmer; a stepsister, Dianne Henson and husband Emerson of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; sister-inlaw and brother-in-law, Janice and Jimmy Wilson; special nieces, Jenna Wilson Foote and husband Adam, Amy Wilson Gee and husband Matthew; nephews, Jamie King, Christopher Moore; niece, Ashley Hays and husband Morgan; great niece, Aleah Gee; great nephews, Colby Gee and Jake King; a host of extended family and friends whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Welborn King; brother-in-law, James Ernie King; stepmother, Willie Jo (Kirk) Moore.

Memorials may be made to Forty Forks Baptist Church Foreign Mission Fund.

Services were held on May 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Bro. Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, Tenn.

Bruce E. Murray Bruce E. Murray of Bethel Springs, Tenn. was born December 21, 1938 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late William Virgil and Mary Lessie Henson Murray.

Mr. Murray enjoyed playing and listening to bluegrass music. He was a member of Purdy Presbyterian Church. He departed this life on May 4, 2019 in his home at the age of 80 years, 4 months, 13 days.

He is survived by his wife Betty L. (Combs) Murray of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a son, Bruce Deon Murray; three grandchildren, Luke Webster, Mollie Cima, Tillie Cima; a sister, Pauline Walker; two brothers, Larry Murray and wife Janice, John Ross Murray and wife Lola; a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Murray was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Plunk, Mary Bess Tate; four brothers, Gary Wayne Murray, O’neal Murray, Gordon Murray, Will Tom Murray.

Services were held on May 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Randy Latch officiating. Burial followed in the Bethesda Cemetery near Selmer.

Memorials may be made to McNairy County Humane Society, C/O Tina Churchwell, P.O. Box 1083, Selmer, TN 38375

Church Events May 11 • God’s Way Ministries of Charity Giveaway There will be a giveaway of clothes, toys, household items and miscellaneous of all kinds at God’s Way Ministries of Charity on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. until?

Located at 1111 Peach St., Selmer, Tenn.

May 14 • Grandmother’s Supper The Lebanon UMC (250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie, TN) invites you to Grandmothers Supper May 14 at 6 p.m. We will be serving Chicken and Dressing, assortment of other dishes and a variety of home cooked veggies, desserts, and drinks. Proceeds will go toward repairing the fellowship floor. Call (731) 610-9811 or 645-6919 for more information.

May 19 • Pastor’s Anniversary St. Rest M.B. Church will be honoring their Pastor Dr. Avence Pittman, Jr., and First Lady Vonda Pittman on their Fifth Anniversary, May 19 at 3 p.m. Rev. Alfred Watts, Pastor of Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church of Kossuth, Miss. will be bless us with his message during the 11 a.m. worship. Special guest for the 3 p.m. service is Rev. Lowell Gibbs, Pastor of Macedonia M.B. Church, Town Creek, Ala. Everyone is invited to come celebrate this special occasion.

May 19-22 • Spring Revival Spring Revival will be held at Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Stantonville,Tenn. on May 19-22 with Bro. Mike Kelley, Evangelist. Special singing nightly.

Sunday, May 19 - 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 20 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 21 - 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22 - 7 p.m. Interim pastor is Bro. Danny Hicks. For any questions call Jerry Whitten (731) 632-4732.

June 29 • Falcon Baptist Church VBS Falcon Baptist Church will be hosting a one day only VBS event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 29th. This will be a fun-filled day of Bible stations, crafts, games, and songs for children potty-trained-11 years old. Lunch will be provided for the children. We ask that all parents and guardians join us at the end of the day (2 p.m.) for an ice cream social. Bus services will be available to pick up and/or drop off students; please inform us ahead of time. You can register online in advance thru our Facebook event page. This is a free event of course!

NOTICE The McNairy County Commission will meet in regular session on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom at the McNairy County Justice Center, 300 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer, Tennessee. At the May 13, 2019 meeting the Commission will, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §54-10-201, et seq., consider and take action to close Lynn Lane, which is a dead-end road and is approximately one-tenth (1/10th) of a mile long.

The public is invited to attend.

County Mayor, Larry W. Smith County Clerk, Ronnie Price

Community Events Pleasant Site Cemetery • Please remove old flowers for spring cleaning and mowing. Donations are needed for mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. They may be mailed to Kathleen Littlejohn, Treasurer, 3771 Gravel Hill Road, Selmer, TN 38375. Decoration Day is the 4th Sunday - May 26.

May 11

• Attention Kirk Decendents There is an old Historic Kirk Cemetery dating back pre-civil war that is in desperate need of work. Decoration day is Saturday, May 11. Please come and help.

They are all our deceased families. Call (662) 554-5352 Lottie Ray. • Sulphur Springs Fish Fry Cancelled The fish fry for Sulphur Springs Fire Department has been cancelled for the month of May. • God’s Way Ministries of Charity Giveaway There will be a giveaway of toys, household items, clothes, misc of all kinds at God’s Way Ministries of Charity, 1111 Peach St., Selmer, TN on May 11 beginning at 8 a.m.

• Mother’s Day Paint Party Carl Perkins Center will host a Mother’s Day Paint Party on Saturday, May 11 from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Selmer Civic Center, 230 N 5th St., Selmer, TN. Message us on Facebook or call the center (731) 646-3627 to reserve your spots.

• Decoration Day at Mt. Vinson Cemetery Mt. Vinson Cemetery Decoration Day will be May 11.

There will be food and bake sale. Donations are needed.

Donations can be sent to Max Melton, 1662 Mt. Vinson Rd., Stantonville, TN 38379 or Bettina Milford, 3671 Shiloh-Adamsville Rd., Stantonville, TN 38379.

May 13-14

• Middle School Girls Soccer Tryouts The Soccer tryouts for Middle School girls will be held May 13 and 14 at Selmer Middle School Field from 5 until 7 p.m. Grades 5 thru 8 (All County Schools and Home School). Please wear soccer cleats and shin guards. If you have any questions call (731) 439-3022.

May 13

• Honor Quilts Meeting Honor Quilts for McNairy County Veterans will meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 1 p.m. at the Senior Senior Center. The volunteers meet monthly at this time to showcase the quilt tops that have been made for this presentation to Veterans. 2019 Veterans who served in Vietnam will be the honor group. Contact Rita Casey for any questions.

May 19

• Prospect Cemetery All family members are urged to remove old flowers from graves at Prospect Cemetery on Pleasant Site Road in Selmer, Tenn. as soon as possible so mowingmay begin. Decoration Day is set for Sunday, May 19.

Donations for upkeep of the cemetery can be sent to: Hal and Jane Ashe, 3453 Race Path Rd., Stantonville, TN 38379 (731) 610-2698 or Terry and Lisa Moore, 151 Bassham Lane, Selmer, TN 38375 (731) 645-7142.

May 25

• Shiloh Area Street Rods Car & Bike Show Memorial Day weekend will kick off Shiloh Area Street Rods from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Adamsville City Park in Adamsville,Tenn. There will be great food, kids games and cash and prize drawings. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds donated to Sheltering Tree Ranch, dedicated to children with autism and any other learning challenges. Mail pre-registration to Judy Prather, 353 Roy Seay Road, Selmer, TN 38375.

May 26

• Decoration Day at Pleasant Site Decoration day will be held at Pleasant Site on Sunday, May 26.

June 4-6 • Kids in the Kitchen McNairy County UT Extension is holding a day camp for children ages 9-11 on June 4-6 from 8 a.m.

– 4 p.m. Camp fee is $30 and will includes all supplies, snacks, and lunches. The 3 day camp will consist of a daily cooking school, learning kitchen skills, outside fun, water surprise, making healthy choices, fun, games, and LOTS MORE. Kids in the Kitchen will be held at the UT Extension office on Industrial Park Rd. Space is limited and registration is required. For question and to register contact the UT Extension office at 645-3598.

May 14

• Shiloh Baptist Association Get-Together Shiloh Baptist Association Senior Adult get-together will be at First Baptist Church of Adamsville May 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-South Garage Doors

You didn’t work this hard to worry about the unexpected.

Let a local independent agent help you cover all you’ve built, so you can worry about your business.

Matt & Mark Fowler Office: 7 3 1 - 6 4 5 - 7 7 4 0

Commerical • Residential 731.658.1900 • 662.287.7796 751 Mulberry • Selmer, Tenn 38375

THE BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY CHAMBERS INSURANCE AGENCY CITY • 000-000-0000 Selmer • (731) 645-3551 www.bestinsuranceagency.com

www.chambersinsuranceagency.com

COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Happy Anniversary

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 11A

Andrew Shelton Community Service Awards Banquet Crescent Lodge #70 held their 6th Annual Andrew E. Shelton Community Service Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 13 honoring Margaret Steele of Sisters Impacting Savannah, Chuck Davis, PCA Mill Manager, Angela Kay Robinson and various member of the Free & Accepted Masons. Hosting the event pictured above are Dewey Burge, Frederick Yarbrough, Leroy White, III, Gary Morrison, Authur Wyke, Jr., Maxwell Wade, Bobby Robinson, Edward Stackens, Terrance Burns and Rodney Tucker.

10” Blooming Hanging Baskets

Richard and Judy Lacefield

8

50th Anniversary

$ 50

Richard and Judy (Taylor) Lacefield of Selmer were married May 8, 1969 by Rev. Curnice Whitten.

They will be married 50 years on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Happy 50th!

Blooming Annuals 6” pots $ 00

4

each

each or 10 for $37.50

Scented Roses (Some In Bloom)

10

$

Assorted Colors

Large Assortment of

Students Choose AHC as Senior Project Left to right: Sheldon Williams, student, Patricia Simmons, Activity Director and Janevea Patel, student.

These two seniors chose to do their senior project with AHC McNairy. Thanks for choosing AHC McNairy as your mentor. Congratulations to you both as you make your way in life in the medical field.

PERENNIALS 5 and up

$

Shrubs

Submitted Photo

MEETING

Cub Scouts Hide Easter Eggs

Cub Scouts Pack 32 of Selmer lend a helping hand to help hide Easter eggs for the Community Egg Hunt on April 20. They are dedicated to giving more of their time to the community.

ORDER TODAY!

Only $20 per year for McNairy County residents

Crepe Myrtles Assorted Colors $5 each

1 off for senior citizens 62 and over

Trellis Clemitis (for sun) 3 Gal. Pots $20 each

Lime Light • Bobo Little Lamb • Little Lime

Blooming Azaleas Gallon Pots $10

Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Figs

6

$ 50

The McNairy County Board of Education will meet for the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at Annex Auditorium.

$

Small Leaf HYDRANGEAS (Sun) $1250

2 qt. Pots $5 each

2 Gal. Pots ... $1250

McNairy County Board of Education

Large Leaf HYDRANGEAS Shade • 7 colors $1250

each 5 for $30

All plants grown at our nursery (no tax)

HWY 57 E NURSERY 4470 Hwy 57 East • Call anytime (731) 610-3030

WE ACCEPT MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

Healthy Smiles Start Here Full Gospel Fellowship ChurCh

Homecoming 10 Year

Celebration You’re invited

You’re invited

sundaY MaY 19, 2019

serviCe beGins at 10:30 aM lunCh to Follow aFter serviCes in the Fellowship hall 6595 hwY 64 west bethel sprinGs, tn 38315

Dental Implants Cosmetic Dentistry Oral Surgery Botox • Dentures Crowns • Root Canals Now Offering Clear Correct: A Clear Alternative To Braces

Dr. Stacy WilkerSon & Staff 1480 Florence Rd. • Savannah, Tennessee

731-925-5346

GET YOUR INSTALLMENT LOAN AS SOON AS TODAY!

Call (731) 646-1223 • Loans from Approximately $300 to $10,000* • Most loans approved within one hour • Referral Incentive available *All loans subject to our usual credit underwriting policies.

Call and Apply Today or Visit us at 323 East Poplar Ave., Selmer, TN 38375

World Finance

Loan & Tax Service • LoansByWorld.com

V FREEDOM OF SPEECH V FREEDOM OF THE PRESS V FREEDOM OF SPEECH V FREEDOM OF THE PRESS V An Independent, locally owned newspaper Founded June 27, 1902

MISSION STATEMENT: The Independent Appeal strives to promote and advance McNairy County, educate and inform its citizens, while protecting the people’s right to know, and the rights and interests of our readers and advertisers.

The Independent Appeal has a legacy of independent family ownership. Past publishers were: William J. Rail 1976-2000; Leslie Houston, 1974-1976; Bruce Hurt, 1970-1974; George Hamilton, 1964-1970; Wilbur Wright, 1946-1964; B.O. Weeks, 1941-1946; Ken Duke, 1938-1941; Orpheus Abernathy and Family, 1920-1938; Col. J.W. Purviance, 1902-1920. “Dedicated to the peaceful, progressive and proud people of McNairy County.”

Opinion Independent Appeal

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.

Making McNairy County Opinion headlines 116 years

Mail to: Letters to the Editor, The Independent Appeal, P.O. Box 220, Selmer, TN E-mail to: submissions@independentappeal.com

www.independentappeal.com

PAGE 12 v INDEPENDENT APPEAL

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Don’t touch the baseball

By Nancy Kennedy

tance. The big problem is their aim. Throwing to first base can be five feet left or right.

My dad loved baseball.

It is exciting when the Back in the 1950s lots of teenage boys came down little batter hits the ball. on Saturday to play a game With some, the ball lands in a pasture in front of the about five feet from home plate so the shortstop runs barn.

They had only one up, gets the ball and throws baseball that Coach John- toward first base.

Rarely does it land close son had donated. When a grand slam home run to the first baseman. Some vanished into weeds in the go low and fast on the great beyond, the batter ground between second proudly ran the bases while and third into outfield. All his team yelled and and the girls on that side go runoutfielders searched the ning to get the ball.

Batting is something weeds several minutes to new for little girls. They find the one and only ball.

My grandson inherited are told to stand facing the plate but turn the baseball love their head and from all his famlook toward the ily and for eight pitcher. One little years my sumgirl stands right on mers were spent the base facing the at the ball fields pitcher so he goes down by city to show her how to park. Watching stand. the boys eager to One little girl learn was amazwas smart. She had ing. the ball and just In T-ball hitKennedy stood there waitting the ball was their major desire. Learn- ing. The batter left second ing to play field was their moving on to third when biggest learning process. she saw the girl with the It was amazing when I saw ball so she stopped right in my seven-year-old grand- front of her. The girl holdson holding his right hand ing the ball slowly reached high, he jumped straight out and touched the batter up and caught the ball. on the shoulder. She was What a sparkle gleamed out.

Ava hit the ball and ran from his face.

Lots of boys didn’t come to first. The next batter got back the next year. Some a hit and she went to seclost interest in the sec- ond. The other team was ond year. Most who went scrambling for the ball so through three years were Ava’s coach yelled to go on.

That was a big mistake. addicted.

In the eighth grade Instructions should be exthere were about a dozen act. Ava didn’t know she boys who had played to- meant “go on to third” so gether all those year. Some- she ran and got the ball. times together, sometimes The coach didn’t say “drop against but they were the ball.” She said “the friends and moved on ball belongs to the other to McNairy Central High team” so Ava handed it to a girl who took the ball and School.

After a few years, I am touched Ava and she was back in T-ball. This is my out.

Ava knew she had made great-granddaughter Ava’s first year. I had forgotten a big mistake and pouting the joy of watching them she stomped off the field.

When she batted again learn. Little girls in kindergarden and first grade are and got on first base she looked up to her coach ready to play.

They can all throw the and said “I’ve learned if I ball, some a short distance am batting, don’t touch the and some a longer dis- ball.”

Tidd Bitts

Gant supports passage of budget

By Ron Gant District 94 State Representative

Before our General Assembly adjourned for the year, we unanimously approved a fiscally responsible budget that builds upon recent, strategic Republican-led investments.

I supported this budget because it makes thoughtful investments across state government and preserves Tennessee’s AAA bond rating.

The Fiscal Year 20192020 budget invests approximately $239 million into the Rainy Day Fund – bringing our state’s savings

account to roughly $1.1 bilIt makes an $11.3 billion. It also cuts more than lion total investment in $35.2 million in taxes and education – including $6.6 saves $15 million for addi- billion in K-12 funding. tional tax cuts next Approximately year. $71 million will Additionally, fund teacher salaour new budget alries, while $39.4 locates $27.3 milmillion will fully lion to fully fund fund the state’s the Katie Beckett Basic Education program, which Program to cover provides lifesaving growth and inflamedical services tion in the fundthrough TennCare ing formula. The for Tennessee chilbudget also inGant dren with the most vests $40 million significant disabilities and to secure our schools, and highest medical needs, $25 million to expand voregardless of parental in- cational and technical come levels. training opportunities for

our future leaders.

The budget also includes $222 million in new economic development funding, $45.1 million for corrections, $21.5 million to support mental health and substance abuse services, and additional investments to support our veterans, first responders, and elderly citizens who have all made lasting contributions to their communities and this state.

We will continue to serve as responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

We remain focused on prioritizing the needs of citizens across Tennessee.

Session adjourns with tax reduction

By Dolores Gresham State Senator

The 2019 session of the 111th General Assembly has adjourned to become a part of Tennessee history with some of the most important bills of the year approved during the final week of legislative action.

This includes the passage of the state budget, legislation expanding TennCare coverage for in-home care for children with severe disGresham abilities, a bill to eliminate the state’s professional privilege tax for 15 licensed professions, and several significant measures improving education and public safety.

The $38.6 billion balanced budget

proposes state government spending for the next fiscal year that begins July 1, 2019, and extends to June 30, 2020.

Senate Bill 1518 – sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson – maintains Tennessee’s sound fiscal practices by not taking on any new debt, continuing to reduce unnecessary spending through state government efficiencies, and putting a record investment in the state’s emergency savings account, better known as the Rainy Day Fund.

Such fiscally conservative practices have resulted in Tennessee being ranked among the best managed states in the nation.

The budget provides $27.4 million to fund the Katie Beckett program which aids some of the state’s sickest and most medically-complex children, according to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Chairman Bo Watson.

The General Assembly has cut or reduced taxes every year since 2011,

saving taxpayers approximately $800 million.

This includes reducing the sales tax on food by nearly 30 percent, phasing out the Hall income tax, eliminating the gift and inheritance taxes, and cutting taxes on manufacturing to enhance job creation.

A high priority of the Senate was to return a portion of those revenues to the citizens of Tennessee through a number of tax cuts, according to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Stevens.

In total, there are over $45 million in tax cuts in the overall budget, including the professional privilege tax cut and a sales tax cut on the installation of fiber optic cable which will be critical for rural counties in expanding access to broadband.

(Senator Dolores Gresham represents District 26 which includes Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, McNairy and Wayne counties.)

Electing candidates who truly want to help

By George Wrazen Musings from a Septuagenarian

It is disturbing when people in power or authority leverage it for their own benefit and not for the people they are supposed to be representing.

Few people of influence or power deny themselves for the benefit of those who chose to follow them or to elect them.

It is difficult to know what you would do until you are actually in that position of power or authority. It is also important to know who you surround yourself with.

Are they honest or self-serving? Are they willing to follow you or are they your protagonist? We elected a new mayor and several new county commissioners in August.

If the mayor is power hungry, little will get done. He will make excuses and give explanations for the reasons of his failures, but he will not personally suffer loss.

If the commissioners we elected are not self-serving, but truly interested in moving the county “forward” a lot can be accomplished.

But mix this formula up and you will get another four years of stagnation.

As voters, our responsibility is to watch and scrutinize what the mayor and county commissioners are doing, and why they are doing what they are doing.

Wrazen Is the county moving “forward” in business creation? Are

current businesses growing and expanding? Is employment increasing and are the county services improving?

When the county is moving “forward” we as citizens and voters, can take the credit for electing people of character, honor and integrity.

We did put people in power/authority who are not self-serving. We elected people who are truly there in order to help the county improve and to make this a better place to live and work.

Our vote matters and so does our watchful eye.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Officer Milelys Crouse, U.S. Army RN • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • 1st Lt. 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 • WO2 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 • Captain Troy E. Mathis • 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 • Spc. 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

• Veronica Sebree Petty Officer 3rd Class • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk • ITSN Rusty Smith, US Army • 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. • A1C Parker K. Wheeler, USAF • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.

Classifieds

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

INDEPENDENT APPEAL v PAGE 13A

Real Estate

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

For Rent

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE KELVIN SANDERS, Petitioner vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD STUART, DECEASED Respondents No. 9387 ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the complaint in this cause, that the heirs of EDWARD STUART cannot be personally served with process, it is ordered that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Independent Appeal, a newspaper published at Selmer, in McNairy County, Tennessee, requiring the said Respondents to defend a civil action, which seeks a Petition to Quiet Title by filing your answer with the Clerk of the Court, and serving a copy of the answer to the Complaint on : Kelvin Sanders, Petitioner, whose address is: 610 Bethel Purdy Road, Bethel Springs, TN 38315, within THIRTY (30) DAYS after the date of the last publication of this notice, not including day of last publication. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint and will be taken for confessed and this cause proceeded ex parte.

This is the 9th day of April, 2019.

Beginning at a fence corner in the southern right of way (50 feet from centerline) of Tennessee State Route 57, the northwest corner of Aaron L. Lands property, see Deed Book 209, Page 259 in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee and being the northeast corner of the parent and subject tracts, thence South 15 Degrees 30 Minutes 18 Seconds West for 109.85 feet with a wire fence and the western boundary of Lands to the northwest corner of Lands’ shop; thence South 15 Degrees 13 Minutes 19 Seconds West for 36.36 feet with the west wall of Land’s Shop; thence South 73 Degrees 37 Minutes 58 Seconds East for 20.19 feet with the south wall of Lands’ shop; thence South 04 Degrees 25 Minutes 23 Seconds East for 40.00 feet with a wire fence and the west boundary of Lands property; thence South 85 Degrees 33 Minutes 37 Seconds West for 80.00 feet through the Nichols property; thence South 04 Degrees 26 Minutes 23 Seconds East for 50.00 feet through the Nichols property; thence North 85 Degrees 33 Minutes 37 Seconds East for 80.00 feet through the Nichols property to a wire fence; thence South 04 Degrees 26 Minutes 23 Seconds East for 58.06 feet with a wire fence and the western boundary of Lands property; thence South 07 Degrees 57 Minutes 48 Seconds West for 86.88 feet with a wire fence and the western boundary of the Lands property; thence North 82 Degrees 02 Minutes 12 Seconds West for 145.00 feet through the Nichols property, thence North

06 Degrees 06 Minutes 08 Seconds East for 249.22 feet through the Nichols property; thence North 14 Degrees 00 Minutes 45 Seconds East for 147.82 feet through the Nichols property to the southern right of way of Tennessee State Route 57; thence with said right of way along a curve to the Right having a radius of 1490.00 feet from which the radius point bears South 14 Degrees 58 Minutes 21 Seconds West, thence Right along said curve for an arc length of 106.10 feet, said curve having a chord bearing of South 72 Degrees 59 Minutes 15 Seconds East for 106.07 feet, to the True Point of Beginning, the Area being 1.023 Acres, Together and subject to COVENANTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control

Current Owner(s) of Property: A J Nichols Other Interested Parties: McNairy County, Tennessee

rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/ or Tennessee Code § 671-1433.

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) 6100807. Equal Housing Opportunity. (38-TF) OAKWOOD APARTMENT RENTALS: Selmer: 1 bedroom: $335.00/ mo. 2 bedrooms: $365/ mo. Both require deposits. No pets. (731) 610-2877.

(TF)

Employment Job Opportunities DRIVERS! No experience?

No problem! 14-day, local training in Jackson, TN to earn great pay, benefits, job security.

Placement assistance & student tuition loans available. CALL 1-800-423-8820 or go to www. drive-train.org for training opportunity with DRIVE-TRAIN, 119 E.L. Morgan Drive in Jackson. (TF)

FARM EQUIPMENT Tractor For Sale 1968-69 Ford 3000 Tractor, gas burner, no power, 8-speed, good condition $4,000. 5 pieces of equipment. (731) 610-2030.

(50-52)

Miscellaneous For Sale UTILITY TRAILER 4X6 WITH RAMP, like new, $400 firm, cash; Husqvarna weedeater mower, runs great, $200 cash, firm. Call (731) 434-9271. (52) CARGO CONTAINERS: 20 & 40-foot metal cargo containers for sale. Great for storage. Call for pricing and delivery (731) 689-5616. (46-TF) VISE - Heavy Duty - Columbian model 504-1/2. 4-1/2” jaws, opens to over 9”, very good cond. $125.00. Call (731) 4535318. (52) FOR SALE: New and Reconditioned appliances. Call Lori (731) 225-9050, Robert (731) 695-9050 or Julie (731) 6452078. (46-1)

Services Professional Services APPLIANCE REPAIR. Washers, dryers, refrigerators and stoves.

Call Robert at (731) 695-9050 or Lori at (731) 225-9050. (461) RETIRED LPN SEEKING TO TAKE CARE of patients in their home. 25 years experience.

Strong hospital and rehab experience. $10 hr. Light housekeeping. References upon request.

(731) 435-6858, if no answer leave message. Available any days or hours. (52) NEED YOUR YARD MOWED OR HOUSE CLEANED? Give us a call or text at (731) 610-2676.

(52, 1, 2, 3) 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 estimates.

(TF) WE MOVE MOBILE HOMES: 20 yrs. experience. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Do house leveling, floor replacement, support piers installed, porches/ decks, underpinning, metal roofs & vinyl siding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: Tommy Wilson (731) 609-8794. (5-TF) GARZA MANUFACTURED HOUSING: Mobile Home Transporting, Blocking, and Anchoring. Licensed with Tenn. State Fire Marshall’s Office. Call (731) 926-0741. (43-3) J&G STUMP GRINDING: Tree trimming, Gutter cleaning; Trenching, Pressure washing homes, fences, Driveways; General Cleanup. Kenny (731) 5180104 or Judy (731) 518-0109.

(46-7)

William C. Cole, Chancellor Kelvin Sanders Petitioner 6214 49, 50, 51, 52 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 31, 2013, executed by A J Nichols, to U. S. Bank Trust Company National Association, Trustee, for U.S. Bank N.A., its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on June 6, 2013, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, at Book 409 Page 2400 and Instrument Number 86516, as modified by the Loan Modification Agreement recorded on July 15, 2013, at Book 410 Page 714 and Instrument 87001, said Register’s Office.

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 22, 2019, at 1:00 PM, local time, at the Southwest Door of the McNairy County Courthouse, located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in McNairy County, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of McNairy, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows:

This is the same property formerly designated as a portion of Map 127, Parcel 004.06, now known as Map 127, Parcel 004.14 in the Tax Assessor’s Office of MCNAIRY County, Tennessee.

Included in this conveyance is a 2013 Savannah Checkdown Mobile Home with Serial # CS2015446TN. This is also the same property conveyed to A. J. NICHOLS by Quitclaim Deed found of record in Deed Book 225, Pages 664-665 in the Register’s Office of MCNAIRY County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID: 127 004.14 Commonly known as 9420 Hwy 57 West, Ramer, TN 38367

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

This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: A J Nichols; McNairy County, Tennessee.

If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.

Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the

See more LEGALS, 14A

Chris Baldwin COLLECTOR INDIAN ARTIFACTS

Buying Arrowheads and Artifacts Call or Text (731) 610-2161

NOTICE OF INTENT

TOWN OF MICHIE REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF A USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Town of Michie, Tennessee, is preparing to file an application and all related information to USDA Rural Development for funding assistance in the lagoon improvement area associated with Water Treatment Plant located at 6015 South Highway 22, Michie, Tennessee.

Any party having an issue or concern with the filing of the application should contact the Mayor Anthony Smith, Town of Michie in writing, within ten days from the date of this Notice. The mailing address is Michie City Hall, Post Office Box 27, Michie, Tennessee 38357 or you may wish to attend the next public meeting to be held at 6:00 on May 28, 2019 at Michie City Hall, 6019 Highway 22 South, Michie, Tennessee 38357.

LEGALS

PAGE 14A v INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice

sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Home Banking Company; and Whereas the undersigned was appointed and substituted as Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Substitute Trustee, dated May 1, 2019, of record in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and Melissa G. Stewart, as Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee, will on Tuesday, the 4th day of June, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the East door of the McNairy County Courthouse in Selmer, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described, to the highest bidder FOR CASH, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in McNairy County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at a stake at the intersection of the West boundary line of the Richard land with the North right of way line of the Old Caffey and Michie Public Road, said point being the point of beginning; thence run North 76 degrees 14 minutes West 210 feet along the North right of way line of said road; thence run North 210 feet and parallel to the West line of the Richard property; thence run South 67 degrees 14 minutes East 210 feet and parallel to the North right of way line of the aforementioned road; thence run South 210 feet with Richard’s West property line to the point of beginning, containing 0.934 acre, more or less.

unmatured, against the Estate are required by law to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of tis notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date, that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date, that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 2nd day of May, 2019.

der for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in McNairy County, to wit:

entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. Section 7425 and/or Tennessee Code Section 67-1-1433.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT SELMER In The Matter of The Estate of: MINNIE MARIE PLUNK, DECEASED NO. P-1541 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO T.C.A.§30-2-306 Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2019, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of MINNIE MARIE PLUNK who died December 26, 2018, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of McNairy County, Tennessee.

All persons, residents and non-residents, having claims, matured or unmatured against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred; (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All person indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Clear Recon LLC Substitute Trustee 5751 Uptain Road Suite 514 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 Phone: (877) 319-8840 File No: 1292-966A 6262 50, 51,52 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT SELMER NO. P-540 In The Matter of The Estate of: GLADYS MARIE GLOVER, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO T.C.A. §30-2-306 Notice is hereby given that on April 25, 2019, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of Gladys Marie Glover who died April 22, 2019, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of McNairy County, Tennessee.

All persons, residents and non-residents, having claims, matured or unmatured against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

(1) (A) Four months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the descendent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

John E. Talbott, Attorney/Executor Kim Boals, Clerk and Master 6280 51, 52

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Reynolds & Reynolds, P.C. 55 Court Street, Suite A Savannah, Tennessee 38372 STATE OF TENNESSEE ) NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE COUNTY OF MCNAIRY ) WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Promissory Note heretofore executed by DANNY R. STUTTS and wife, BARBARA HENDLEY STUTTS, bearing date of March 9, 2015, secured by a Deed of Trust of record in Trust Deed Book 415, Page 2339, Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, and which Deed of Trust conveyed certain property as therein described to the Trustee therein named to secure

This being the same property as conveyed to Danny R. Stutts and wife, Barbara Hendley Stutts by deed recorded in Deed Book 171, Page 492, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: Map-137, Parcel-22.02 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. And subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: None.

This, the 1st day of May, 2019.

MELISSA G. STEWART, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 55 COURT STREET, SUITE A SAVANNAH, TENNESSEE 38372 6284 52, 1, 2 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. P-1542 Estate of CAROLYN McDONALD WADE, late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is Hereby Given that on the 2nd day of May, 2019, Letters Testamentary, in respect of the Estate of Carolyn McDaniel Wade, deceased, who died April 13, 2019, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or

Robert Lee, Executor Deusner & Kennedy, P.A. Attorney Kim Boals, Clerk & Master

6287 52, 1

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 4, 2002, executed by MICHAEL D. ELDRED, to KEN SEATON, Trustee, for Norman Mast, his heirs, successors and assigns, and appearing of record on January 4, 2002, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, at Trust Deed Book 321, page 655, and Instrument Number 21513.

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to TERRY ABERNATHY, Substitute Trustee, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Terry Abernathy, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee, in Trust Deed Book 429, page 2579, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Terry Abernathy, as Substitute Trustee, or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 29, 2019, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., local time, at the Southwest Door of the McNairy County Courthouse, located in Selmer, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bid-

The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of McNairy, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows: Lying and being in the 1st Civil District of McNairy County, Tennessee, and being further described as follows: COMMENCE at an iron stake, being on the North right of way line of the Sol Colston Public Road, and being the SWC of the Dennie Lott property as referenced by Deed Book 112, page 413, said point being THE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run North 33 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds West partially along the West Boundary line of said Lott tract, 544.500 feet to an iron pin set; thence run South 46 degrees 52 minutes 46 seconds West 200.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence run South 33 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East 544.500 feet to an iron pin set on the north right of way line of said Sol Colston Public Road; thence run North 46 degrees 52 minutes 46 seconds East along said North right of way line 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.5 acres, more or less.

This being the same property as conveyed to Michael D. Eldred by Warranty Deed dated January 4, 2002, and being found of record in Deed Book 178, page 488, in the Register’s Office of McNairy County, Tennessee; and more particularly being identified as Map 14 Parcel 024.04; and located on Sol Colston Road.

The street address and map and parcel number of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.

Current Owner of Property: Michael D. Eldred

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The transfer shall be AS IS - WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.

Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Terry Abernathy Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 441 115 South Second Street R. Selmer, TN 38375 Phone: (731) 645-6163 Fax: (731) 645-6162 abernathyt@bellsouth.net 6289 52, 1, 2

William Samuel Joyner, Executor John E. Talbott, Attorney Kim Boals, Clerk and Master 6282 52, 1

FINAL NOTICE

Other Interested Parties: Unknown heirs of Michael D. Eldred

ABSOLUTE ONLINE AUCTION

This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.

Don’t Miss The Opportunity To Own One Of These INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Unknown heirs of Michael D. Eldred.

If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental

BANKRUPTCY? Our office has helped thousands of people in financial hardship. Let us explain your bankruptcy rights and options.

BID NOW: WWW.LIBERTYAUCTIONANDREALTY.COM

BIDDING ENDS MAY 9TH

All Properties Selling To The Highest Bidder Regardless Of Price

126 S. WASHINGTON AVE. HENDERSON TN

Commercial Duplex With 2560 Sq Ft In Busy Downtown Location.

547 NORTH AVE, HENDERSON TN 1056 Sq Ft Home With 3 BR/1 BA Near University.

65 BARBARA ISBELL LANE, FINGER TN 1400 Sq Ft Log Home With 3 BR/2.5 BA On Beautiful 1 Acre Lot Total Tax

37 BRONZEWOOD COVE, JACKSON TN Vacant Lot Near F. E. Wright Blvd.

TERMS: PROPERTY IS SELLING "AS IS, WHERE IS". PLEASE DO YOUR OWN INSPECTION AND DUE DILLIGENCE. 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM DOES APPLY. 20% DOWN DUE AT CLOSE OF AUCTION WITH BALANCE DUE AT CLOSING WITHIN 45 DAYS.

Open House- By Appointment Only (731)249-5175

Your first consultation is always free.

1-800-748-9889 We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.

Walker, Walker & Walker, PLC Ken Walker Richard Walker 2 Locations to Serve You: Jackson, TN & Lexington, TN

L

Liberty Auction & ReAlty A MarkNet Alliance Member

731-249-5175 Firm #5670

(The Auction Professionals) ©The Lexington Progress, Inc. N05082019C