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COVID-19 has impact on county Schools closed through March

Local doctor talks virus

Assistant Editor

By Steve Beavers

The plan has changed for McNairy County Schools.

The system’s original idea was to remain in session as coronavirus hysteria grips the nation.

That all changed when Gov. Bill Lee urged every school district in Tennessee “to close as soon as practically possible” on Monday.

“We are following the governor’s recommendation and closing through March 31,” said Director of Schools Greg Martin. “All extracurricular activities are also postponed going forward.”

County students began their early spring break Tuesday.

Spring Break was scheduled to begin March 23 with students returning to school on March 30 prior to Lee’s recommendation.

Martin told board members Thursday the district began working on a plan March 4.

“As of right now, we plan on having school,” said Martin during the March board meeting.

“We have a plan in place as it moves toward us and are ready to roll either way.”

Then Lee released a statement Monday urging all districts to close.

“Schools should remain closed through March 31 to further mitigate the spread of this

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across the country.

Coronavirus concern has already forced the cancellations of numerous events.

First Baptist Church took the opportunity to educate its congregation about the virus. Dr. Jim King of Prime Care Medical Center was the featured speaker during the “Coronavirus Interview” on Sunday night at the Selmer church.

“People are seeing a lot of things about COVID-19 which aren’t true,” said King. “The CDC website tells people what they need to be doing and it’s accurate ... don’t get information from Facebook.”

Fifty-two cases have been reported in Tennessee as of Monday night.

“None of those are in rural West Tennessee,” said King. “But all of this is very fluid.”

Fever is the number one symptom of COVID-19, according to King.

“A fever is 100.4 or higher,” he said. “The rest are lower respiratory symptoms.”

Cough and shortness of breath are also symptoms.

By Steve Beavers

Assistant Editor

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Concern over COVID-19 has led to the cancellations of numerous events in McNairy County.

Submitted Photo

Conference call updates officials

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

County officials took part in a conference call concerning COVID-19 in response to the global outbreak.

“I just wanted people to be updated and kept abreast of how this thing is evolving,” said McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith of the March 11 call. “I wanted everybody to be made aware of what our health department is saying.”

There is so much unknown out there about the whole thing, according to Smith.

“It has been what if this or

that?” he said. “There are so many things that keep changing daily and kept coming up on the conference call.”

Health professionals on the call included McNairy County Health Department Director Pattie Kiddy, West Tennessee Regional Health Officer Shavetta Connor, West Tennessee Epidemiologist Kevin Morris and West Tennessee Regional Health Director Marilyn Barnes.

Barnes emphasized the importance of residents pay attention to their personal regiment.

“This includes hand-washing, absence from work for sick employees, two weeks of medication

in stock and protection or isolation for sick or elderly people,” she said. “But currently, we do not have any known cases in rural West Tennessee.”

Connor encouraged residents to keep up with developments via the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov.

Barnes references the Tennessee Department of Health Mission statement, which reads, “Protect, promote, and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.”

Barnes said the mission remains the same.

“That is our mission and we will continue to do that,” she said.

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Tennessee Supreme Court cancels appearances

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

People still get their day in court.

The Tennessee Supreme Court is just pushing it back through the end of the month.

Concern over COVID–19 has caused the state supreme court to ban all in-court appearances through March 31.

“This applies to all court cases with the exception of emergency

child protective orders, and proceedings necessary to protect the constitutional rights of criminal defendants who are currently incarcerated,” said McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk Byron Maxedon.

All cases involving criminal defendants currently out on bond, released from the courts or who have been issued a traffic citation and plaintiffs or defendants in civil matters now have their cases postponed to the next

available date.

“We encourage people who

Church announces response plan

By Steve Beavers

have an attorney to please contact them for their next appearance date,” said Maxedon. “If they do not have an attorney, they can contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 731-645-1015 for their next court appearance.”

The Circuit Court Clerk’s office will also send people a notice via U.S. Mail as well, according to Maxedon.

“The order does not relieve any defendant charged with a crime including traffic citations

District set to offer meals

By Steve Beavers

Assistant Editor

all eight county schools.

Breakfast and lunch meals will be available at the locations from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day.

“These are grab and go style meals which will be distributed for students to consume at home,” said Director of Schools Greg Martin. “There is no dinein option and the child must be present to receive the meal due to federal guidelines.”

Meals can be picked up at the front entrance of each school.

“It has been laid out where no one will have to go in the buildings,” said

Assistant Editor

A local church is choosing to respond and not react when it comes to COVID-19.

First Baptist Church outlined its three phase Response Plan during Sunday night’s service.

“We as Christians are responsible to walk in faith,” said FBC pastor Dr. Joey Johnson prior to Sunday’s morning service. “It’s not about a virus any more ... it’s about fear.”

Prime Care Medical Center physician Dr. Jim King conducted an interview about the coronavirus prior to the church’s plan being announced.

COVID-19 has forced the cancellations of many public church services across the state. Many churches have encouraged people to stay at home and watch online

services.

“My suggestion isn’t to react, but to respond to solid information,” said Johnson.

“Our goal in the response is to do our best to limit the congregation from unnecessary exposure.”

Phase I of the response calls for Sunday morning worship and small group time to

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of their charges and responsibilities due to the courts and the State of Tennessee,” said Maxedon.

Failure to follow the courts orders and appear at the next designated court hearing upon lifting of the ban by the supreme court may result in the court issuing an arrest warrant.

“The clerk’s office will still be open for regular business as usual,” said Maxedon. “This order is only for court hearings.”

McNairy County students will not go hungry.

The school district finalized a meal plan on Tuesday for any child 18 and younger to receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost.

The meal plans begins Wednesday, March 18 and continues through March 20. No meals will be served the week of March 23-27 as the local district observes spring break.

The plan will resume March 30.

Meals will be served at

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Martin.

The director also said the meal plan was formed so kids didn’t have to drive across the county.

“We didn’t want a kid driving all the way from Pocahontas to McNairy Central when they could stop at Ramer Elementary to get the same thing,” he said.

Meals can be picked up at Adamsville Elementary, Adamsville High School, Bethel Springs Elementary, McNairy Central High School, Michie Elementary, Ramer Elementary, Selmer Elementary and Selmer Middle School.

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Ramer woman killed in crash

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

A Ramer woman was killed and two others injured in a one-vehicle wreck over the weekend.

Forty-two-year-old Amanda Wilbanks was passenger in a 1995 Ford F-150 driven by 43-year-old Christopher Baxter of Selmer.

Baxter and 29-year-old passenger Amanda Surratt from Selmer – were injured in the crash.

The truck was westbound on Purdy Road around 10:50 p.m. Friday when it left the right side of the road and hit a tree.

None of the three individuals in the truck were wearing a seatbelt, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

District will bring back all nine school leaders

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

All nine principals for McNairy County Schools will be back in August.

The school board approved the re-employment of each during its March meeting on Thursday.

Those returning for the 2020-2021 school year are Danny Combs – Adamsville Elementary School; Steve Killingsworth – Adamsville High School; Terry Moore – Bethel Springs Elementary School; Dr. Jerry Pyron – McNairy Central High School; Dr. Matt Alred – Michie Elementary School; Dr. Sondra Kiser – Ramer Elementary School; Dr. Brenda Armstrong – Selmer Middle School; Pamela Simon – Selmer Elementary School and Stephanie Brown – Alternative School.

Board members also took a walkthrough of progress at Selmer Elementary School.

“A lot of the inside work has been completed,” said

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Recovery Court Director Derek Bodiford explains the program to its first four participants.

Staff Photo by Steve Beavers

Trek to better life begins for quartet

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

The path to a better life for four individuals began in the McNairy County General Sessions courtroom.

The quartet are the first participants in the county’s Recovery Court.

“It’s a privilege to be sitting where you are today,” said General Sessions Judge Van McMahan to the four. “You are going to see great things happen in your life.”

The 52-week program is broken down into the Red Phase, Yellow Phase and Green Phase. The first week – Red Phase – will be 20 weeks.

People in the program will be required to undergo three drug screen-

ings in one of the program’s multiple phases.

“There won’t be a minute where they will be able to do drugs and get away with it,” said McMahan. “We drug screen them for that.”

McMahan received a $50,000 Recovery Grant for the county in October to fight the problem. The state grant is recurring and requires no monetary match from the county.

“This is not an easy program,” said McMahan. “But if they put as much into recovery as they did doing drugs they will be fine.”

Recovery Court is a voluntary program available to non-violent individuals with substance use disorders.

Those accepted to the program will

participate in treatment while under close legal and clinical supervision.

“We know they are all not perfect because no one is,” said the judge.

“People make mistakes and we are here to get them through it together.”

Anyone can refer people for the program. The referrals are evaluated by an eight-person Recovery Team.

“Participants are selected by who we think has what it takes to finish the program,” said McMahan. “We hold them to a high standard and will rewarded them when they do well and punish them when they don’t ... participants have a lot of incentives to stay in the program and do well.”

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Food bank coming back to Selmer

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Mid-South Food Bank of Memphis will bring a Mobile Food Pantry to the Lakeview Church.

The food bank will be at the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31.

Residents must have a valid ID, be a McNairy

County resident and complete a form showing they meet the criteria for need to receive food.

The Mobile Pantry is open and free to all residents who qualify for SNAP benefits (food stamps), Home Energy Assistance, Supplement Security Income (SSI), public housing, Temporary Assistance

for Needy Families (TANF), Medicare/Medicaid or who are willing to complete and sign a self-declaration of income statement showing total household income is below the poverty level.

There will be no walk-up registration and food will be given to vehicles only. Food is first-come, first-serve and there is a limit to three

households per vehicle.

The organization plans on distributing food to 500 people.

Forms are available at Selmer City Hall, the Jack McConnico Memorial Library and the Independent Appeal office.

The organization had three mobile food pantries last year.

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County law enforcement agencies spent time in training for taser re-certification and classroom firearms training.

“The sheriff’s department hosts it,” said Selmer Interim Police Chief Kim Holley of the March 11 event. “But we mix and match the instructors, according to their areas of expertise.”

More than 30 local law enforcement officers from the Adamsville Police Department, Bethel Springs Police Department, McNairy County Sheriff’s Office and the Selmer Police Department took part in the classroom training.

“We talk mostly about safety for citizens and officers,” said Holley. “We talk some about deadly force and police procedures on deadly force.”

Selmer Lt. Ted Roberts led the taser training.

“Ultimately, we’re just doing required annual training for law enforcement officers,” he said.

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County to implement corrective action plan

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The county has responded to the findings of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office.

The Comptroller’s Office recently informed McNairy County Mayor Larry

Smith it discovered only two findings in its audit of the county government for the fiscal year that ended June 30 of 2019.

Smith responded to the findings with corrective action plans for each.

One finding was an employee of the Sheriff’s Office received payment for 528

hours of compensatory time. Six employees had also accrued compensatory time balances exceeding the maximum balance provided by the department’s personnel policy at June 30, 2019.

The department’s personnel policy provides for compensatory time accrual

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Smith and Sheriff Guy Buck plan to

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“We sort of have a tradition of selecting four inductees,” said AiM Director Shawn Pitts. “We’ve never had a problem with that number.”

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Nominations should include: why the nominee matters; their impact; a connection to McNairy County.

Those nominated do not have to be a resident or native of McNairy County.

But specific details and biographical information should be added.

“We constantly have people who are making nominations say ‘I think so-and-so ought to be in the hall of fame because

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The first four participants stood before McMahan and shared a little about themselves on Thursday.

Twenty-three-year-old Haleigh Amerson was the first to speak.

“I have been in jail 26 days,” said Amerson, who was arrested for simple possession of marijuana. “I first tried marijuana when I was 12 or 13 and have smoked it continuously for four to five years.”

Amerson, who celebrated her birthday in court, believes the program will help her achieve her goals in life.

“I want a better job, to get my GED and to go to school,” she said.

Twenty-nine-year-old Chelsea Bowen got addicted to methamphetamine.

“I am hoping to get better through this program,” she told McMahan. “Drugs made things go away for me ... there is no

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infectious disease,” he said. “Superintendents and local leadership have the full support of my administration to determine effective dates for closure this week as they evaluate what is best for families within their respective districts.”

Further guidance on the closings will be issued prior to March 31, according to

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implement three corrective actions

by June 20.

The actions are: • The sheriff will be requesting overtime in the FY21 budget to reduce the compensatory time balances from exceeding the maximum of 480.

• Buck has added an additional oversight individual to check time sheets for accuracy and signatures before submittal to the mayor’s office for payroll.

• The county mayor’s office pay-

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“If people have a fever they should stay at home so it won’t be passed to others,” said King.

The veteran physician urged people to wash their hands often and stay 3-6 feet away from people.

“The virus is spread by droplets from cough and hand-to-hand contact,” he said. “Also avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.”

King said the state is expected to see a rise in cases because of the number of tests which will be administered in the coming weeks.

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excuse for what I did because I had support from my family.”

Douglas Britt Jr. – 33 – said he couldn’t stay clean on his own.

“I was arrested four times,” he said. “I am tired of the revolving door and want to change my lifestyle for my two kids.”

Eighteen-year-old Hayse Barnes is the youngest in the program.

“I never thought I would end up here,” said Barnes. “I liked to drink and smoke, but I don’t want to do that any more.”

Derek Bodiford is the Recovery Court Director.

“I am going to treat them all like they are my family,” said Bodiford. “I care about their futures and will do everything I can to help them be who God wants them to be.”

Bodiford told the four they can call him at any time.

“This court is about finding the problems and then solving them ... we can make this work.”

McNairy County General Sessions Judge Van McMahan (left) and Recovery Court Director Derek Bodiford (right) are with the first four participants of the court. The quarter are Chelsea Bowen (front at left), Haleigh Amerson, Douglas Britt Jr. (back at left) and Hayse Barnes.

Lee. There is no current clarification if days missed will have to be made up.

“One thing we want to do is get people to a place were they are not a perceived threat,” said Martin. “There are a lot of unknown questions and I don’t know if this is going to be a short-time fix.”

Lee said he understands the tremendous burden school closure places on families.

“We will continue to work with both the federal government and school districts to ensure we continue essential supports like meals for students in need,” he said.

Martin really thought a decision would be made March 13.

The Tennessee Department of Education held a conference call with school superintendents and leaders across the state on Friday.

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roll clerk is verifying and checking balances of compensatory time, sick time and vacation time for accuracy.

The second finding was an operating deficiency in the Solid Waste Department. In some instances official pre-numbered receipts were not issued. The department instead used generic receipts that did not display the official name of the department.

Smith submitted the corrective action plan which is expected to be in place by June 30.

To correct the issue: • Official pre-numbered receipts have been implemented and put in

place for the recycling center to be issued at time of receipt of items.

• Receipts are now pre-numbered and policy in place to be submitted.

• All deposits will be submitted within three days to the trustee’s office per TCA 5-8-207.

Smith was pleased with auditor’s discovery of only two findings compared to the 11 of the previous year.

“The auditors really searched everything and I’m pleased the audit came back like it did,” he said.

“There was no budgetary findings and that is definitely a positive ... this is the best audit the county has had in seven years.”

“There are no carriers of the virus,” said King. “It’s a viral illness people get and get over it ... hopefully it will burn itself out as the weather gets warmer.”

One reason for all the closings is to avoid overloading the health care system because a wave of infections possibly is still yet to come.

“The concern is when it does spike, it will bombard health care providers and they will not be able to handle it,” said King.

Those who have the virus are advised not to just show up at the emergency room or doctor’s office.

“Call them first,” said King. “They will then tell you what to do.”

All people are at risk.

“Children do well with this,” said King. “There have been absolutely no children diagnosed with the virus in the state.”

The elderly – age 70 and older – and people with chronic medical conditions are the biggest concern.

“They have developed pneumonia and died from the virus,” said King.

The doctor said there have been several knee-jerk reactions to COVID-19.

“A lot of decisions don’t make sense,” he said. “Our focus should be on faith and hope. This is an opportunity for Christians to show people how to live.”

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board chairman Ricky Whitaker. “We are on schedule to move more things over during spring break ... it is a beautiful school.”

In other board business at the Annex Auditorium: • Martin shared it had been a tough time with the deaths of Bethel Springs Elementary School teacher Ladonna Roland and Adamsville High School senior Codee Davila during the same weekend.

“It has been a hit to the gut,” said Martin.

• Approved the recommendation of the building committee to use Vaughn Associates as the engineering firm on the diabetes grant project at McNairy Central.

• Selected the technology bid of CDWG for $284,831 to provide access points, mounts, switches and license at each school.

• Approved the $42,849.79 bid of AFC Security for cameras, brackets, port and switches at Selmer Elementary School.

• Adopted Reading/Language Arts K-6; Reading/Language Arts 7-12 and CTE – Criminal Justice textbooks.

“Cost was one thing that was concern-

ing,” said Martin. “But the company is allowing us to spread the cost over two years.”

• Voted to allow the McNairy County BBQ Festival to use grounds around Selmer Middle School for its April event.

• Approved the fire alarm system monitoring agreement with American Fire Protection Group at Selmer Elementary.

• Made policy revisions for field trips/ excursions/competitions and graduation activities.

• Honored Ramer Elementary School third grader Timothy Prather with a resolution for his quick thinking, fast action and bravery in saving his cousin’s life.

• Employed Jennifer Griswell to fill the medical leave of Ramer Elementary teacher Kelly Johnson; Geneva Yarbrough as McNairy Central High School custodian and Melissa Gail Parson in the Michie Elementary cafeteria.

• Accepted resignation of bus driver Debra L. Comer and Adamsville High School cafeteria employee Lindsey Tapp.

• Approved substitute teachers Tasha Askew, Donna Mayfield, Maggie Overton, Kristen Rowsey, Patty Stapleton, Tessa Tucker, Taylor Weitz-Fowler and substitute cafeteria employee Brooke Curry.

“It was very clear the Department of Education does not have the authority to cancel and close schools,” said Martin in a Sunday press release. “If we would had more guidance on Friday it would have made it easier on everyone.”

The school system continues to work out details on everything.

“It’s a tough spot to be in,” said Martin.

“I just hope we error on the side of caution.”

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Our role in the community is more important than ever. Every local reporter's beat whether news, sports or lifestyles, either touches or focuses on how the coronavirus affects their stories.

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continue at the main campus, Warehouse and North Campus.

“We believe it is biblically important to come together as a church,” said Johnson.

“The last thing we are going to do is stop meeting together.”

Sunday night service will be the only one cancelled in the first phase. Wednesday night’s service will continue with no meal being served.

“There may come a time when Phase I isn’t enough,” said Johnson. “We don’t know what all is happening, but we need

to be prepared.”

Phase II will see Sunday morning service and small groups still being held.

Wednesday’s service will join Sunday night in being cancelled in the phase.

The last response will be the worst case, according to Johnson. All three public services will be cancelled in Phase III, but there will be online service.

“A lot of churches are already doing this now,” he said.

Johnson said the church isn’t going to walk by fear in also being good citizens.

“God is going to use this for good and more people will be added to the kingdom because of it,” he said.

If we work together we can limit the exposure of this virus and protect our citizens. Each business must think outside the box on how they can serve with the products they have. Restaurants may focus on take out, groceries may take orders and have them ready at the door for customers....we can make it work.

Remember, we are a community that is resilient and resourceful. Together we can get through this crisis as one nation under God. Faith matters.

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MC hangs on to defeat JCS

Sports

Brown pitches Lady Bobcats to win

By Jeff York

By Jeff York

For the Independent Appeal

For the Independent Appeal

JACKSON – A six-run third inning proved to be enough for McNairy Central to beat Jackson Christian School 7-6.

The Bobcats (2-1) had to hang on in the sixth inning when the Eagles scored five runs to secure the win on Thursday.

Luke Keen paced the MC offense with three hits and Mason Latham added two RBI as the Bobcats bounced back from a 6-5 loss at South Side on March 10.

Peyton Brown was hit by a pitch three times in the game.

McNairy’s big third inning began when Latham led off with a single and advanced on a single by Bryce King.

Keen dropped a single into right to load the bases for the Bobcats. Wesley Rickman got an infield hit to score Latham.

The Bobcats took the lead for good when Rickman got an infield hit to score pinchrunner Will Moffett.

Jake Morris was plunked by an errant pitch to score King. Seth Wilkerson grounded out to plate Keen giving MC a 4-1 lead.

Brown took one for the team and Sloan Atkinson walked to force in Rickman.

The Bobcats had six hitters nailed by a pitch.

Latham followed with the eventual game-winning when he singled to drive home Seth Wilkerson and Brown.

McNairy maintained a safe lead until the sixth when JCS made a comeback that came up short.

The Eagles got four of their seven hits in the inning.

Brown held on to retire the last batter with the potential winning run on second base.

He was credited with the win in relief of Rickman.

Brown pitched three innings allowing five hits, five runs, and struck out five.

Rickman pitched the first three frames. He gave up two hits, one run, and struck out two.

DYERSBURG – Kylee Brown was masterful.

The McNairy Central pitcher threw a four-hit gem as the Lady Bobcats opened the season with a 5-1 win over Dyersburg on Friday.

Brown allowed just four hits, fanned five and walked five to earn the win in the circle. Dyers-

AHS begins year at 3-2

By Joel Counce

burg’s Katie Ramm was the losing pitcher.

Analyn Maxedon sparked the MC offense with two hits and three RBI. Alyssa Nash collected two doubles while Megan

McNairy boys get off to 3-0 start

By Steve Beavers Assistant Editor

McNairy Central’s boys tennis team has jumped out to an undefeated start.

The Bobcats pushed their mark to 3-0 on the young season with a 6-1 win over rival Adamsville on Thursday at Selmer City Park.

MCHS opened the season with a 5-2 win at North Side before taking a 4-3 home win versus Lexington on March 10.

Adamsville dropped the Lady Bobcats to 0-3 on the year with a 5-2 win.

“This was a good win for the girls,” said AHS Head Coach Michael Harvill. “I am very proud of the effort.”

The Lady Bobcats began the year with a 4-2 loss at North Side and 6-1 home setback to Lexington.

Singles (M) Max Tumbleson def. (A) Rylan Coffman 8-4.

(M) Jake Tumbleson def. (A) Latrell Luster 8-2.

(M) Eli Holcombe def. (A) Zander Akins 8-5.

(M) Austin Stepp def. (A) Cale Vinson 8-3.

(M) Jaheim Taylor def. (A) Noah Cline 6-3.

March 11 Adamsville 8, Haywood Co. 3 Adamsville 250 100 – 8 10 1 Haywood 100 020 – 3 7 0 WP: Wes Butler. LP: Hutch Voss. Multiple Hits: (A) Kaleb Graham 2, Jordan Morris 2, Lathan Morris 2, (H) Marquis Mays 2, Andrew Stanley 2. 2B: (A) Carter McLemore, J. Morris, Carson Plunk, Chaz Sanders, (H) Mays, Jamarius Reed, Stanley. 3B: (A) Graham

See brown, 8

Tennis Anyone?

The Adamsville Cardinals (3-2) opened their season with victories over Haywood County, West Carroll and a split double-header with North Side.

AHSalso dropped a 2-0 decision to University School of Jackson.

WP: Pettigrew. LP: Lathan Morris. Multiple Hits: none.

a throwing error for the 2-0 lead.

Nash smacked a double to the fence in left to ignite a two-run third inning. After a single by York, Maxedon lined a single to score Nash and courtesy-runner Lynlee Brown to expand McNairy’s lead to 4-0.

Dyersburg broke through against K. Brown in the fourth.

McNairy Central’s Jake Tumbleson reaches for a shot in tennis action with Adamsville on Thursday at Selmer City Park. The Bobcats ran their record to 3-0 on the year with a 6-1 decision versus the Cardinals. The Lady Cardinals defeated the Lady Bobcats 5-2 in their match.

(B) McNairy 6, Adamsville 1

USJ 2, Adamsville 0 Adamsville 000 0 – 0 2 1 USJ 020 0 – 4 1 0

Hodum, Mallory Rodgers and Tori York all added two hits apiece for the Lady Bobcats.

Coach Mellanie Surratt’s team wasted no time in taking the lead over the Lady Trojans by scoring two in the first.

Hodum lined a single to left to begin the game and promptly swiped second base. Maxedon ripped a two-out triple to right and kept on to circle the bases on

Staff Photos by Steve Beavers

Staff Writer

March 12

Wednesday, march 18, 2020

Doubles (A) Coffman/Luster def. (M) Holcombe/Stepp 8-6.

(M) M. Tumbleson/J. Tumbleson def. (A) Akins/ Vinson 8-3.

Record: McNairy 3-0.

(G) Adamsville 5, McNairy 2 Singles (A) Annalyn Harvill def. (M) Austin Williams 8-1.

(A) Maddie Hatch def. (M) Lani Moore 8-1.

(A) Elly Brashier def. (M) Molly Mitchell 9-7.

(M) Natalie Latham def. (A) Kelsey Lambert 9-7.

(A) Jillian Gatlin def. (M) Kelly Wu 8-2.

Doubles (A) Harvill/Brashier def. (M) Williams/ Mitchell 8-1.

(M) Moore/Latham def. (A) Hatch/Lambert 9-7.

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Natalie Latham (above) and partner Lani Moore rallied to pull out a 9-7 doubles win over Adamsville.

Adamsville 10, West Carroll 1 West Carroll 100 0 – 1 1 2 Adamsville 211 6 – 10 6 0 WP: Deondray Sparks LP: Carter McAfee. Multiple Hits: (A) Carson Plunk 2. 3B: (A) Plunk.

March 10 Adamsville 12, North Side 3 Adamsville 203 401 2 – 12 12 3 North Side 100 000 2 – 3 5 3 WP: Carson Plunk LP: Dingledine. Multiple Hits: (A) Kaleb Graham 3, Chaz Sanders 3, Jake Whitley 2, (N) Morgan Royer 2. 2B: (A) Sanders. 3B: (A) Lathan Morris.

North Side 8, Adamsville 6 North Side 201 122 – 8 0 2 Adamsville 002 022 – 6 7 5 WP: Snider LP: Kaleb Graham. Multiple Hits: (A) Graham 2.

Elly Brashier (at left) won both her singles and doubles matches versus McNairy. Latrell Luster (above) returns a shot in a doubles win again the Bobcats.

Sports

Wednesday, march 18, 2020

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McNairy’s Miss Basketball

Photo Courtesy of the Jackson Sun

Class AA Award

Macon County’s Keeley Carter (center) was named the Class AA Miss Basketball. McNairy Central’s Khyla WadeWarren (right) and Upperman’s Reagan Hurst were also finalist for the annual award. Wade-Warren is the first MCHS basketball player to be a Miss Basketball finalist.

Staff Photos by Steve Beavers, Joel Counce

KWW sets new scoring mark

Khyla Wade-Warren ended her Lady Bobcat career as the all-time leading 5-on-5 scorer. The District 14-AA Player of the Year finished her four years with 1,935 points. She scored 686 points during the 2019-2020 campaign.

Wade-Warren’s 23.6 average helped the Lady Bobcats to both the regular season and tournament championships this year.

The Texas Tech signee improved her scoring average every year. KWW averaged 11.6 her freshman year. She tallied 455 points for a 15.68 average during her sophomore year. Wade-Warren had 525 points during her junior season for a 18.7 average.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020

Lexington edges Lady Cardinals

BOYS

FROM PAGE 6 Record: McNairy 0-3.

By Joel Counce

(B) McNairy 4, Lexington 3

Staff Writer

Singles (M) Max Tumbleson def. (L) Garrett Weanberg 8-2.

(L) Grayson Pollock def. (M) Eli Holcombe 8-5.

(L) Sam Jones def. (M) Austin Stepp 9-8 (7-3).

(M) Jake Tumbleson def. (L) Meef Patel 8-1.

(M) Jaheim Taylor def. (L) Carter Franks 8-4.

ADAMSVILLE – A late Adamsville rally fell short in a 6-4 loss to open the season with Lexington.

“We had some great at-bats in the last inning to come back,” said Adamsville Head Coach Lani Price. “We had a base runner and the tying run at the plate.”

Greenlea Lipford beat out a ground ball for a single and a Jada Wynn fly ball fell short of the right field fence to end the game.

“I think we will be able to compete with the teams in our district,” said Price.

Lexington struck first, plating a single run in the opening frame on a pair of a doubles.

The Lady Tigers pushed their lead to 3-0 in the third on a pair of singles and a hit batter, then took a 5-0 lead in the fifth on two hits and an error before an Adamsville double play ended the inning.

Adamsville fought back in the bottom half of the fourth. Lipford led off the inning with a double to center field and moved to third on a Shelbe Sisk single. Wynn sent Lipford and Sisk home on a double to right and cut the Lady Tigers lead to 5-2.

Sisk led off the bottom half of the sixth with a single.

Wynn drew a walk before Kyla Sanders loaded the bases with a one-out single. Sisk scored on a fielders choice to cut the Lexington lead to 6-3. Wynn scored on an Alyssa Bowles’ ground ball sacrifice to put the Lady Cardinals within 6-4.

Lipford and Sisk finished with two hits each.

Doubles (L) Weanberg/Pollock def. (M) M. Tumbleson/J. Tumbleson 8-4.

(M) Holcombe/Stepp def. (L) Jones/Patel 8-1.

(G) Lexington 6, McNairy 1 Singles (L) Haley Wood def. (M) Austin Williams8-6.

(L) Savannah Johnson def. (M) Lani Moore 8-0.

(L) Ashlee Alton def. (M) Molly Mitchell 8-0.

(M) Natalie Latham def. (L) Avery Pace 8-2.

(L) Addison Wood def. (M) Jasette Flanagan 8-3.

Doubles (L) Johnson/Alton def. (M) Williams/Moore 8-5.

(L) Megan Morgan.Wood def. (M) Mitchell/Latham 8-4.

(B) McNairy 5, North Side 2 Singles (NS) Miguel Castro def. (M) Eli Holcombe 6-2.

(M) Austin Stepp def. (NS) Markus Cosey 6-0.

(M) Max Tumbleson def. (NS) Nathan Lumers 6-0.

(M) Jake Tumbleson def. (NS) Chris Levy 6-1.

(M) won by forfeit.

Doubles (NS) Castro/Cosey def. (M) Holcombe/Stepp 6-3.

(M) M. Tumbleson/J. Tumbleson def. (NS) Cosey/ Lumers 6-0.

(G) North Side 4, McNairy 2 Singles (NS) Janiah Kyle def. (M) Austin Williams 6-0.

(NS) Maya Bridgeman def. (M) Lani Moore 6-0.

(M) Molly Mitchell def. (NS) Zakiya Baburr 6-2.

(M) Natalie Latham def. (NS) Abby Jo Wilson 7-5.

(NS) Kiarra Layers def. (M) Kelly Wu 6-1.

Doubles (NS) Kyle/Bridgeman def. Moore/Williams 6-1.

Lexington Adamsville Staff Photo by Joel Counce

AHS shortstop Greenlea Lipford fires a throw to first in action with Lexington.

Lexington 6, Adamsville 4 102 201 0 – 6 000 202 0 – 4

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Ramm singled and later scored to close the gap to 4-1.

Brown worked out of the jam leaving the bases full of Lady Trojans.

The Lady Trojans ran themselves out of a possible big inning in the fifth.

York cut down Ashleigh

McNairy 5, Dyersburg 1 Harris trying to steal and the inning ended when Carly Maness caught a fly ball and threw a strike to first baseman Chanley Price for the double play to end the frame.

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WP: McDaniel LP: Chloe Dickerson. Multiple Hits: (L) Brown 2, Duke 2, Russell 2, (A) Greenlea Lipford 2, Shelbe Sisk 2. 2B: (L) Brown, Russell, (A) Haley Combs, Lipford, Chloe Swearingen, Jada Wynn.

Prep Softball

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Brown turned a rare 1-3-5 double play by throwing to Price for one out, who fired to Hodum to tag the runner for inning ending out.

Dyersburg’s bad base

running continued in the seventh when Hodum smothered a ground ball and tagged out the oncoming runner to end the game.

The game was the only played by McNairy Central before all athletic events were stopped due to the coronavirus concern which has gripped the country.

MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Faith Apostolic Church 27 Linley Circle, Selmer Bishop Ferdinand Gant Sr. Pastor Wanda Gant Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m.

Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m.

BAPTIST Meeks Grove Freewill Baptist 1030 Tommy Sanders Rd., Stantonville Adamsville Freewill Baptist Church Old Shiloh Road Adamsville, TN 38310 Marcus Morrow, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night: 5 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

Solitude Freewill Baptist Church 414 Meeks Rd., Adamsville Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

INDEPENDENT Calvary Baptist Church Hwy 22 North, Adamsville Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Worship: Sun. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church 1301 Peach St., Selmer Mark Shumaker, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 1308 High School Rd., Selmer Pastor: J.D. Matlock Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer 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.

Michie Primitive Baptist Church Hwy 22 Michie Elder Rickey Taylor, Pastor

10:30 a.m. Song Service 11:00 a.m. Preaching Service

5 p.m & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church of Michie 5658 Hwy 22 S., Michie Bro. Ben Martin, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday Night: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Jam Zone: 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

First Baptist Church of Adamsville 222 West Main St., Adamsville Senior Pastor: Dr. Chad Ball Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Discipleship Training: 5 p.m.

Evening Worship: 6:15 p.m.

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

Children & Youth: 6:15 P.M. during the summer First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs 143 Jackson St., Bethel Springs David Singleton, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Selmer Joey Johnson, Pastor 310 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., Wednesday: 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Finger Finger-Leapwood Rd., Finger David Sims, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Forty Forks Baptist Church 672 Ed Barham Rd., Bethel Springs Randy Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Good Hope Baptist 678 Good Hope Church Rd., Adamsville Bro. Randy Latch Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Grace Baptist Church 1255 Connie Smith Rd., Selmer Pastor: Bro. Don Singleton Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Gravel Hill Baptist Church 86 Tom Baker Rd., Ramer Pastor: Bro. Eric Jones Church Phone: 645-6776 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. ; Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Lakeview Baptist Church Pastor: Clint Overton 877 W. Cherry, Selmer Sundays: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: The Upper Room Student Ministry 5:30 For more info. call 731-645-9771 Lorraine Baptist Church Melvin Qualls Rd., Michie,TN Trent Nethery, Jr., Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 6185 Rowsey School Rd., Bethel Springs Rev. Mark LaRue, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Wednesday: AWANA 6:30 p.m.

Youth & Adults 6:45 p.m.

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

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Litt Wilson Rd., McNairy TN Bro. Zac Bennett, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Olive Hill Baptist Church 46 Olive Hill Church Lp., Guys, TN Robert Hudson, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Eastside Church of Christ 1366 E. Poplar, Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Forrest Hill Church of Christ Forrest Hill Subdivision Hwy 45 S., Selmer Shobeck Dethrow, Minister

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Acton Church of Christ 9389 Hwy 22 S. Michie Jon Paul Gulledge, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

(731) 239-9691 Adamsville Church of Christ 243 E. Main St., Adamsville Van Vansandt, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Cypress Tank Church of Christ 2645 Cypress Tank Rd., Pocahontas Dr. Brian Jackson, Minister Sunday School: 10 a.m.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Court Ave. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 234 W. Court Ave., Selmer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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.

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.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Fourth Street Church of Christ 142 N. Fourth St., Selmer Brian Stephens, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

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.

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.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy Hwy 22 N. Adamsville Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Church of God of Prophecy 1642 Curtis Hill Church Rd., Bethel Springs Richard Horner, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Bethel Springs Community Church 3886 Main St., Bethel Springs Larry Lancaster, Pastor (662) 415-8012 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Michie Church of God of Prophecy 6681 Hwy 57 East, Michie Roy Bennett, Pastor

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.

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

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday Bible Study 5 - 6 p.m.

New Bethel United Methodist Church 74 Wright St., Bethel Springs Shirley Williams, Pastor Sunday School 10 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study: Wed. at 7 p.m.

New Hope United Methodist Church Sticine Rd. - Michie Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Tony Newman, Pastor

Sunday: 2 p.m. / Thursday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Pebble Hill Methodist Church 2768 Chamber Store Rd., Michie Rev. Alvin Jones, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church 59 4th Ave., Bethel Springs Rev. Gary Anderson Sunday Worship: 11 a.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.

Stantonville United Methodist Church 8351 Hwy 142, Stantonville, TN Tony Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Brunch 2nd Saturday 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11:20 a.m.

Thurs. Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday School Children Adult: 10 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Bethel Springs United Pentecostal 3591 Main St., Bethel Springs Jeff Young, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. / Mon. & Wed.: 7 p.m.

First United Pentecostal-Eastview 7810 Hwy 45 S, Ramer Rev. Wayne Isbell, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary of MPC 54 Pentecostal Ave., Milledgeville, TN Rev. Jimmy Kelly, Pastor Sun. School: 10:30 a.m., Youth 5:30. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Gateway Holiness Chapel 2342 Refuge Rd., Bethel Springs Michael Price, Pastor

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 50 Bethesda Loop, Selmer Bro. Chris Dancer, Pastor 610-1859 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church USA 800 Poplar Ave., Selmer Dr. Larry W. (Bud) Sizemore, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

1st Saturday: 9 a.m.

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

Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m. www.abundantlifecf.com A New Beginning Sol Coulston Rd., Bethel Springs Kenneth Kitchen, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Believers Church 1431 Peach St., Selmer Karen Linam, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Encounter Community Church 1026 Peach St. Selmer, TN Pastor: Melvin Berry (731) 645-0055 Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Services 11 a.m.

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

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 S.S.: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday Night: 6 p.m.

Thursday Night: 7 p.m.

Pastors: Paul and Bonnie Young

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McNairy Central junior Eli Holcombe won his singles match on Thursday versus Adamsville. The Bobcats were 3-0 on the year when play came to a halt prior to Monday’s match at Chester County.

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Staff Photos by Steve Beavers

MC versus AHS on the court

Thursday was the perfect day for tennis. It might have also been the final day for tennis this year due to the coronavirus concern. Adamsville Lady Cardinal Maddie Hatch (top left) gets to the ball in doubles play. Max Tumbleson (top right) gets set to smash the ball. Annalyn Harvill (at left) won both her singles and doubles match on Thursday. Rylan Coffman (at right) and doubles partner Latrell Luster pulled out an 8-6 win on Thursday. McNairy Central’s boys turned back the Cardinals 6-1.

The Lady Cardinals took a 5-2 decision against the Lady Bobcats. McNairy’s boys were 3-0 at the time school was cancelled on Monday. The earliest both MC and AHS will return to action – if at all – is Thursday, April 2.

McNairy Central tennis players Austin Stepp (left) and Molly Mitchell (above) take part in the school’s tennis match versus Adamsville on Thursday at Selmer City Park. All TSSAA sporting event in the county have been suspended as of Monday.

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FUEL BIDS for 2020 – 2021

Notice Unclaimed Property The McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk’s office is holding MONETARY unclaimed property for the following individuals.

Contact the Clerk’s office for further information at (731) 645-1015.

11. Paul Billings 5305 Distriplex Farms Dr. Memphis, TN 38141 12. Andrew Atkinson 122 Lynn St. Adamsville, TN 38310 13. Jeffrey Dicus, SR 2102 Finger-Leapwood Rd. Finger, TN 38334 14. Mindy Parrott 5340 Hardin Graveyard Rd. Adamsville, TN 38310 15. Nelson Hamm 1318 Capooth Rd. Ramer, TN 38367 16. Tamesia Boyd 3875 Ermon Rd. Bolivar, TN 38008 17. Beatrice Reyes 1308 Major Hill Rd. Bethel Springs, TN 38315 18. Jessica Barnes 328 Highland Dr. Selmer, TN 38375 19. Frances Gaylene Gregory 160 Pitts Dr. Savannah, TN 38372 10. Rickey Borner 1702 Mercury Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 11. Gregory D. Sorrell 1009 Sawyer Rd. Corinth, MS 38834 12. Robert E. Jackson 890 CR 236 Walnut, MS 38683 Byron Maxedon Circuit Court Clerk

The McNairy County Board of Education is accepting bids from suppliers of Diesel Fuel and LP Gas for the 2020 – 2021 school year.

Bids must be sealed and delivered to the Director of Schools’ Office at the McNairy County Board of Education, 530 Mulberry Avenue, Suite 2, Selmer, Tennessee 38375, by noon on Friday, April 3, 2020. All bids will be opened beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The outside of the envelope must be marked “Bid on Diesel Fuel or LP Gas” in the lower left corner. Bid packets may be picked up at the Director of Schools’ Office or the McNairy County Schools Bus Garage at 892 High School Road, Selmer, Tennessee 38375.

The McNairy County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the lowest and best bid.

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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.”

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The 1902 big rally at Purdy

By Nancy Kennedy Tidd Bitts

Candidates in the Aug. 7, 1902 county election had a big rally the Friday before at Purdy.

After the election the McNairy County Independent stated “one can see about as much tricking among candidates and politicians a few hours before a county election as he should see in a life time ... there were about 400 unpaid poll taxes before the election. Most of them were paid by candidates and friends.”

The paper also printed a racy letter from Uncle Jake and his account of the candidates speaking at Hooligan’s Bend in Purdy.

My dear sir – I want to write you about the candidates speaking at Hooligan’s Bend. McNairians should be proud Kennedy of her noble sons, Mr. Editor. Lots of the folks didn’t hear these fellers and I thought I’d write to you about their fine speeches,” said Uncle Jake.

The letter continued with Uncle Jake stating: Bob Carroll was the first at our bend to begin. Bob, you know, is a kind of a hard looking feller. Looks like he was born in a wind storm and never got his growth. He says his tongue was the only part that was healthy and I guess it was so. He told us how he was so poor when a boy that the flies would not lite on him and the fleas would play leap frog on his sticking out bones. He hammered iron, he said for a living, borrowing the first pair of horse shoes and stole enough ole iron to make the nails. He got eloquent on something about a feller by the name of Dorch Law, don’t know whether he was any kin to my son-in-law or not. He described him about like I think of my son-in-law Jack Smith. Bob told about how many of us he’d fed, and it was the truth, as I have stuck my legs under Bob’s table lots of times.”

The next feller was the one Bob was a trying to beat – Jack Clayton. Jack he couldn’t speak again but he said all he wanted was the fellers all to vote for him and he would play the devil if elected. They all said they would but they didn’t.

The next feller was my friend little JA Moore. I tell you how Moore can say purty things for such a little head to hold so much purty words is a sight. He told of Washington climbing the alps and Moses standing on the mountain, an weepin’ Mary Magadeliney and all of them big folks that lived on the other side of the pond. We ole men shed tears when he told us about his mother being sick and having nothing to eat, and him going for doctor Jim Smith and how he saved them, and how they paid the doctor in chickens and eggs and butter.

The little short but big Dr. Smith come up next and his business was to chaw up my little Moore so he told what great things he had done and how he loved everybody and what a nice boy Annerson Moore was and how he like him but how bad he wanted to beat him.

Then he told how many people he had been to see when they was they was sick and some old woman shouted and the doctor, he cried, and everybody melted up into one bunch and sorta slobbered a little.

Then came them fellers that want to handle our money.

First was my little man Cantrell and he can canter. He talked like a methodist preacher and told how good he had been a keeping of his books and what a good man he was.

Then there came after him that kid of Bro. Hodges. The girls and children call him Horry. He just rose speaking and he told a lot of things that we didn’t know. Most of it was about himself but he talks like a preacher.

Then a feller with red whiskers made a mighty purty little talk. He was Bob Michy. Bob never could make much of a speech, but he is powerful fine on kissing babies and shaking hands. He wanted the fellers to elect him to write off the deeds.

He told his tale of woo and poorness and he cried some too and begged for votes and he bragged on his writing and got out a piece of paper and wrote his name so purty and then wrote copies for all the children and that’s what caught so many of them old fellers what can’t write and wanted someone who could fill up them big books.

After all these fellers had said their say there was Bill Null.

He knowed no one was a trying to beat him, as no other man in the county would have his office. Bill made a mighty purty little speech and said he got along fine as he didn’t chip in to watermelons unless he wanted to and he didn’t buy one that I sold.

After Bill Null’s speaking they all went to shaking hands.

My Bob Carroll, he got around fast, last and oftener than did Jack Clayton and that’s why he got 37 more votes than Jack.

Mr. Editor correct all mistake and if you print this will rite again.

Your unkle Jake

Dreams of today’s kite fliers

By Slim Randles Home Country

Marjorie Pincus looked out the front window at her husband, Marvin, and smiled.

No matter how old he gets, she thought, he’ll always be the boy I remember, riding his bicycle through this town so many years ago.

Marvin had stopped picking out the nutgrass and was watching a small group of children across the street in the park. Two of them had kites, and the brisk wind of morning had them both up as high as string would allow.

Soon, Marvin had am- same way, with the very bled across the street and same rag tails, and lookwas standing behind the ing up at the earth-tied fliers climbing children, watchwith the gusts and ing the taut dip in settling with the the string and lisrelaxation of the tening to the rattle breezes. of the tight paper.

Ma r j o r i e The first time watched from Marvin Pincus across the street flew a kite in this as the Herrera park, airplanes boy walked over didn’t go very far to Marvin, whisor very fast. The pering something other side of the as Marvin leaned moon was a mysRandles down to hear, and tery in those days, and no one really thought then handed the stick with man would ever go there the kite string tied to it to the old man. and back. Not really.

His face beamed as And here these kids are, flying their kites the very he controlled flight once

again. The kids smiled, too, probably not realizing kite flying was the same when Mr. Pincus was a kid, too.

But what about the dreams? Marjorie thought about this.

What goes through the minds of today’s kite fliers who know what the surface of Mars looks like, who know what the far side of the moon looks like, who know there are human beings in a space station, living up there, right now?

What will their dreams be as the kites dance?

What dreams will dance now as they stand there and hold the miracle of flight in their fingers?

Letter to the Editor Federal funding being slashed for rural areas Dear Editor, On March 5, it was reported on national news that a committee of 22 in Congress, made up of both Democrats and Republicans, had sent a letter to Betsy DeVos. DeVos is the head of the National Department of Education in the Trump administration.

The letter asked DeVos not to slash federal funds to poor rural areas. These funds (ESEA) have been in place and sent to poor and rural areas since 2002.

These funds provide money for things poor, underfunded local rural schools cannot provide. McNairy County Schools is receiving $3,510,699.35 federal funds total.

While DeVos agreed to hold off cutting these special funds until next year, this should be a wake up call to our rural and poverty-designated area about what could happen, without you knowing it, and just months away. DeVos the person who wanted to suspend school lunches and end Special Olympics funding.

Her reasoning for the disastrous budget cuts were the census was not complete in rural areas and therefore the designated rural and poverty level could not be determined. The administration had priorities and needed federal budget cuts in education.

Really?

It seems like education is always a big deal when seeking office and then forgotten. ESEA (Elementary and Sec-

ondary Education Act) funds of $7 Billion were proposed to be cut.

She wants to expand charter and private schools. She claims the money hasn’t improved our test scores in 50 years.

I disagree with all her irrational reasons. Why are nearly all the other federal budgets increasing and education is decreasing? Education should be as important, if not more important, as any other federal budget.

I’d like to invite the billionaire DeVos to come to rural, poverty-labeled areas and see our schools need these special ESEA funds. She’s never been to a school that wasn’t upper crust private.

She doesn’t understand that many of our children would come and leave school each day with an empty stomach without these funds.

We would not have the textbooks and library books our children need for instruction.

We must be very careful to show a complete Census Survey of every possible person/family in our county.

That is our responsibility. It will prevent DeVos from using that excuse to slash our federal funds.

It is also our responsibility as concerned citizens to let our elected local, state and federal officials know how we feel about the possibility of losing these funds next year or at any time.

Call your school board members, state senator, state representatives, especially U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Marsha Blackburn. Their numbers are on their websites.

Budget cuts are being made to small, poor, and rural areas because they think they can get away with it in these areas. Imagine if they tried to do this in big cities. Make your voice heard.

My children graduated years ago, but as a retired teacher for many years in our county and a visitor to many other rural county schools, I know this funding is desperately needed.

We do not have the tax base that richer schools have to provide extra funds for our children’s education. Charter schools have been an overall national failure.

We need to have those federal funds so our children can have the same opportunities to learn and succeed in school as the children in “rich and private” school systems do.

Our education systems in this county and state and nation deserve a fair, equal, to and balanced funding for all our children in this state, and nation. It makes no difference if you are a Democrat or a Republican. We need to be united for our educational system.

Please let your voice be heard for your children. Education is the key to a future with an opportunity to succeed in whatever path your children choose to take.

I ask our McNairy County School Board to raise its concern and join in a unified voice with the Tennessee School Board Association members and the Tennessee Department of Education.

Simms Rhea Selmer

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members of our community who are serving in the armed forces: • PFC Casey William Akin • Spc. Allen Alexander • AA Nicole B. Ayres, US Navy • Sgt. Joseph W. Baggett • Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew L. Barkley, US Navy • Capt. William B. Barkley, USMC • Sgt. Andrew W. Bayless USMC • Petty Officer 3rd Class Katie Lynn Bizzell, US Navy • Staff Sgt. Dustin Blakney, USAF • GySgt. Christopher T. Byrd, USMC • Staff Sgt. Susan Cawley • Staff Sgt. Alicia L. Coil, USAF • Cpl. Mandy L. Cooper, USMC • Spc. Mark A. Cooper, US Army • Staff Sgt. Adam Court, USAF • Sgt. James P. Crain • Tony Crouse, U.S. Army • Senior Airman Aaron J. Cull U.S. Airforce • Sgt. Bobby J. Dickey US Army • C.W.3 James R. Dickey, Retired • Capt. Todd Joseph Drobina, US Army • Capt. Bonnie Lynn Dunlop • Cpl. Bradley Eisenhut, USMC • Master Sgt. Carrie L. Ellis, Air Force • Airman Christopher D. Ellis, Air Force • Master Sgt. Lonnie J. Ellis, Air Force • Kip Ellison

• Sgt. Cory Brandon Emily USMC • PV2 Jana Estes • Specialist Bryan Ray Ferguson • PV2 Ashley Freeman, US Army • A1C Ian James Furman, Mountain View, Idaho • PV2 Skyler Gammill, US Army • Pvt. Adam Gray, US Army • Daniel Gray, USMC Lance Corporal • Sgt. Rob Gray, US Army • A1C Stephanie Lynn Griffin, USAF • CWO3 Dustin Hamm, USMC • PFC Isaac Harville • Staff Sgt. James Taylor Haubrich, US Air Force • Col. (Chaplain) Billy Hawkins • Spc. Matthew Hemby, Army • Sgt. Brian W. Hendrix • Sgt. Timothy Hixon • Staff Sergeant Brian Lee Hood • Pvt. Alex Johnson, US Army • Sgt. Ricky L. Jordan, USMC • Petty Officer 1st Class Arnold Jermaine Knight • Army Officer Major James Lax • Sgt. Joseph Lilly • Sgt. Michael C. Lipford -Army Service Member • Spc. Ritchie A. McCrary • Spc. Dustin McDonald • A1C Amanda K. McMillen, USAF

• Joshua Lane Meek, Army • AO3 Kevin Dewayne Mettlin, Navy • Cpl. Jeffery Mitchell, USMC • SSgt. Patrick Michael Moore, Nat. Guard • A1C Kassidy N. Mosier Deneen, USAF • A1C Logan D. Mosier, USAF • Cpl. Dallas Nelms, USMC • Sgt. Major Paula Norris • Pvt. Justin Overton, USMC • Spc. Joseph Payne, US Army Nat. Guard • CPO Denise Picard Culverhouse • Spc. William Andrew “Andy” Pickett, Nat. Guard • Spc. Robert H. Pittman, II • Sgt. David Poole, National Guard • Cpl. James Scott Powell • Cpl. John M. Powell • Airman Cameron B. Prater, Air Force • Ernest Purez, Air Force • Pvt. Samuel Bradford Ray, Army • E4 Sophia Reinke • Sgt. Charlie Rickman, US Army • John Robinson US Navy • Staff Sgt. Ryan Robinson Air Force • Angel Rodriguez, Petty Officer US Navy • Spc. Blake Rudd • Specialist Robert Rzasa • Sabion Sanders, USAF A1C

• Veronica Sebree, Navy Chief Officer • Alan Seigers, Army • SFC Patrick Michael Shaughnessy • Spc. Hector Soto, Jr., Army • LT Kevin Shelton, Navy • Cpl. Jeremy Tyler Sisk • ITS Rusty Smith, US Navy • Preston Cross Smith, U.S. Air Force • Cpl. Sam Speck, USMC • Sgt. Shaun Spicher, USMC • Sgt. Richard A. Ssesanga, US ARMY • Airman Nathaniel A. Stout • Spc. Daniel Sullivan, Army • 2nd Lt. Chad Sweaton, Army • Spc. Dakota Taylor, National Guard • Jeremy Thompson • Cpl.. Logan Gage Ward, U.S.M.C. • ET3 Jeremy Wilbanks, US Coast Guard • Pvt. Demaro Wiley, SC, Army National Guard • A1C Logan James Williams, USAF • Joseph Lloyd Williams MM3 US Navy • Master Sgt. Stanley Wilson, USAF - Retired • Spc. Jeffrey Witoszczak U.S. Army • Petty Officer 1st Class (CTNI) James M. Wolford EDITOR’S NOTE: If a loved one has had a change in status, contact us at (731) 645-5346.

Wednesday, march 18, 2020

obituaries

Opal Rean Nixon

John Gary Grammer

Opal Rean Nixon, 90, passed from this world on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 6:30 a.m. She was mother to her five children: Cletus Wayne Nixon, Carita Kuykendall, Peggy Moore, Marilyn Dodd, and Randy Nixon. She was mother in-law to David Moore, Dr. John Dodd, and Jana McCarter Nixon. She was “Mamaw” to fifteen grandchildren: Brad Moore (Dawonia), Kim Marlar (Chad), Michelle Moore, Clay Moore (Candace), James Kuykendall II., Cindy Nixon Caldwell, John David Dodd, Jr. (Kelyn), Todd Moore (Tawana), Dr. Nixon Dodd (Kimberly), Dave Moore (Jana), Dr. Henry Dodd (Kenzie), Dr. William Dodd (Dr. Christian), Jordan Nixon (Janet) , Katie Nixon Thurman (Brandon), and Lily Nixon, twenty-nine great grandchildren: Madison and Madilyn Caldwell, Trey and Makayla Kuykendall, Triston and Ashton Marlar, Kristin Rencher (Colby), Karen Strickland, Gracie and Molly Moore, Alyssa, Alexis, Alex, and Allie Moore, Reece Hardin, Kinsley Moore, Melia and Marlee Moore, John David Dodd lll and Stella Dodd, Daniel, Crews, Connor and Baylor Dodd, Hilton, Lawrence and Porter Dodd, Sloane and Merritt Dodd, and three great-great grandchildren: Liam Strickland, Karleigh Moss and Holley Rencher, and her caregiver Sandy Kuykendall. There are also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Arno Nixon, her first grandchild, Brad Moore, a great-granddaughter Kenzley Moss, a daughter-in-law Betty Jane Austin Nixon, her parents and nine siblings.

She was married to the father of her children, Cletus Arno Nixon for over 49 years. They resided on Highway 57 in the Michie, Tenn. area until 1991. Since, she has resided at 3136 Kendrick Road in Corinth, Miss. She was born on November 11, 1929 to Aud and Jennie Mask as the ninth of ten children. Married at the young age of 14, she was not quite sixteen when her first child was born. She would give birth to all five of her children by the time she was twenty-six years old. Always an energetic mother, she would play in the yard whether it was basketball or turning cartwheels as her children grew.

She could have a meal prepared in a short amount of time while watching over not only her children but any other visiting children that happened to be in her home.

She kept up with gardening, canning, laundry all while maintaining a public job most of her life. She worked as a cashier for over fifteen years at local Dollar General Stores. This is mostly where she was known as either “Mamaw” or “Ms Opal” to countless people checking out at her register. She was known for her ease in frequent conversation with even total strangers. She had the ability to immediately connect with people she met.

It was often said that she never met a stranger, for soon they would be an acquaintance. She was often encouraged to “retire” by her children but as she would always say, “I have to be busy; I just can’t sit down all the time.”

“There is always something to do” For years, she and her family attended Acton church of Christ. After moving to Corinth, she attended and was a faithful member of West Corinth church of Christ. She was very happy attending all church services and visiting with her family and church family at every service. One of her favorite things was to check on her neighbors, friends, and always checked on her children by calling them to make sure they were alright after a night’s sleep or after a storm threat. She also loved for others to call her on the phone often just to chat. She loved people. The thrill of a new baby being born into the family was a happy time for her.

Another favorite thing for her to do was baking a yellow cake with wonderful home-made chocolate icing for children and grandchildren’s birthdays. She had strength to overcome so much in life and was blessed to have longevity in her favor. Her father lived to the age of 106 years.

Her ability to survive the difficult times of her generation was amazing to many. She will be missed so very much by her family, friends and acquaintances. She loved so many people. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons and great-grandsons. Visitation was held at Memorial Funeral Home in Corinth, MS on Monday, March 9 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again Tuesday, March 10 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m.

John Gary Grammer was born August 1, 1948 in Nashville, Tenn., the son of the late Eugene and Lillian Bonner Grammer. He departed this life on March 14, 2020 in Pocahontas, Tenn. at the age of 71 years, 7 months, 13 days.

Mr. Grammer received his doctoral in psychology from the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. He had worked mostly in the field of metal health and retardation. His last full time employment was with Whiteville Correctional Facility before retiring. He was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Bolivar, Tenn.

John was an avid hunter. He had a passion for collecting guns and knives. He was a people person and enjoyed travel and adventure. Most of all, John loved spending time with his grandsons and wife Mary.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Head Grammer of Pocahontas, Tenn.; two step grandchildsons, William Forbes of Chattanooga, Tenn., Blake Forbes and wife Crystal of Pocahontas, Tenn.; a brother, Phil Grammer and wife Lina of Nashville, Tenn.; four nieces; a nephew; and a host of extended family and friends who loved him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Grammer was preceded in death by a step daughter, Carla Forbes; and a sister, Pat Owen.

Services were held on March 17, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Emergency need for blood LIFELINE Blood Services, Jackson, TN is issuing an emergency need for blood.

“The blood supply has reached levels that cause grave concern for our communities,” said John Miller, CEO of LIFELINE Blood Services. “We must ask that the public please donate blood as soon as possible. Without the response from our citizens, it is very likely that surgeries will be cancelled,” Miller added.

Recently, with the emergence of COVID-19, blood drives have been cancelled. This creates an extremely dangerous situation. LIFELINE officials ask that those of you who currently have a blood drive scheduled at your place of business or worship, please do not cancel.” Giving blood is a safe activity and people who present to donate blood must feel well,” Miller explained. LIFELINE Blood Services sanitizes all bloodmobiles and the fixed site location daily. “I want to repeat, giving blood is safe,” Miller said.

LIFELINE Blood Services at 183 Sterling Farms Drive is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Please give blood immediately. If you live outside the Jackson area, you may check the website, www.lifelinebloodserv.org, to see when a bloodmobile will be in your community. To get more information about how to give blood call 731-427-4431.

Codee John Davila

Codee John Davila left this life on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the age of 18 years, 4 months and 18 days.

He was born in Evanston, Wyo. on October 19, 2001, the son of Annie Dennis Clark of Enville, Tenn., and Mario Davila, currently of Orlando, Fla. Codee attended Chester County Middle School before moving to McNairy County.

He attended Adamsville High School, where he was a member of the Class of 2020. He played baseball for three years, primarily as a pitcher, short stop and second baseman. Codee enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowboarding, four-wheeler riding, swimming, and baseball. His favorite team was the San Francisco Giants. A gregarious and well-loved young man, Codee’s happiest hours were spent with his family and friends.

Codee leaves behind a large and loving family, including his parents, Annie and Darren Clark and Mario Davila; his sisters, Isabella Davila and Ashley Clark; his grandparents, John and Anna Dennis, Lesley and Travis Curtis, Guyego and Chavela Davila and Rita and Billy Burns; his aunts and uncles, Tiffany Smith, Kati Diaz, Jason Stockard, Joni Hoth, Mariella Davila, Kassey Dennis, Lissy Alexander, Trixy Grant, Cameron Winberg, Cheyenne Ware, Cole Winberg, Claralaine Whitear and Chandeln Whitear; and his many devoted cousins and friends.

Services were held on March 14, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Adamsville High School Gymnasium in Adamsville, Tenn., with Bill Evans officiating.

Kenneth Joseph Mackiewicz

Kenneth Joseph Mackiewicz was born January 1, 1946 in La Salle, Ill., the son of the late Edward and Loretta “Dolly” Slusarek Mackiewicz. He departed this life on March 9, 2020 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 74 years, 2 months, 8 days.

Mr. Mackiewicz retired from Mississippi Polymer. He was known for the best summer sausage and deer sticks. He had a passion for cooking and always enjoyed entertaining guests through the meals he prepared. He also loved his motorcycle and especially his family.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Mackiewicz of Ramer, Tenn.; sons, Steve (Mary) Mackiewicz of Shorewood, Ill., Jeff (Debbie) Mackiewicz, of Ottawa, Ill., Chad (Athena) Mackiewicz of Collierville, Tenn., Benji (Brooke) Mackiewicz of Las Vegas, Nev.; stepson, Tony (Karin) Wilson of Selmer, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Susan McCutchen of Dyersburg, Tenn., Teresa Wilson of Corinth, Miss.; brother, Tom (Georgia) Mackiewicz of Broomfeild, Colo.; grandsons, Jordan Mackiewicz, Bailey Fessler, Colton Mackiewicz, Brayden Mackiewicz, Deagan Mackiewicz, Brody Mackiewicz, Quentin Anderson, Chase Cooper; granddaughters, Michelle (Andy) Cooper, Marena McCutchen, Stephiane Wilson and fiance Tyler Jernigan; great grandson, Dalton and Dylan Hacker, A.J. Cooper, Braxton Jernigan; brothers-in-law, Dale “Cotton” (Sherry) Brewer, Doyle Brewer, Cliff (Debbie) Brewer, Joe (Mary) Brewer; sisters-in-law, Mary Jean Brewer, Shelia (Jason) Zebert; nieces, nephews and lots of great friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Mackiewicz was preceded in death by a special uncle Fritz Mackiewicz and stepson, Terry Wilson.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 1 p.m. until a memorial serviceat 3 p.m., all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Eric Jones officiating.

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Sarah Jean King

Jean was born August 9, 1931 in Harris County, Texas, the third daughter of Ernest Rupert and Mary Ann Dawson Graves. She was raised in Dyersburg, Tenn. where her parents were involved with the ministry of the Pentecostal Church. In 1949 she graduated from Dyersburg High School. She later graduated from the University of TN School of Nursing in 1952. While she was in Memphis she worked at John Gaston Hospital and met Darrel Chambers King a medical student from Bemis, Tenn. They married in 1953.

After a year of residency in Columbia, S.C., they moved to Henderson, Tenn. In 1956 they purchased the Stedman Guy Clinic on White Avenue and changed the name to Henderson Clinic. Here Mrs. King was in charge of the hospital portion of the clinic. She took care of the elderly patients, babies and new mothers. She assisted not only her husband but other physicians who delivered there. After the hospital portion closed in 1971, Jean continued to work there until 1978 when she went to work for West TN Health Care. She worked there in various positions until her retirement in 1999. She worked one year as acting director for the Chester County Nursing Home. After her retirement she dedicated her life and nursing skills to her husband, Darrel, until his death in 2006. They were married for 53 years.

Jean was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother but more than anything, Jean was a passionate follower of Christ and a mighty prayer warrior. She led “Prayer Group” ----- for that is what it was known to all as ----in her home on 2nd Avenue every Tuesday night for over thirty years.

Her job hindered her regular church attendance so with every Tuesday off that became her regular church day. Everyone was invited and she never knew how many would be there. People were welcomed with live music, fellowship, food and real Bible Study. There was always an endless supply of coffee. When asked what church she belonged to she would reply “all of them” and really felt like she was a part of every church in the community.

Over the years Jean became an ardent red bird collector. Her love of red birds stemmed from a comment her Mother made shortly before her death in 1955. Birthdays and Christmases provided family and friends endless opportunities to gift her with a red bird. The collection included everything that could possibly involve a red bird.

In 2017 she moved to Southern Oaks Assisted Living. Prayer Group continued for a few more years there in her room. While at Southern Oaks she spent much of her time reading and studying the Bible and corresponding with friends who had moved away. She sent words of encouragement to many, both young and old. Her birthday cards were famous for how she wrote in every blank space and the extra $1.00 she always included for seed money.

In December 2019, after being diagnosed with a terminal condition she moved to Chester County Health & Rehabilitation Center. There she spent almost three joy filled months visiting with family and friends who visited daily.

Mrs. King is survived by three sons, Dr. Jim King and wife Sandra of Selmer, Steve King and wife Toni of Dallas, Ga. and Bobby King and wife Teresa of Henderson and a daughter Laura Melaro and husband Joe of Henderson; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Graves of Jackson and five sisters, Dorothy Hendrix of Louisville, Rebecca Hopper of Dyersburg, Mac Rae Twilla of Dyersburg, Ernestine Muth of Louisville and Christine Bell of Henderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, Sandra Hurst.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 14th at Christ Community Church The Pentecostals, with Terry Bell, Bro. Stan Smith, Mary Ann Priddy and Pastor Michael Rickenbaker officiating. Burial followed in Chester County Memory Gardens.

The family received friends at the church from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. service time on Saturday.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson was in charge.

Obituaries continued on page 12

~ Cancellations ~

• Selmer High School Alumni will reschedule at a later date.

• McNairy County employment education resource fair.

• McNairy Leadership cancelled for March 18.

• WTCCE meeting and tour cancelled.

• Health Council Meeting cancelled.

• Selmer Senior Center is closed for two weeks.

• Health Fair scheduled for March 20 has been cancelled.

• Special Needs Athletic Basketball season cancelled.

• Carl Perkins Center Touch a Truck scheduled will reschedule at a later date.

• Selmer Park and Recreation Baseball/Softball Opening Day cancelled.

• Big Hill Pond Spring Hike cancelled.

• Ms. Liberty Pageant postponed tentatively to May 17.

• Kids Fest postponed to later date.

• Easter Egg Hunt cancelled.

• Music at Mural for April 4 cancelled.

• All Selmer Park and Recreation Baseball and Softball activities canceled until April 1st.

• SGE, Coon Creek cancelled.

• McNairy Planetarium shows for March 21 & 28 are cancelled.

• Tennessee State Parks remain open for public use, but have chosen to cancel all park-hosted events in the interest of public health. This cancellation affects events between March 16-March 31, 2020. Please visit our site for more information about cancelled events, including information about refunds for paid events where you purchased a ticket to attend: https://tnstateparks.com/ about/keeping-visitors-healthy

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Congratulations Little Miss Selmer

We would like to congratulate our sweet little girl, Raelynn Jane Dickey, on winning Little Miss Selmer in the 2nd Annual Little Miss McNairy County pageant.

She is the daughter of Shawna King and BJ Dickey.

Love, Mom, Dad, Nana, Mimi, Papa Chris & Papa Lee

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020

Lila Jo Henson Gage

Rachel Farene Brown

Lila Jo Henson Gage, age 86, departed on March 9, 2020 at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, Ky. She was born September 15, 1933 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late William Abner and Mary Olive Moore Henson. Lila was united in marriage to Arthur Ray Gage on February 12, 1956. Mr. Gage preceded her in death on August 16, 2004.

Mrs. Gage was a State of TN employee for 26 years. She was an active member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where she served in many positions. Lila was also a former member of Eastern Star and a 1952 graduate of Selmer High School. Her greatest accomplishments, as she stated, were her kids and grandkids. She shared a passion for Tennessee football and basketball with her son.

Mrs. Gage is survived by one son, Terry R. Gage of Louisville, Ky; two grandchildren, Kelly Hurst Terry of Halls, Tenn. and Brian Hurst (Trisha) of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Hurst of Bethel Springs, Tenn. and Wilson Terry of Halls, Tenn.; a brother, Dennis Henson (Emma) of Michie, Tenn.; one sister, Kay Gage (Leo) of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; along with many loving family members and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gage was preceded in death by two daughters, infant daughter, April 13, 1958 and Janice Lynn Gage, May 20, 2008; two brothers, W.C. and Fray Henson; three sisters, Ann Mitchell, Marie Rankin, and Joyce Maness.

Services were held on March 12, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., Mike Hollaway officiated. Burial followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Rachel Farene Brown was born January 18, 1933 in Chester County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Clyde and Annie Mae Young.

She was united in marriage to Sammy Brown in May of 1994.

Mrs. Brown graduated from Chester County High School and the LPN program offered through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Crump. She was employed as a LPN for Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar for approximately 5 years. Working in her flower garden and baking pretty cakes were some of Mrs. Brown’s favorite pastimes, but her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchild. She was a long-time member of Adamsville First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Brown departed this life on March 10, 2020 in Adamsville, Tenn. at the age of 87 years, 1 month, 21 days. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Sammy Brown of Adamsville, Tenn.; three sons: Gary Jones, Reginald Jones and wife Debbie, and Kelly Jones and wife Jana; three daughters: Clenette Moore, Sammie Jo Hardy and husband Rickie, and Jan Renee Brown; fifteen grandchildren: Lucas Jones and wife Kayla, Colton Jones and wife Kayley, Steven Moore and wife Jennifer, Scarlett Gattis and husband Brian, Landon Simmons and wife Libba, Holly Simmons, Tara Redditt and husband Paul, Taylor McMurry and husband Ty, Bridgette Bryant, Heather Graham, Clay Bryant, Samantha Campbell and husband Tyler, Shelby Hardy, Charlie Brown, and Danielle Bearden; fourteen great-grandchildren: Malachi Jones, Micah Jones, Ella Moore, Addison Moore, Amelia Moore, London Gattis, Mahlon Gattis, Charleston Gattis, Hunter Sweat, Mamie Jones, McKenna Roland, Khloe Bryant, Harper Graham, and Olivia Austin; a great-great-grandchild, Sophie Sweat; her best friend and sister of the heart, Mary Jane Tenry; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickey Simmons, and a son, Terry Brown.

Services were held on March 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Adamsville First Baptist Church with Phil Mitchell, Steven Moore, and Scarlett Gattis officiating. Burial followed in the Adamsville Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Community Events • Come To The Table Due to the concerns of the COVID 19, Come To The Table at the Warehouse has been temporarily suspended until further notice.

• McNairy County Historical Meeting The McNairy County Historical Society meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Jack McConninco Memorial Library, 225 Oak Grove Rd, Selmer.

Norma Smith, a Bethel Springs history enthusiast, will present a program on How We Arrived in McNairy County with emphasis on Bethel Springs on March 31.

Annual Membership dues are $10.00 per person or $25.00 for family and $100.00 for an individual lifetime membership. Mail dues payment to McNairy County Historical Society, 114 N. Third St, Selmer, TN 38375. Anyone interested in the history of McNairy County is invited to attend the meetings.

• McNairy Cobra Soccer Sponsor Fundraiser Funds are needed for player gear, apparel, equipment, transportation and referees. Any donations will be appreciated. For information or questions, contact Head Coach Alek Floyd floyd.alek@mcnairy.org or call (731) 453-4332.

• Relay for Life Teams and help with Relay for Life are needed as the event gears up for this year. Those wanting to start a team or donate can call Cheryl Prather at 731-6102860.

• Interested in Becoming a Foster/Adoptive Parent Answering the call to become a foster parent is one of the most rewarding ways to have a positive and long-lasting impact on a child. Young people in foster care especially need nurturing adults because their own families are in crisis and unable to care for them.

Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization that provides free training, 24-hour support and monthly financial reimbursements to foster parents to help offset the costs of adding a child to their home. For more information about Youth Villages’ foster care program, please visit www. youthvillages.org or call Donna Goodman at (731)660-6767. Or text (731)988-8776.

• Imagination Library The McNairy County Imagination Library Board is currently selling ads and planning the 2021 Books From Birth Calendar. All funds that are raised by this project go directly to support McNairy County’s share of the cost for the books that are mailed to our birth to age five children who are enrolled in the program. The 2021 order will provide approximately 1,100 children an age-appropriate book at no cost to their family.

For more information call Brandy at (423) 322-8842.

March 19 • Forest Landowners Meeting Cancelled The Spring Meeting of the McNairy County Forest Landowners Association, scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at Eastview has been cancelled.

• Democrat Meeting Cancelled The McNairy County Democrat Party meeting has been cancelled.

March 21 • Selmer High School Alumni Banquet Cancelled The Selmer High School Alumni Banquet scheduled for March 21, 2020 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. The decision was not an easy one for the planning committee; however, the deci-

sion was reached to enable compliance with the CDC guidelines and concern for the public. The committee will be posting details on the new date on the Selmer High School Alumni Facebook page and the Selmer High School website selmerhighschool.org Details will also be published in the newspaper.

• World Missions Fundraiser World Missions Fundraiser will be held at The Church of God, 8270 Highway 57 East, Michie, TN 38357 on Saturday, March 21, starting at 11 a.m. Fish/Chicken Lunch Plate includes choice of fish or chicken, fries, hushpuppies, white beans, cole slaw and drink. Dessert sold separately. There will be a live auction and live gospel music singing.

Come eat a delicious meal, listen to some great music and stay for the auction.

• BHUPC Barbecue BHUPC will have a barbecue Saturday, March 21 beginning at 11 a.m. at BHUPC in Bethel Springs. Whole hog, barbecue and bologna. For information call (731) 614-8399, (731) 602-7419.

March 22 • Hunter Safety Field Day The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency would like to announce that a

Hunter Education Field Day will be held on Sunday afternoon March 22nd at 2 p.m. The field day will be held at the Eastview Community Center.

This course is designed for those students that have completed the online/cd course and need a field day in order to complete the course requirements. All students must register for the class at Tn.wildlife.org.

All students will need to bring a printout of successful completion of the online course with them to the field day.

April 4 • Michie School Alumni Reunion The annual Michie School Reunion will be held April 4, 2020 in the Michie School Cafeteria.

Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and a potluck meal will be served at 5:00 p.m.

All Michie School alumni, spouses and guests are welcome to attend. Those who graduated from Michie School in the 1940’s and 1950’s will be our special guests at this year’s reunion.

Please bring a favorite dish and join us for great memories, food and fun.

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Church Events March 23 - 30 • Marvelous March 2020 Celebrating 125 Years of Ministry at MGBC every Monday night in March at 6:30 p.m. - No Sunday PM Services.

Monday, March 23 - Dr. Willie McLaurin (Worship

by River Song Qt.); Monday, March 30 - Dr. Randy Davis (Worship by MGBC Music Min.).

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church is located at 6185 Rowsey School Road, Bethel Springs. For more information contact Pastor Mark LaRue (731) 607-1000, church office: (731) 645-8868.

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pin found at the NEC of the land conveyed to J.G. Edwards by deed of record in Deed Book 125 page 570; thence South 25 degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 145.63 feet with the Western boundary of Johnson passing an iron pin at 122.28 feet to a point in the center of Dan Head Road; thence South 69 degrees 29 minutes 27 seconds West for a distance of 111.51 feet with said road; thence South 76 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West for a distance of 181.37 feet with said road; thence South 86 degrees 05 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 307.42 feet with said road; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 54 seconds West for a distance of 274.46 feet with said road; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 369.51 feet with said road; thence North 87 degrees 52 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 103.13 feet with

said road; thence South 86 degrees 49 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 52.50 feet with said road; thence North 02 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 291.66 feet leaving said road and passing an iron pin at 25.45 feet, to an iron pin in a painted line, the Southern boundary of Swaim; thence South 87 degrees 09 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 1311.65 feet with the Southern boundary of Swaim to the point of beginning, together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record, said property contains 7.784 acres more or less, subject to mineral rights reservation in DB 48 page 91, ROMC.

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ister's Office for McNairy County.

Property address is 1630 Dan Head Road, Pocahontas, TN 38061.

Mary Frances Browder, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk & Master of McNairy County, TN. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk & Master 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 posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

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

unmatured against his/ her Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, within four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or of the posting, as the case may be) of this notice, otherwise, their claim will be forever barred.

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

Parcel ID Number: 123 018.01 Address/Description: 1630 Dan Head Road, Pocahontas, TN 38061.

Current Owner(s): GORDON CARLIN. Other Interested Party(ies): McNairy County, Tennessee.

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 File No.: 20-02366 FC01 7850 45, 46, 47 NOTICE TO CREDITORS As required by Chapter No. 175, Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended by Chapter 229, Public Act of 1971 Estate of MARY FRANCES BROWDER, Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on March 12, 2020, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of

This 12th day of March, 2020.

Linda Carol Brewer, Executor Estate of Mary Frances Browder Kim Boals, Clerk & Master Terry Abernathy, Attorney 7851 45, 46 NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by Chapter No. 426 Public Acts of Tennessee 1997 TCA §30-306 Case Number P-1593 In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL REVIERE RIETZ III, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on March 16, 2020, Letters of Administration, in respect to the Estate of Paul Reviere Rietz III, deceased, who died intestate on January 5, 2020, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court Clerk of McNairy County, Tennessee.

All persons, residents and non-residents, having claims, matured, or

Lysa Susan Wilkes, Administrator John E. Talbott, Attorney Kim Boals, Clerk & Master 7854 45, 46

HARDIN COUNTY STOCKYARD 3350 Hwy 226 Savannah, TN 38372

(731) 925-3287 (931) 224-2247

MARKET REPORT March 4, 2020 Total HD 1393

Last Week 1296 Last Year 1499

Cattle 1385 Goats 0 Hogs 8

#1 STEERS & BULLS

200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT 800-900 WT

175.00-192.00 163.00-175.00 154.00-163.00 143.00-154.00 134.00-143.00 123.00-134.00 108.00-123.00

NOW HIRING $8.50 Full-Time and 4 Part-Time Hours Available

#1 HEIFERS

200-300 WT 300-400 WT 400-500 WT 500-600 WT 600-700 WT 700-800 WT 800-900 WT

143.00-154.00 135.00-142.00 129.00-135.00 122.00-129.00 116.00-122.00 109.00-116.00 95.00-109.00

High Dressing Utility Cows 56.00-64.00 High Dressing Slaughter Bulls 89.00-94.00

WEEKLY PAYCHECKS! APPLY. . .

LOAD LOTS

66 strs avg. wt. 774 lbs. 134.00 21 hfrs avg. wt. 427 lbs. 142.50 68 strs avg. wt. 693 lbs. 143.00 70 strs avg. wt. 683 lbs. 143.00 56 strs avg. wt. 855 lbs. 125.75 57 strs avg. wt. 856 lbs. 125.75 42 strs avg. wt. 576 lbs. 151.00 40 hfrs avg. wt. 551 lbs. 134.00 VIDEO SALES 2 loads strs base wt. 550 lbs. 167.00

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020

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Mid-South Garage Doors 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

Hardin County Stockyards, Inc.

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

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

• Full-Time Admissions Counselor • Full-Time RECORDS ASSOCIATE • FULL-TIME Health Information Management Instructor (Clifton, TN and Henderson, TN) For more information on job duties/responsibilities and to complete the application process, please visit www.tcatcrump.edu, click About the TCAT, Jobs and Employment, and desired job position.

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is an equal opportunity provider. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Brian Harris, Interim Vice President, PO Box 89, Crump, TN 38327, brian.harris@tcatcrump.edu See the full non-discrimination statement at tcatcrump.edu/about/nondiscrimination-statement.

Hillcrest Meadows Apartments Hiring Local Drivers and Shop Workers (731) 689-3877

Valid CDL Class A 24 Months Experience • Paid Weekly • Health Insurance Sign-On Bonus 645 Damron Loop Counce, TN 38326

Positions Require: -High School Diploma or Equivalent -Primarily involves standing, walking, driving and lifting mainly outdoors -State issued driver’s license required with clean record -Background checks where applicable Resumes maybe accepted at: Recycling Center 170 W. Court Ave Rm 102 Selmer, TN 38375 Or may email: mcnairysw@mcnairycountytn.com Equal Opportunity Employer and Title IV Compliant

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

Job Opening McNairy County Recycling Center Environmental Recycling Specialist-Labor - Sorting recyclable materials and hazardous items - Be able to work and operate a fork lift with current certification (preferred)

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

2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Townhouses Available Now Income Based Rent Deposits starting at $50

Apply in person

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Roofing Services Storm Damage Insurance Claims Specialist

Shingles • Metal • Wood Repair Vinyl Siding • Painting

FREE ESTIMATES

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24 Hour Emergency Tarping Services

(662) 808-1883 Office WHOLESALE PRICES

10% Off Material and Labor • Seniors, Military, Fire Fighters & Police

(662) 603-7170

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

HOME BANKING COMPANY We at Home Banking Company take the health and wellbeing of our customers, employees, friends and family very seriously during this unprecedented time in our country, state and communities. Our focus is to protect and continue to serve our loyal customers and communities in the safest and best way possible.

We are currently open for business with full service at all of our banking locations in Savannah, Selmer, Corinth, Finger and Michie with no impact at present. Our Senior Management remains dedicated to providing superior service by every Team Member. Home Banking Company has systems and protocol in place to serve you remotely via our Online Banking app, Telephone banking, drive up services and our ATM network if the need arises.

We are here to help you navigate any of these services; feel free to contact us at one of our branches and we will be happy to assist you.

Selmer 731-645-6166 Savannah 731-926-9000 Corinth 662-287-1883

Finger 731-934-4655 Michie 731-239-8790

Your Friends and Family at Home Banking Company.

Proud of Our Past Looking to the Future

Adult Education classes will not be offered through April 1, 2020.

-In accordance with the Governor's request and McNairy County Schools, there will be no adult education classes offered through April 1. Given the developing nature of the virus issue, this date could be extended.

-All Hi-Set/GED testing is suspended during this time.

Our next scheduled test on April 9th hasn't been cancelled.

Students can meet with instructor Alex Beene on a limited basis at the Charlotte Boley Adult Education Center, 701 Industrial Drive, Selmer to answer questions, concerns and to provide education students can utilize from home.

McNairy County Board of Education

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

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

McNairy County Board of Education

ACCEPTING BIDS

ACCEPTING BIDS

The McNairy County Board of Education will be accepting bids for Weekly Collection of Non-Hazardous Small Commercial Waste for the 2020-2021 school year.

The McNairy County Board of Education will be accepting bids for Custodial Supplies.

Bids should be delivered to the McNairy County Board of Education Office by 12:00 noon on Friday, April 3, 2020 and will be opened on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 11:20.

ACCEPTING BIDS The McNairy County Board of Education will be accepting bids for Mops/Uniforms/Mats.

We greatly appreciate your trust and understanding as we navigate through the ever changing environment that we find ourselves in now and over the next few months.

Should the situation require additional measures please know that we will continue to be here and serve your financial needs as we have for over 105 Years.

McNairy County Literacy Council Public Notice

McNairy County Board of Education

All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside, “Bid for Custodial Supplies”, and be delivered to the McNairy Board of Education Office by 11:00 a.m. on April 3, 2020 and will be opened on April 8, 2020 at 11:00.

All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside, “Bid for Mops/Uniforms/Mats”, ATTN: Greg Martin. Bids should be delivered to the McNairy Board of Education Office on April 3, 2020 by 12:00 noon and will be opened on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:40 a.m.

Bid specifications may be obtained at the following location: McNairy County Board of Education 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.

SPRING FIX UP Laminate Flooring

5ft or 6ft

French Doors

starting at

starting at

.79¢ sq. ft. $299.95 .69¢ sq. ft.

1/2” Plywood

1x6

$18.95

Beaded White Pine

#1 Interior Doors

/sheet

board .70¢ / foot

4x8 Foam Sheathing

4x8 Siding

7/16 (4x8) OSB

/sheet

/sheet

$8.95 3/4 inch

Bid specifications may be obtained at the following location: McNairy County Board of Education 530 Mulberry Ave., Suite 2 Selmer, TN 38375

$69.95

$18.95

$7.75

Fiberglass Architectural Crossties Tub & Shower Shingles Reg. $55.95 sq.

(1 piece)

$215.00

$12.99

Now

$39.95/sq.

each

Wood 3 Tab Plank-Look Shingles Porcelain Tile Reg. $46.95 sq.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Bid specifications may be obtained at the following location: McNairy County Board of Education 530 Mulberry Ave., Suite 2 Selmer, TN 38375

Porcelain Tile

$1.19 per square foot

Now

$29.95/sq.

Stud Grade

Studs

$2.59 ea.

New Load of Waterproof Flooring

$1.79/sq.ft.

Advertise here for as low as $8 a week.

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.

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.

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DRAIN SERVICE

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PLUMBING

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Towing & Recovery

• Weekends & Holidays • Same Fair Rate

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• Metal • Shingles •Flat Roofs Call Jonathan Moore (731) 609-5567 “We’ve Got You Covered” Professional, Trustworthy, Dependable

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

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

TREE SERVICE

STATEWIDE BAIL BONDING

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

(731) 610-7405

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We offer Repair & Install Service Including heating and air!

Financing Available!

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HEATING/AIR

ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING

Frankie Wilson Bethel Springs, TN

(731) 610-4512

Flowers Repair Service Bus.: 731-632-0492

(731) 422-6226

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

(731) 610-6712

WILSON’S A/C & HEATING

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ADVERTISE HERE!

Advertise your business in this spot for $8 per week (For info. call the office 731-645-5346 or come by 111 North Second St., Selmer)

CORINTH CLEARANCE CENTER

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020

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