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Volume 119, Issue 11

Early voting kicks off in McNairy Co. Election Day: Tuesday, Aug. 6 Early Voting Ends: Saturday, Aug. 1

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Early voting has begun in McNairy County for the upcoming Aug. 6 election.

“We had 144 total vote on the first day,” McNairy County Election Commissioner Joanie Collins said.

“That’s pretty close to normal.”

A total of 300 voters cast ballots in the first two days, down about 10 percent from the same two days in 2016. Numbers are up 16 percent from 258 voters in 2012.

A total of 91,106 early votes have been cast statewide.

Collins said voters will need a valid photo ID and keep COVID-19 precautions.

“They have to practice social distancing and we do have a sanitation table,” she said. “They can use sanitizer and put on gloves to vote. These are not required, but we do strongly encourage that. We also strongly encourage people to wear a mask.”

Voters are encouraged to park in the back parking lot of the annex at 400 Mulberry Ave. “We are having them come in the door under the awning and they will go down this long hallway so they can practice social distancing.,” Collins said.

“They come to the back where the awning is.”

Early voting is available from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.

- noon Saturday and runs through Aug. 1.

McNairy Co. COVID-19 Cases as of July 21

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Log truck driver dies from injuries

By Joel Counce

“He would give you the shirt off his back.”

Staff Writer

A Bells, Tennessee man has died as a result of injuries sustained in a July 6 accident in McNairy County.

Curtis Davis, 57, passed away on July 13 at Regional One (The Med) in Memphis.

Davis was driving a 1997 International truck hauling logs on Highway 45 near the McNairy County Justice Complex when he lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a guardrail and a John Deere Zero-Turn lawnmower operated by Billy O’Connor of Corinth.

Connor, 49, died at the scene.

Davis’ brother, Clint, remembers him as a good friend.

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“If he was a friend to you, you never had one better,” he said. “He would quit a paying job to help someone else and he’s done that more than once.”

Davis’ mother, Joyce Ward, remembered his generous spirit.

“He never had much,” she said.

“But if he had a dollar and you needed it, he would give it to you. He would give you the shirt off his back.”

Fire chief: CARES Act money will fund PPE

By Joel Counce

Davis’ sister, Denise Davis-Miller, agreed.

“I remember when he didn’t have much, he was worried about some neighbor’s kids not having enough for Christmas,” she said.

Davis-Miller said her brother never knew the accident was fatal.

“He never knew he hurt anyone,” she said. “We didn’t want to tell him while he was recovering.”

Tastes So Good

Michie gets award for best water

Staff Writer

The McNairy County Fire Department is set to receive $11,000 in an Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S).

“That’s going to be for PPE for first responders and firefighters,” McNairy County Fire Chief Steve Stoll said. “It is geared toward COVID-19.

“It will go for things like jump suits, goggles, face mask, protective clothing and thermometers, things.”

FEMA is awarding $100

See FIRE, 4

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Michie has the best drinking water in West Tennessee.

The Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) judged drinking water from eight counties - Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison, McNairy, Shelby, and Tipton – for clarity, bouquet and taste.

Senator Ed Jackson, R e p r e sentative Chris Todd, Ed Jackson III of Congressman Kustoff’s office, TAUD Board President Pat Riley and Steve Bowers of 101.5 FM, acted as judges for the conRoger Jenkins test.

“This was a good accomplishment,” Michie Water Department Manager Roger Jenkins said. “I’m proud of the employees. We take our drinking water seriously. People don’t understand how hard it is. It takes a lot of people working behind the scenes to put it out there.”

Michie employs five Jenkins, maintenance and water plant opera-

“ It takes a lot of people working behind the scenes to put it out there.”

MCCAB plans back to school drive-through

By Joel Counce Staff writer

Staff photo by Joel Counce

Michie Water Department Manager Roger Jenkins examines the pressure filter at the town’s water department last week. Michie was awarded best drinking water by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD). tor; Cody Jenkins, water and distribution operator; Hunter Butler, water and distribution operator; Samantha Denton, administrative assistant and Janice Durbin, city recorder.

Michie uses a ground water well system to supply its water.

“We have a lot of iron. We go through a process to get that out.

We add chlorine and potassium permanganate to get the iron out. We go through a sedimentation process.”

Potassium permanganate dissolves iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide into solid particles so they can be filtered out of the water.

Michie also uses an aeration and

sedimentation basin, a process that involves removing solid particles through moving water. The aeration helps remove hydrogen sulfate, a gas that causes a “rotten egg” odor.

“There are four pressure filters,” Jenkins said. “We have a grade 3 license to run this place, because there is so much iron in the water. Most departments have a level 1.”

Pressure filters are back washed every other day, according to Jenkins.

“Under normal operations, the water comes in through the tops of the pressure filters,” he said. “When

See WATER, 4

A McNairy County agency and Selmer Parks and Rec. are working together to welcome area students back to school.

The McNairy County Community Advisory Board (MCCAB) will host its 10th annual Back-toSchool event at the Selmer City Park 10 a.m. til noon July 27.

“This has always been inside at Lakeview Church,” MCCAB Back to School Coordinator Pam Carroll said. “But this year is different. We’re going to have a drive-through at the park.”

The drive-through will start at the main entrance off Mulberry Avenue and exit by Selmer Elementary School.

“Parents will need to pull up and tell us what age group they need,” Carroll said. “We will give them the school supplies they need.”

See SCHOOL, 4

Local quilting group helps renovate Pat’s Cafe

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

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Pat Knight decided to update her cafe - along Court Avenue and Third Street in Selmer – for the first time in 32 years.

“I wanted to update the stools,” Knight said.

“I asked customers about how to reupholster them and they recommended the quilting ladies.”

Pins and Needles, a quilting group that meets at the McNairy County Museum Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., agreed to replace the green leather covering on

the stools.

“We had never done anything like this before,” Pins and Needles Chairwoman Linda Smith said.

“We had only done quilts, but this was a short leap from that.”

Smith, Faye Miller, Raven Maxwell and Vicki Sullivan sewed the 10 stool covers and returned them to the cafe.

Pat’s Cafe is open 5 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday.

“We have been featured inside the Tennessee State Museum and we were awarded Best Slugburger at the Rockabily Festival twice,” Knight said.

Staff photo by Joel Counce

Quilting group Pins and Needles reupholstered stools at Pat’s Cafe in downtown Selmer. Linda Smith, Faye Miller, Pat’s Cafe owner Pat Knight, Raven Maxwell and Vicki Sullivan celebrated the completion of renovations at the cafe last week.

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Wednesday, july 22, 2020

McNairy Central FFA holds annual fundraiser

Lani Moore with the McNairy Central FFA picks corn during the student organizations’ annual fundraiser last week.

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The McNairy Central Future Farmers of America (FFA) raised more than $8,700 picking and selling corn as part of a fundraiser for activities in the coming school year.

McNairy Central FFA advisor Nick Cook said the fundraiser does more for the students than raise money.

“It gives them a chance to work together toward a goal,” he said. “Usually, we have some ears left over, but we have been selling out everyday.

“I don’t know if the coronavirus has more people coming and stocking up or what, but people bought like crazy.”

McNairy Central senior Paige Isbell said this year would be different for the organization.

“The money usually goes to fund activities we do throughout the year,” she said.

“This year may be different because of the virus. But it will still go into our account for food at meetings and helps with other

things we do.”

The corn was grown on a 3.5 acre plot and provided by Jimmy and Scott Fullen’s Mid-South Family Farms. The seed was provided by the MidSouth Farmers Co-op, Keith Saum, Austin Raines and Kenny Hamm.

Senior Eli Holcombe Nick Cook said the fundraiser is important to the organization.

“This is the only fundraiser we have each year,” he said. “If the organization doesn’t have money, we can’t have the tailgates we have at football games or go to state and regional conventions.”

The Tennessee State FFA Convention was canceled last school year due to COVID-19 concerns.

“It gives them a chance to work together toward a goal.”

McNairy Central sophomore Major Prince loads ears of corn on a wagon at the field used the Future Farmers of America for the organizations annual fundraiser. Proceeds from sell of corn go to support the groups’ activities throughout the school year.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

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Shelter of Love Water department recovering from flood Humane society helps find

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Selmer Water Department is slowly getting back to normal operations after a flood damaged electrical, motor, pumps, scada system and two generators. The plant pumps about 1 million gallons of water per day.

Selmer water customers were put on a boil water notice from the morning of July 1 until the afternoon of July 2.

“We had a filter take out and we had to shut it down until we could get it back up and running,” Public Works Director Richard Ashe said of the shutdown. “We never had any unfiltered water. It is still the same quality of water we have always been able to put out.”

Ashe said progress is slow, but steady.

“The further we go, the more damage we are finding,” he said. “We got an estimate on one of the issues and it was about

$28,000. It’s not anything that money can’t fix.”

Ashe said specialty parts ordered for the repairs have delayed completion of the project.

“We will get it fixed,” he said. “We probably had 7 million gallons of water in the air in reserves when this hit. These water tanks are for reserves.

“In the day when it gets hot and dry, we may not be able to pump enough, but we already have that in reserves.”

Ashe said the water department has never completely shutdown through the flood and repair process.

“We’ve been OK,” he said.

“Unless something else happens, I think we’re going to make it. We could have a big fire and that would hurt us. We could have a power outage and that would hurt us.”

The department is still down a generator at one pump.

Guys board votes to pave section of Highway 45

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Guys Mayor and Board of Aldermen passed a measure to use $39,820 from a Local Government Support Grant to pave a section of old Highway 45 in the town.

The board voted to use a total of $70,000 to pave the stretch of highway.

“If we use the (county employees), we will only be paying for the labor,” Guys Mayor Keith Rinehart said. “I hate not getting estimates on it, but we’ve been waiting on that two years.”

The Tennessee General Assembly, in June, 2020, voted to offer local governments grants in response to local government needs and impact of COVID-19.

The funds may be used to offset the

loss of local revenue or supplement local revenue.

The funds will be made available by July 31.

The board also: - chose to not rent out the town’s community center for another month.

“We have been doing that on a monthto-month basis,” Guys Alderman Wayne Henry said. “With the numbers (of COVID-19 cases) going up, I think we need to continue that.”

- voted to purchase insurance for board members and volunteer firefighters from AirEvac for a total annual price of $780.

The Guys Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet at 7 p.m. the third Monday of

fur-ever homes for animals

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

The Animal Shelter Friends Humane Society of McNairy County has moved more than 100 dogs since opening in October of last year.

“I think we’re doing well,” Animal Shelter Vice President Mary Grammar said.

“We really need volunteers.”

The shelter currently has six dogs.

“I fall in love with all the dogs because they’re needy and pitiful,” Grammar said.

“They’ve been dumped off and dropped on the sides of the road and in ditches.”

Donations to the animal shelter can be made by attaching money to a Selmer water bill.

“You can add a dollar or two,” Grammar said.

“We always need it, and most people would never miss that. With enough people doing it, it could make a big difference.”

The shelter has six dogs: Sparky, a male white and tan Beagle mix; Dozer, a male tan and white shepherd mix; Pepper, a female red healer; Paisley, a female white

Staff photo by Joel Counce

Friends of the Animal Shelter Vice-President Mary Grammar pets Rosie, a terrier mix, at the shelter building on Airport Road.

and tan shepherd mix; Scooby, a female Boxer mix and Mama, a female brindle Boxer mix.

Art festival still on schedule

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

Renaissance On Main will paint downtown Adamsville on Sept. 26.

The third annual En Plein Air festival will began at 9 a.m. with registration on that day.

Leipers Fork artist Pam Padgett will judge the paintings from noon to 2 p.m., along with a wet paint sale.

There will also be music and concessions available.

“This art festival has drawn both professional and emerging artists from Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama,” Renaissance On Main Director Robin Less said. “Young and

old are encouraged to join in the fun.”

The competition is open to anyone 15 years or older and has two categories: professional and open with first, second and third place prizes for each.

“En plein air” is painting a scene live.

Artists at the September festival will paint in various locations of downtown Adamsville.

“Pam will also do a live demonstration from 2 to 3 p.m.,” Lees said. “It is also open to the public and a true opportunity to see first hand painting ‘en plein air.”

Padgett, a West Virginia native, works with traditional themes including landscape, still life and figures. She is a graduate of Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

County mayor talks budget, lack of women on committees

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith said the county’s budget committee has done its job.

“In the last two years, we have balanced the budget,” he said. “We have not taken any from debt service.”

Smith drew criticism from some commissioners during the July meeting for a lack of women on five dif-

ferent committees.

“I don’t have any problem with putting women on any committee,” he said.

“But we have seven districts with three commissioners from each.

There are five women on the commission; not every district has a female representative.”

Most committees – with the exception of Audit, Ethics and Finance – have seven members, one from

each district.

“I’m not going to put more than one commissioner from an individual district on a committee,” he said.

“That is not fair because some residents would not get represented.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

State jobless rate takes a dip

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NASHVILLE - Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased in June for the second consecutive month after reaching an all-time high in April, according to preliminary data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The June 2020 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.7%, down 1.3 percentage points from May’s revised rate of 11%.

One year ago, the rate was 3.4%, very near the state’s all-time low un-

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the pressure filters,” he said. “When we backwash them, the water goes in from the bottom of the pressure filter into the backwash line.”

The process takes about 15 minutes per filter, about an hour total.

Michie services about 1,100 customers with about 300,000 gallons of water per day.

Jenkins, a Counce native, joined the Michie Water Department in 2007 and was honored with the TAUD Operator of the Year in 2012.

TAUD was slated to host the Best Tasting Water in Tennessee Contest in each of our eleven regions in a statewide contest on Augst 13. The event, scheduled for Gatlinburg, has been postponed.

The National Rural Water Association Rally in Washington DC is set for winners from all 50 states in February, 2021.

million in supplemental FY 2020 funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) and related supplies prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Staff photo by Joel Counce

Adamsville shortstop Greenlea Lipford fires a ground ball to first base during the Lady Cardinals’ abbreviated 2020 season. Lipford signed to play with the Columbia State Lady Chargers last week.

Adamsville softball player signs with Columbia State

By Joel Counce Staff Writer

An Adamsville softball player has signed on to play at the next level.

Infielder/outfielder Greenlea Lipford committed to play at Columbia State for the 2021 spring season.

“She was a hard worker,” Adamsville Lady Cardinals Head Coach Lani Price said. “She was aggressive, always wanted to win, always played hard. She’s super competitive.”

Lipford hit .500 in 2020 season abbreviated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

She finished her junior year with a .365 batting average and hit .372 in her sophomore campaign. Lipford hit .400 her freshman year.

“She’s one of the best hitters I’ve ever coached,” Price said. “She’s a good, smart kid.”

The Lady Chargers did not get to play a season in 2020.

Columbia State is led by Head Coach Lori Lindsey.

employment rate of 3.3%.

Tennessee experienced recordhigh unemployment in April when the jobless number spiked to 15.5% at the height of business closures due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

Before the pandemic, the state’s previous record-setting unemployment rate was 12.9% in January 1983.

Between May and June, the state’s employers added 108,500 nonfarm jobs.

The top three sectors for job creation across Tennessee were leisure/ hospitality, government, and education and health services.

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school supplies they need.”

Carroll said the program began as a way to provide school supplies to local students.

“We will start with school supplies,” she said.

“We will have drawstring bags along with various school supplies – loose leaf paper, glue sticks, erasers, pencils, rulers, pocket

As the state slowly reopens, employers are creating new job opportunities, but there is still a deficit when comparing year-to-year data.

From June 2019 through June 2020, Tennessee lost 154,000 positions.

The largest decrease came in the leisure/hospitality sector, followed by the manufacturing sector, and then the professional/business services sector.

Nationally, seasonally adjusted unemployment dropped by 2.2 percentage points in June, going from 13.3% to 11.1%.

“We’re going to be buying, protective clothing for us,” Stoll said. “It is important that we protect ourselves, it helps us protect the citizens of McNairy County, too.”

The FEMA money is part of the CARES Act, passed into law in March,

2020.

The $2.2 trillion dollar package sent funds to businesses, corporations, counties, municipalities and individuals.

“We expect the money to be available to us in the next couple of weeks,” Stoll said.

folders, crayons, things like that.”

The event is open to students in grades K through 12, Carroll said.

“There is no income level or restrictions,” she said. “Every year, we have required students to be with the parents, but this year, we will use the honor system. We trust that a parent who asks for supplies for four children needs them for four children.”

The opening days for

school this year will be staggered for different grades, with first, fifth, and ninth grades attending the first day. Second, sixth and 10th grades will go for their first day on July 31. Third, seventh and 11th start on Aug. 3.

Grades four, eight and high school seniors have their first day Aug. 4. Students then start the rotation again.

All students attend school together Aug. 11.

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MCNAIRY COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Bible Class: Wed. night 7 p.m.

Prayer: Wed. night 6 p.m.

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

Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Sunday night: 5 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Locke Road Baptist Locke Road, Selmer 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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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Your vote can make a difference For the Independent Appeal

The freedom to vote is America’s most important political right and was the most hard-won.

In addition to the Bill of Rights, voting rights for all American citizens over the age of 18, was not always a default right.

When the United States Constitution was originally written it did not specify who could vote, but established how the new country would vote.

In Article 1 of the Constitution, it was determined that members of the Senate and House of Representatives would both be elected directly by popular vote.

The president, however, would be elected not by direct vote, but by the Electoral College. The Electoral College assigns a number of representative votes per state, typically based on the state’s population.

When considering if you plan to vote or not, remember that in the early years, the question of who could vote was largely left to the states to determine who was eligible in the early 1800’s.

It wasn’t until 1869, after the 15th Amendment passed, that black men were allowed to vote.

Women were denied the right to vote until 1920, after long efforts from the women’s suffrage movement resulted in the 19th Amendment.

Your vote matters. Many think their vote cannot make a difference. That could not be further from the truth.

Many politicians are defeated in close elections.

In 2000, Al Gore narrowly lost the Electoral College vote to George W. Bush. That election came down to a recount in Florida, where Bush won the popular vote by such a small margin that it triggered a recount and a Supreme Court case. Bush won Florida by 537 votes. Had only 600 more voters gone to the polls in Florida, there may have been an different president.

As we enter State and Federal Primary and County General elections, remember take advantage of your right to vote. It is your civic duty. Early voting runs from July 17 to August 1 with Election Day on August 6.

When asked the importance of voting, Tim Mast, McNairy County Elections Commission, stated, “Every one of our lives are impacted by those elected to serve our Nation, our State and our Country. I believe we owe it to our families, our neighbors and ourselves to be informed on the issues and elect the best candidates to lead and serve.”

Voters can find early voting and Election Day voting locations, view and mark sample ballots and much more with the GoVoteTN app or online at GoVoteTN.com.

“I encourage voters to take advantage of Tennessee’s generous early voting period. Early voting offers the flexibility to choose their location and time to cast a ballot.

Across Tennessee county election commissions have been preparing to run a safe and secure election,” said Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State.

Tennesseans are expected to do their part wearing a face covering and maintaining a six foot distance from polls or other officials.

Many think their vote cannot make a difference.

That could not be further from the truth. Many politicians are defeated in close elections.

aYour Vote Matters Early election July 17 - August 1 ELECTION DAY AUGUST 6

The dangers of groupthink

By Bryan Golden For the Independent Appeal

“Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when a group of wellintentioned people make irrational or non-optimal decisions spurred by the urge to conform or the believe that dissent is impossible.” – Psychology Today Groupthink is deleterious to individuals and organizations. Groupthink results in bad decisions becoming institutionalized to the detriment of all involved, in addition to all who are impacted by the resulting group behavior.

With groupthink, there is pressure to conform to various outlooks, opinions, or ways of thinking. Pressure may come from the group, your family, friends, or segments of society.

Pressure may involve threats of being ostracized if you don’t conform.

In unchecked situations, threats and actions become physical.

The fear of losing friends, or becoming an outcast, is a powerful motivator. No one wants to be rejected.

However, when you compromise your beliefs out of fear, you set yourself up for long-term unhappiness.

Capitulating to groupthink erodes your self-esteem, while making you miserable. You won’t be happy abandoning your core beliefs. Your psychological health will be impacted, leaving you frustrated and stressed.

You have your own set of beliefs, morals, and ethics which are based on your values. You instinctively know right from wrong. Your outlook emanates from your ethical ground-

ing. Your beliefs are not dependent on what others think.

Groupthink is a source of external pressure on your beliefs. Groupthink can exist at work, in your community, in your social network, and in your circle of friends and relatives. Groupthink feeds on an individual’s fear of being shunned or attacked for holding their own views.

The imposition of groupthink has a chilling effect on individual thought and speech. Groupthink is the manifestation of intolerance which stifles the free flow of ideas. This discriminates against independent thinkers.

Groupthink demands unquestioning obedience.

Capitulating to groupthink feeds the groupthink. Groupthink gains power by suppressing independent and contradictory thought. Conformity is essential for groupthink to persist. Groupthink seeks to immediately shutdown any and all dissent.

Fear and intimidation are the tools of groupthink.

Groupthink is defeated by independent thinking individuals who refuse to capitulate to the group’s demands of compliance. You must say NO to demands of compliance.

You should not change your thinking and behavior in response to threats.

Groupthink cannot persist without blind obedience. It only takes a few people saying NO to groupthink to erode its viability.

When you are overwhelmed, fatigued, and worn out, you must stand firm instead of giving in to groupthink. Resist the temptation of succumbing to so called conventional

wisdom. Say NO to peer pressure. A groupthink view point does not make it right. Furthermore, the purveyors of groupthink are often a very vocal minority masquerading as mainstream thinkers.

Asking questions and engaging in debate are powerful tools in vanquishing groupthink. Information and “facts” that you hear, read, or watch must be assessed as to their validity.

Question everything you read and hear. News stories must be validated by checking the sources. Too much of what is reported today is either biased or has its own agenda.

Think for yourself. If something you see or hear doesn’t make sense, you must remain skeptical until the truth is uncovered. Resist jumping on the groupthink bandwagon in the quest of acceptance.

Keep an open mind. Be receptive to different ways of thinking. Encourage others to think for themselves rather than blindly following the crowd. Good ideas always stand up to scrutiny. Anyone who rejects being questioned should be avoided.

Thinking for yourself prevents you from falling prey to groupthink.

Never compromise your values, ethics, or morals. Stand up for what is right. Question anything which doesn’t make sense. Never participate in any negative behavior which is destructive or causes harm to others.

Bryan is the author of “Dare to Live Without Limits.” Contact Bryan at Bryan@columnist.com or visit DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com.

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

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

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

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

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Obituaries

Wednesday, july 22, 2020

Lottie Faye Taylor

Bishop Gene Dixon

Bobby Lee Dickey

Lottie Faye Taylor of Pocahontas, Tenn. was born July 11, 1932 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Samuel Elby King and Flossie Mae Smith King. She was the second oldest of 16 children and a mother figure to her younger siblings.

Mrs. Taylor was united in marriage to Marion L. Taylor on September 23, 1951.

Mr. Taylor preceded her in death on November 22, 1998. She was a member of the Sanctified Church of Christ in the Rose Creek Community. She worked as a custodian at the Selmer Elementary School for over 20 years. She enjoyed children in general and being a mother to all. She also enjoyed her flowers, gardening and being with family.

Mrs. Taylor departed this life on July 17, 2020 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 88 years, 6 days.

She is survived by her children: Donna Faye Vincent (Larry Hughes) of Pocahontas, Tenn., Delores Mae Jarman of Kansas City, Mo., Mark Taylor (Celia) of Pocahontas, Tenn., Brenda Mathis McCalmon (Tommy) of Walnut, Miss.; seven grandchildren: Nichols J. Lehmann III (Lisa), Anthony L. Lehmann (Sharon), Jennifer E. Sandau (Shane), Joshua L. Taylor (Amanda), Jesse A. Taylor, Rachel McNatt, Benjamin Mathis (Haley); 11 great grandchildren; four sisters, Coy Jeter, Jo Seidler (Fred), Kathy Dye, Patricia Exum (Don); and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.

Services were held on July 19, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., Fred Seidler officiated. Burial followed in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Selmer, Tenn.

Bishop Gene Dixon was born June 22, 1956 in Peoria, Ill., the son of the late Bishop Franklyn “Bud” and Nelly Dixon.

Mr. Dixon was a coin collector, enjoyed fishing and loved his family dearly.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge and served honorably in the United States Marines Corps.

He retired from Mitsubishi.

Mr. Dixon departed this life on July 5, 2020 in Bolivar, Tenn. at the age of 64 years, 13 days. He is survived by wife, Nancy Dixon of Selmer, Tenn.; four daughters, Christina Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Pearl Bucio, Nancy Baxin; two sons, Bobby Martin, William Martin; a brother, Dennis Dixon; 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren.

Services were held on July 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Bobby Lee Dickey was born August 30, 1952 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Lindsey Esco and Amanda Kathleen Wyatt Dickey.

He was united in marriage to Sharon Greene on September 5, 1974.

Bobby Lee worked for many years as a truck driver. He enjoyed being outdoors - working in his garden or shop. He was a friendly guy who enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Dickey departed this life on July 12, 2020 in Jackson, Tenn. at the age of 67 years, 10 months, 12 days. He is survived by his wife Sharon Dickey of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two sons, Trinity O’Neal Dickey and wife Brandy of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Brandon Dickey of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Joshua Dickey, Cameron Dickey, Brooklyn Roberts, Hailey Roberts; two brothers, Charles Dickey and wife Joyce of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Jerry Lynn Dickey of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; a sister, Diane Jenkins of Jackson, Tenn.; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Dickey was preceded in death by a brother, Roger O’Neal Dickey.

Private family service.

Vallie Kiser Helton

Vallie Rhea Kiser Helton, formerly of Selmer, age 80, died at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on July 16, 2020.

She was born September 29, 1939, the daughter of the late Elmer Dee and Olga Louvestie Sweat Kiser. She graduated from the old Selmer High School in 1958.

She was a retired sewing machine operator from Garan, Mfg. and worked at Regency Sportswear. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Methodist Church.

Ms. Vallie was preceded in death by six brothers: R.A. Kiser, L.D. Kiser, Raymond Kiser, Alford Kiser, Wilford Kiser, Dennie Kiser; four sisters, Lockie Williams, Vestie Dancer, Flaye Moore, Laverne Knight.

She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Cruse and husband Kem, Shelia Parmely and husband Rickey, Susan Knopf and husband John; eight grandchildren, Brittany Barnes and husband Brandon, Tyler Henley and wife Holly, Kyle Washington and wife Rachel, Lance Parmely, Lane Parmely, Abigail Cruse, Jon Landon Knopf; four great grandchildren, Cadence Barnes, Caliegh Barnes, Samuel Henley, and Emma Grace Henley; two sisters, Ruby Whitaker and Maylene Nold; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held on July 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., John Knopf and Daniel Holt officiated. Burial followed in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tenn.

Dean Guyer

Dean Guyer departed this life on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 6 days.

He was born in Memphis, Tenn. on September 10, 1938, the son of the late John Henry and Lola Mary Butler Guyer. On June 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Young, who survives.

Dean served his country in the United States Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1964. He had worked for the U.S. Postal Service and South Central Bell, which later became AT&T, in Memphis, Tenn.

Dean loved the Lord and his church family at Riverview Baptist Church in Savannah, Tenn. He had a love for woodworking, and watching his grandchildren in their sports, music, and whatever other activities they may be involved in at the time.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Patricia Ann Guyer of Crump, Tenn.; Dean is survived by his children, Allen Guyer and his wife Kristy of Savannah, Tenn., and Kim Vickery and her husband Chris of Crump, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brittney Nunnally, John Guyer, Ryan Guyer, Parker Vickery, and Paxton Vickery; great grandchildren, Sadie Rae Nunnally and Wade Thomas Nunnally; and his sister, Carolyn Graves.

Along with his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry, Roy, and Jay Guyer.

Memorial donations may be sent to Riverview Baptist Church, c/o Memphis Union Mission, 6750 TN-226, Savannah, TN 38372.

Services will be held on July 19, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah in Savannah, Tenn., with Allen Guyer, Dr. Jerry Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

Alvin Wilson

Alvin Wilson was born July 12, 1932 in Chester County, Tenn., the son of the late Ulyss Wilson and Jeroline Ray Wilson.

He was united in marriage to Mary Graham on November 3, 1951. Mrs. Wilson preceded him in death on May 22, 2015.

He served our country in the U. S. Army. Alvin taught school for many years before becoming a principal at Michie School and then at Bethel Springs School. He continued in education until he retired. He served on the McNairy County School Board and was a member of National Teachers Association and Tennessee Education Association. He enjoyed going to cattle sales and watching baseball. Alvin loved his family, spending time with his grandchildren and taking care of his wife’s dog, Old Yeller.

Mr. Wilson departed this life on July 19, 2020 in Humboldt, Tenn. at the age of 88 years, 8 days.

He is survived by two sons, John Wilson and wife Reba of Selmer, Tenn., Jimmy Wilson and wife Janice of Selmer, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Adam Wilson and wife Leann of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Andy Wilson of Selmer, Tenn., Andrea Kuchta and husband George of Dickson, Tenn., Jenna Foote and husband Adam of Adamsville, Tenn., Amy Gee and husband Matthew of Selmer, Tenn.; seven great grandchildren: Kinley Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Haylee Wilson, Caroline Kuchta, Kash Kuchta, Aleah Gee and Colby Gee; brother, Eugene Wilson and wife Margaret of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; sister, Frances Murray of Bethel Springs, Tenn.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by brother, Harold Wilson; Sister, Jessie Murray; two brothers-in-law, Tom and Gordan Murray.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 6 - 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Dennis McMahan officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery at Bethel Springs, Tenn. The family requests that visitors observe social distancing guidelines and wear masks to the visitation and service.

Stephen Eugene Lingelbach

Stephen Eugene Lingelbach, age 41, of Michie, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 6, 1978 to Clayton Wendall Lingelbach and Mattie Butler Lingelbach. He was a retail sales manager for Baber’s Rent to Own and worked for other rent to own facilities. Stephen was an avid Alabama fan and was a cat lover. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming in the creek and helping people. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church.

He leaves his parents: Clayton and Mattie Lingelbach of Michie, Tenn.; a brother, Clayton Lingelbach, Jr. of Counce, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Destiny Merryman (Andrew), Alex Lingelbach and Gillian Lingelbach; great nieces and nephews, Will Merryman and Lena Merryman. Numberous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clay and Virginia Robinson Lingelbach and a great niece, Arabella Merryman.

Visitation was held July 17 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Interment was at Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery with family only graveside service. Bro. Keith Driskell officiated.

Pallbearers were Doyle Butler, Casey Webb, Alex Lingelbach, Scott Johnson, John Wilbanks and Andrew Merryman.

Visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.net to send your condolences. In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to Loving Life at P.O. Box 224, Corinth, MS 38835 or Living Free at P.O. Box 2224, Corinth, MS 38835.

Douglas Treece

Clay Marcus Hunter

Douglas Winslow Treece was born March 21, 1942 in Leapwood, Tenn., the son of the late Clyde Sherman and Inez Harris Treece.

He was united in marriage to Gwelda West on August 15, 1964.

Mr. Treece was a 1960 graduate of Adamsville High School.

He attended college and technical schools and obtained certifications in heating and air conditioning. Mr. Treece owned and operated Action Air Conditioning in Shreveport, La.for many years before retiring and moving back to McNairy County. Playing golf and traveling with his wife and friends were some of his favorite pastimes; on occasion they would take a cruise together or a road trip. Mr. Treece loved driving, but was not always successful at avoiding speeding tickets. He enjoyed fixing everything and made it his mission to ensure his family wasn’t “shabby.” Mr. Treece was a member of the Selmer Masonic Lodge and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and the Al Chymia Shrine Temple in Memphis. He was a faithful member of Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Selmer, having served as an Elder. He also participated in the “Food For the Soul” program, delivering weekly meals to shut-ins and the disadvantaged.

Mr. Treece departed this life on July 16, 2020 in Selmer, Tenn. at the age of 78 years, 3 months, 25 days.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gwelda (West) Treece of Selmer, Tenn.; a son, William Sherman Treece of Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Jana Gail Treece of Shreveport, La.; two grandchildren, William Chance Walsh and Douglas Gray Walsh; a sister, Jelva Brooks of Memphis, Tenn.; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Treece was preceded in death by four brothers: Doyle Treece, Darrell Treece, Darwin Treece, and Hoyt Treece.

Services were held on July 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. with Joey Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Court Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Clay Marcus (Birdman) Hunter was born September 27, 1936 in Pinson, Tenn., the son of the late Alvin and Virgie Allison Hunter.

Mr. Hunter was united in marriage to Imogene English on April 9, 1971.

Mrs. Hunter preceded him in death on August 7, 2019. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He proudly served our country in the U. S. Army and in the National Guard. Clay retired from General Electric and later worked as a custodian at Adamsville Elementary School. He was a dedicated worker and very active in volunteering for many things, especially at the assisted living centers. He also was a volunteer with the Adamsville Fire Department. He enjoyed camping, music and square dancing.

Mr. Hunter departed this life on July 19, 2020 in Corinth, Miss. at the age of 83 years, 9 months, 22 days.

He is survived by his children: Harold English and wife Judy of Bartlett, Tenn., Pamala Coleman and husband Kirk of Robinson, N.C., Bobby Hunter of Pinson, Tenn., Jerry Hunter and wife Tammy of Hendson, Tenn., Renee Lambert and husband Ronnie of Adamsville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren: Jeremy English, Jason English, Dr. Jonathan English, Richard Loose, Amber Cupples, Kimberly Henson, Cody Henson, Crystal Pitchford, Roger Pitchford; 16 great grandchildren; siblings: Betty Steward of Selmer, Tenn., Bill Hunter of Selmer, Tenn., Johnny Hunter and wife Pat of Memphis, Tenn., Judy Outlaw of Dover, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Ann Hunter of Selmer, Tenn.; and a numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by siblings: X L Hunter, James Hunter, Frank Hunter, Jerry Hunter and Imogene Meyer.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 1 p.m. until service at 3 p.m., all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Harold Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in the Mars Hill Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

OBITUARIES

Vada Waller

Robert Taylor Gage

Vada Waller was born on July 9, 1935 in McNairy County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Winford and Connie Foster Gillham. She was later united in marriage to Curtis E. Waller, who preceded her in death on May 1, 2007. Mrs. Waller departed this life on July 17, 2020, at the age of 85 years and 8 days.

Mrs. Waller was a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church in Adamsville, Tenn. She lived in McNairy County, Tenn. all of her life and enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking.

Mrs. Waller is survived by her son, Allan E. Waller of Adamsville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, April Stults, Autumn Waller, and Tyler Allen; and two great grandchildren, Lilly Ruth Stults and Lucas Reed Stults.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Waller was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Waller Allen; two brothers; and two sisters.

Private graveside services were held on July 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Gilchrist Cemetery in Adamsville, Tenn., with officiating. Burial will follow in the Gilchrist Cemetery at Adamsville, Tenn.

Robert Taylor Gage, 90, of Decaturville, Tenn, passed away Wednesday, July 15th, at his home.

Bob graduated from Selmer High School Class of 1949. He was an Air Force Veteran and retired from General Motors. Bob was a member of Decaturville First Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener. He loved all types of flowers and vegetables. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and his granddaughters.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jean Wylie Gage, of Decaturville, a daughter, Kristen Keeton, of Decaturville, two granddaughters, Alyssa and Emily, two great grandsons, Max and Brently and many nieces and nephews.

He was a wonderful PaPa Bob to his girls and loved spoiling them.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Gage and Willie Turner Gage, two sisters andfive brothers, a son, Kevin Keeton and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Powers.

His funeral service was held at Reed’s Chapel, Decaturville, Tenn., at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 17, with burial following in Decaturville Cemetery.

Reed’s Chapel in Decaturville, Tenn. was in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Roberts Marvin Darnel Roberts was born Thursday, February 18, 1960, the eldest son of the late Bobby Lee and Willie Mable(Robinson)Roberts. Marvin departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Selmer, Tenn.

He grew up in McNairy County and attended the old McNairy County High School before entering McNairy Central High School. After graduating he attended Middle Tennessee State University for two years, then decided to join the United States Marine Corp. Marvin served his country for four years from December 1982 to 1986.

Marvin was also preceded in death by: three uncles, Pius Robinson, Johnny Stricklin, and Wendell Robinson; an aunt, Lillian Ruth Robinson; grandparents, Osborn Roberts and Clara Mae Young, and (maternal) Will Avery, Sam Robinson, and Grace Stricklin Robinson.

Marvin leaves to cherish his memory: a son, Maurice Darnel Thompson of Atlanta, Ga.; his twin, Melvin Dewayne(Mayrine) Roberts of Bellflower, Calif.; two sisters, Beverly Rosetta Roberts of Memphis, Tenn. and Zina Cassietta(Jack) Porter of Savannah, Tenn.; three aunts, Minnie Cherry of Savannah, Tenn., Louise Robinson of Selmer, Tenn., and his mother figure Melinda Sanders of Selmer, Tenn.; two uncles, James Robinson of Chicago, Ill. and Larry Robinson of Savannah, Tenn.; three nephews, Dewayne Roberts of Jacksonville, Fla., Steven Roberts of Phoenix, Ariz., and Darrius Porter of Lake City, Calif.; five nieces, Samone Porter of Savannah, Tenn., Meagan and Camry Richardson of Memphis, Tenn., Syreeta Roberts of Bellflower, Calif., and Nena Luster of Selmer, Tenn.; four great nephews; three great nieces; and a host of cousins, friends, and a special friend, who always watched out for him, C.J. Sanders of Selmer, Tenn.

Selmer Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Marion Gray Sills Marion Gray Sills was born on May 5, 1937 in Ashland, Miss., the son of the late Marlin and Pauline Kimery Sills.

He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Davis on August 17, 1960.

Mr. Sills was employed in retail sales

by Sid Bodeker Safety Shoes in Memphis, Tenn. and retired in 1998. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Navy.

In life he loved fishing, hunting, golfing and a big family fish fry. He loved nicknames and started a trend in the family that lasted decades by first introducing himself to his future bride as “Johnny.” Later he did confess his real name was Marion, but Johnny stuck. He was commonly called Johnny, Uncle Johnny, Hotdog, and sometimes Uncle Mario, but the greatest nicknames he loved most were husband, daddy, and pappy.

Mr. Sills departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home with his family holding his hand, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 14 days. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jo Ann Sills of Selmer; a daughter, Christy Sills and companion Scott Pryor of Selmer; three grandchildren: Madison Carmack of Selmer, Allyson Floyd and Devin Carmack, both of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Lottie Norsworthy and husband John of Houston, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lois Dowdie and Peggy Menton, both formerly of Memphis, Tenn.; and two brothers, William Marlin Sills and Author Holbrook, both formerly of Ashland, Miss.

Mr. Sills was a man of few words but for his family and friends he left these: “Precious Memories, how they linger, how they ever flood my soul; In the stillness, of the midnight, precious sacred scenes unfold.”

Services will be held on July 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Johnny Burns and Matthew Emison officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow in the Maggie Jones Cemetery at Finger, Tenn.

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

Visitors are requested to observe social distancing guidelines and wear masks for the visitations and service.

Landon Mayfield Landon Mayfield was born June 24, 1968 in Eutaw, Ala., the son of the late Barbara Ann Crawford. He grew up in Alabama being raised and later adopted by his grandparents, William and Lucy Mayfield.

Mr. Mayfield was a butcher for many years at different grocery stores in Alabama and Tennessee.

In the winter months, he processed deer for friends and neighbors.

He attended Old Friendship Church in Finger, Tenn. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, walking his dog, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Mayfield departed this life on July 7, 2020 in Finger, Tenn. at the age of 52 years, 13 days.

He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Mayfield of Finger, Tenn; five grandchildren, Miranda Mayfield, Alexcia Hallman, William Hallman III, Lucy Hallman, Lilly Vandiver; aunt, Carolyn Johnson and husband Bobby of Tuscaloosa, Ala. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by mother, Barbara Ann Crawford.

Graveside services were held on July 17, 2020 at Sweetlips Cemetery in Henderson, Tenn.

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Card of Thanks Farris Family The family of Mrs. Fay Farris would like to thank all the friends, family members, all the McNairy County Health Care Center staff, Shackelford Funeral Directors, Brother Keith Driskell of Center Hill Baptist Church and all the kind friends who came for visitation and spoke kind words and for all the prayers. If we failed to mention anyone who helped out in any way, we thank each and every one of you very much.

Card of Thanks Kennedy Family The family of Gerald and Shelby Kennedy gratefully acknowledges the many acts of kindness, support and messages of sympathy received by us since the untimely deaths of our loved ones. We appreciate and thank you for the visits, food, cards, calls, flowers, gifts, memorial donations, and, most of all, your prayers. We especially wish to thank Mr. Mike Smith at Shackelford’s for his guidance, patience and professionalism. We also thank Dr. Brian Jackson for his kind and comforting words at the service. Finally, we thank Cypress Tank Church of Christ, Eastside Church of Christ and the many members of the Ramer community for the wonderful and bountiful meal provided to the family following the burial.

Marty McGee In loving memory of Marty McGee. Marty McGee was born on May 29, 1957 to the late Thomas McGee and Geneva Jackson in Corinth, Miss. On July 7, 1983 he was united in holy matrimony with Casaundra Black. Mr. McGee departed this life on July 13, 2020 at Jackson Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife Casaundra, two sons Damien and Marty, a daughter Tiffany, 3 grandchildren Christopher, Brennan, and Carter and a host of other relatives and friends.

Selmer Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Roy Eugene Browder Aubrey Carden Aubrey Carden was born to the union of the late Sydney and Deborah Carden on Saturday, May 27, 1978 in Winter Haven, Fla. After moving to Selmer, Tenn. he worked at Reitter & Schefenacker and the City of Selmer Street and Sanitation Department, he loved his jobs with the City of Selmer. He was a very outspoken and fun loving person who loved to make people laugh. He liked relaxing with remote controlled cars in his spare time. He attended Apostolic Deliverance Church of Selmer, Tenn. and he loved his church family.

Aubrey departed this life at his residence on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Most of all he was a very loving man who will be greatly missed.

Aubrey leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Teresa Carden; a sister, Jessica (Troy) Murphy; a brother, Bo Carden; a nephew, Nathaniel Murphy; a niece, Abigail Murphy; a close friend, Clay McCullar.

Selmer Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Oloose Mae Chicoine Oloose Mae (Tigerlily) Chicoine, age 84, of Michie, Tenn., formerly of Central Massachusetts was born July 14, 1936 in Westmoreland, N.H., the daughter of the late John Evertt Rathburn and Doris Mary Shepardson Rathburn.

She passed from this life on July 16, 2020 in Michie, Tenn.

She was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church in Michie, Tenn. She loved time in her garden and sitting outside with coffee and puzzle books.

Oloose Chicoine is survived by her children: Carol Ann Piesyk of Belchertown, Mass., Joy Marie Wyers of Boaz, Ala., Paul Chicoine Jr. of Michie, Tenn., Larry Scott Chicoine of Burton, Mich., Teresa Mae Ducharme of West Brookfield, Mass., Roxan Jean Allen of Ware, Mass., Brian Lee Chicoine of Durham, N.C: over 80 descendants.

In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by three sisters: Irma Gladys Hood, Neva Alice Hood, Elenor Rathburn Chicoine; five brothers: Russell Irwin Hood, Detroit Grant Hood, Harry Shepardson Hood, Walter Detroit Hood, John Kittrick Rathburn.

Private services. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Tenn. was in charge.

Roy Eugene Browder was born March 28, 1943 in McNairy County, Tenn., the son of the late Royal and Beatrice Reed Browder.

He was united in marriage to Alva Dell Smith on October 28, 1962. Mrs. Browder preceded him in death on May 23, 2015.

Mr. Browder retired from McNairy County Highway Department as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of the Meeks Grove Free Will Baptist Church in the Gilchrist Community in Adamsville, Tenn. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He enjoyed being outside, fishing and collecting knives.

Mr. Browder departed this life on July 11, 2020 in Michie, Tenn. at the age of 77 years, 3 months, 13 days. He is survived by two sons, Robert Browder and wife Angie of Pocahontas, Tenn., Rex Browder of Michie, Tenn.; a brother, Billy O’Neal Browder and wife Donna; five grandchildren, Justin, BreAnna, and Madalyn Browder, Leigh Ann Wright and husband Dakota, Summer Browder; two great grandchildren, Teegan Browder, Ezekiel French; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Browder was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Browder. Serving as pallbearers were John McMahan, Kevin McMahan, James Hutchison, Michael Stone, Paul Ellenburg, Justin Browder.

Services were held on July 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn., with Joe Loncar officiating. Burial followed in the Stantonville Cemetery at Stantonville, Tenn.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

Wedding Announcement

Pictured left to right: Oakley Perry, Gail McCullar, Kayla Moore, David McCullar.

Annual Jenna Lea McCullar 4-H Award Recipient Kayla Moore Rachel Burns and Blake Farrar

Burns - Farrar Phillip and Karla Burns of Michie are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter, Rachel to Blake Farrar of Blue Springs, Miss. The wedding ceremony will be on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Chewalla Baptist Church. All family and friends are invited to attend the wedding and reception.

Each year one 8th grade student at Bethel Springs Elementary is recognized as the most outstanding 4-H member with the Jenna Lea McCullar Award. The award is in memory of Jenna, who was one of McNairy County’s most active 8th grade 4-H members. Jenna’s parents, David and Gail McCullar, have sponsored the award since 1998.

Kayla Moore is this year’s recipient of the 23 annual Jenna Lea McCullar Award. Kayla is the daughter of

Brandon and Ginger Moore of Bethel Springs. She has been involved for four years with the public speaking contest, and she has competed for three years at the county Clover Bowl Competition. Kayla has also served as a 4-H STAR (Special Teens Accepting Responsibility) at BSE School this past year. Congratulations to Kayla for her work to make the best better, and a special thank you to the McCullars for their support of McNairy County 4-H!

To learn more about 4-H in McNairy County, or to find ways to get involved, call Oakley Perry, 4-H Extension Agent, at (912)347-4047 or email him at operry@utk.edu. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and McNairy County governments are cooperating to bring the people of the county various programs and services. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in all programs and employment.

Community Events •Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry We are open each day to help those in need of food. We are located at 456 Industrial Park Drive, Selmer. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. Phone (731) 434-4384. Volunteers are there each day to help. We ask that you stay in your car.

Call the number posted and someone will help you. Stay safe.

• Adamsville American Legion Auxiliary Adamsville American Legion Auxiliary is now recruiting new members. You may be eligible for membership if you are a mother, spouse, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or grandmother of an American Legion member who served in the Armed Forces

of the United States during 1917-1918, or during any conflict from Dec. 7, 1941 forward. Junior ALA members are ages from birth to 18 years. We are recruiting for Junior members for our unit as well. If interested, call Barbara Christopher (731) 632-1154.

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.

• Foster a little hope by 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

• Shapeshifters Walking Group Walk with us on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Selmer City Park. We will observe social distancing guidelines. Each person can register (wear mask) and pay $2 each time you walk. The one who loses the most weight each month gets the jackpot.

Women and men are welcome to join.

Exercise helps build strong bodies. For more information call 731-645-3799 or 731-610-6600.

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July 25 • God’s Way Giveaway God’s Way Charity Hall will be having their giveaway on Saturday, July 25 at 1111 Peach St., Selmer beginning at 8 a.m. There will be clothing for all ages, household items, toys and lots of misc.

• Back To School Fest “Drive-Thru” McNairy County Back to School Fest “Drive-Thru” Saturday, July 25 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Selmer City Park, sponsored by the McNairy County Community Advisory Board and local area agencies. For more information contact Pam Carroll 6100509 or Sybil Dancer 610-3444.

• Michie Fish Fry Mark your calendars for July 25. Michie Volunteer Fire Department will be having another fish fry. This will be at the fire dept.

We will serve all the usuals . Michie Fish Fry on Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. - until.

Fish or Chicken, fries, hushpuppies, slaw, white beans, drink and dessert.

We will be taking orders during the week and the day of for take out due to COVID-19. Call early, we sell out fast - 731610-1739 to place an order.

• Free Haircuts to Kids On Tuesday, July 28 Victorias Unisex Salon will be offering Free Haircuts to kids grades K-12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Victorias Unisex Salon is located at 154 Warren Ave., Selmer.Call 731-610-7170.

August 1 • 6th Annual Anchor Holds The 6th Annual Anchor Holds, Car, Truck and Bike Show (rain date August 8), Adamsville City Park behind Jack’s Restaurant, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Activities include: Live entertainment with Blues Brothers, 50/50 drawing, party jumper and playground area for kids. Food will be available. Entry fee $20 cars and trucks, $10 bikes. First 40 entries receive a trophy, no judging. Three Best of Show trophies will be awarded. All proceeds go to Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center.

For more information, call Roger or Regina Blanton at (731) 439-1624 or look on Facebook.

August 15 • Albert Wolfe Jr. Golf Tournament Selmer Golf and Country Club will have the annual Albert Wolfe Jr. golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 15. Tee time will be at 9 a.m. Prizes will be given away for Longest Drive and Longest Putt. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks for players. Fee $200/team.

Church Events July 26 • Living Truth Living Truth will sing at Union Grove Methodist Church on Pleasant Site Road, Selmer, on Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come join the singing and eat.

July 28 • Lifeline Bloodmobile Lifeline Bloodmobile will be at the McNairy County Justice Center on Tuesday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and at Walmart in Selmer from 2 - 6 p.m.

For a limited time there will be free COVID-19 antibody testing for all donors.

The McNairy County Republican Party endorses and encourages your vote for:

BRANDON BRENT DOUG MOORE HOLLAND KNIGHT For more information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020 Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339 TTY/ASCII www.gsa.gov/fedrelay The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

McNairy County Assessor of Property

2nd District County Commissioner

7th District County Commissioner

Early Voting July 17th - August 1st General Election August 6th Paid for by the McNairy County Republican Party

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Real Estate For Rent FOR RENT: Houses, Apartments and Townhouses.

Committed to providing Safe/ Affordable homes in a family friendly environment. No Pets - No Crack/Party Houses, reference & deposit required.

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(38-TF) OAKWOOD APARTMENT RENTALS: Selmer: 1 bedroom: $350.00/ mo. 2 bedrooms: $385.00/ mo. Both require deposits. No pets. (731) 610-2877.

(TF) HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 Bdrm., 2 Bath, CH/A, Hardwood floors, near McNairy Central, no pets. $600 month plus deposit. Call (731) 610-2877. (8-TF) FOR RENT: 2 bdrm., 2 bath mobile home $475 month rent, $475.00 deposit. Appliances not furnished. No pets. No smoking.

Call (731) 610-2831. (11, 12)

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Miscellaneous Misc. For Sale CARGO CONTAINERS: 20 & 40-foot metal cargo containers for sale. Great for storage.

Call for pricing and delivery (731) 689-5616. (46-TF) FOR SALE: New and Reconditioned appliances. Call Lori (731) 225-9050, Robert (731) 695-9050. (46-TF) ANTIQUE FURNITURE & TOOLS Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 1815 Buena Vista Road, Bethel Springs, TN 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. (10-11)

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(TF) APPLIANCE REPAIR. Washers, dryers, refrigerators and stoves. Call Robert at (731) 695-9050 or Lori at (731) 2259050.

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Public Notice

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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 LARRY WAYNE BUCK, Late of McNairy County, Tennessee Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2020, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of Larry Wayne Buck, 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 his 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 indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This 10th day of July, 2020.

swer the Complaint filed in this Cause against him in the GENERAL SESSIONS Court of McNAIRY County, Tennessee, within thirty (30) days of the last Publication of this Notice and serve a copy of the Answer on Howard F. Douglass, Post Office Box 39, Lexington, Tennessee 38351, Attorney for Plaintiff, within said time.

It is further ORDERED that this Notice be published for four consecutive weeks in THE INDEPENDENT APPEAL. This the 13th day of July, 2020.

Desiree Marie Russell Defendant DOCKET NO. 2020-DV-34 ORDER ALLOWING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN LIEU OF PERSONAL SERVICE Plaintiff, JEREMY ALAN RUSSELL, has filed a Motion for an Order allowing service of process upon Defendant, desiree marie russell, by publication in lieu of personal service. Plaintiff has demonstrated by Affidavit that Defendant’s whereabouts are unattainable upon reasonable inquiry.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court shall: 1. Forthwith cause a copy of this Order published for four (4) consecutive weeks in the INDEPENDENT APPEAL, which newspaper is of general circulation in the county of Defendant’s last known residence.

2. The copy of this order that is published shall further notify the Defendant that he must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint for Divorce in this action within 30 days

of the fourth weekly publication of this Order, and if he does not answer or otherwise respond, a default judgment may be entered against him.

Enter this 17th day of July, 2020.

Byron Maxedon, Clerk Van McMahan, Judge

Byron Maxedon, Clerk Van McMahan Judge 9017 11, 12, 13, 14 IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT SELMER Jeremy Alan Russell, Plaintiff, VS.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE RE:

YARD SALE

Benjamin S. Harmon BPR No. 029822 Attorney for Petitioner 434 Main Street Savannah, TN 38372 (731) 438-3850 Telephone (731) 438-3851 Facsimile

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Guy Edward Buck, Administrator Estate of Larry Wayne Buck Kim Boals, Clerk & Master Terry Abernathy, Attorney 8384 10, 11 IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF McNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Michelle Sanders, Plaintiff vs.

Karl Wesley Hughey, Defendant Docket No. 2020-DV-61 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint which is Sworn to, that the whereabouts of the Defendant, KARL WESLEY HUGHEY, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by the diligent search and inquiry made to that end.

IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED that Publication Notice issue against the Defendant, KARL WESLEY HUGHEY, requiring him to appear and An-

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Ginger Westmoreland v. Guy Sparrow McNairy County Circuit Court No. 19-CV-31

The following described personal property will be sold by auction on August 7, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the business premises of East-West Motor Freight, 1055 Mulberry Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee 38375. The personal property to be sold by auction is: John Deere 540 B Skidder1997 Barko 160 Khocleboom 21682 IH9670 Cabover Truck Log Truck (1HSRD6VR0GHB 13593) 1494 Case Tractor The sale will be conducted subject to the following conditions:

• All property is sold “as is-where is”.

• No warranties or guarantees are made, expressed or implied.

• All sales will be to the highest bidder, cash terms, subject to encumbrances, if any.

• Items may be viewed on the day of the sale at one (1) hour prior to the sale.

• Minimum bid may be set

• Sale may be canceled without notice.

• Form of payment: cash or cashier’s check.

For further information, contact Terry Abernathy, Attorney at Law, at (731) 645-6163.

Guy Buck, McNairy County Sheriff

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SWTDD Hires Economic Development Specialist to foster economic recovery

Dayle Mathis (Jackson, Tenn.) Southwest Tennessee Development District (SWTDD), the leading regional economic and community development organization in Southwest Tennessee, has partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish a position to assist counties and cities in the region in economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We are pleased to an-

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

BUSINESS DIRECTORY/CAMPUS

nounce that Dayle Mathis, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has assumed this position and will be assisting our communities in their recovery efforts,” said Joe Barker, SWTDD Executive Director. The eight county region of SWTDD includes the counties and cities of Madison, Henderson, Decatur, Hardin, McNairy, Chester, Hardeman, and Haywood.

Dayle will be working closely with local elected officials, economic development professionals, local businesses and industry, and our Federal and state partners to develop strategies and plans for economic recovery and disaster mitigation. The goal of SWTDD is to create a stronger economic region by working together.

Dayle can be contacted at SWTDD by calling 731-668-6437 or emailing dmathis@swtdd.org .

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING The McNairy County School Board will have a Special Called Board Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 5 P.M., at Selmer Elementary School.

AHS to hold new student enrollent

Campus News Victoria Surratt Graduates from the University of the South Sewanee, Tenn. (Grassroots Newswire) July 14, 2020 - Victoria Elisabeth Surratt of Stantonville, Tenn., was awarded a BS in Biology at the University of the South’s 2020 commencement ceremonies held (online due to the COVID-19 pandemic) on May 10.

Victoria Elisabeth Surratt is the child of Mr. Timothy C. Surratt of Stantonville, Tenn.

The University of the South is an independent liberal arts college owned by 28 dioceses of the Episcopal Church, and located atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga. It has been consistently ranked among the top tier of national liberal arts colleges.

Jack Matthew Simpson Named to Sewanee Dean's List SEWANEE, Tenn. (Grassroots Newswire) - Jack Matthew Simpson of Stantonville, Tenn. (38379), has been named to the Dean's List at the University of the South for the Spring 2020 term. To earn a place on Sewanee's Dean's List, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.625 on a 4.0 scale. Jack Matthew Simpson is the son of Aimee & Jeffrey L. Redmon.

The University of the South, familiarly known as Sewanee, is an independent liberal arts college located on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga. It has been consistently ranked among the top tier of national liberal arts colleges.

McNairy Countians graduate from Harding University SEARCY, AR-- More than 800 students received diplomas and will be recognized as Harding University graduates during a virtual ceremony on August 15, 2020.

Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, and the Honors College.

Audrey Davis of Finger, Tenn. received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education.

Jordan Waffird of Selmer, Tenn. received a doctorate in physical therapy.

Benjamin Horton of Selmer, Tenn. received a Bachelor of Arts in advertising.

Harding University is a private Christian university located in Searcy, Ark. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state.

Harding's student body is made up of students representing 49 states and 55 nations and territories. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, graduate and professional degrees at the master's, specialist and doctoral level as well as numerous international study offerings including locations in Australia, Latin America, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information, visit harding.edu.

For the purpose of adopting the 2020-2021 school calendar.

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There will be open tryouts for Bulls 10U and 12U softball on Thursday, July 30 at the Ramer Ball Park.

Bulls softball will have two open tryouts for the fall and summer seasons.

We are looking for competitive players with a love for the game.

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New student enrollment will be held at AHS on July 28th from 12:00-3 p.m. A parent or legal guardian should be present to enroll the student and bring the following items to ensure the enrollment process can be completed: • birth certificate • social security card • TN immunization record • 2 proofs of residence custody agreement if applicable unofficial transcript of credit earned at previous school If you have any questions, you may contact the school at 731.439.4122 or email: bowenj@mcnairy. org.

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