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Red Sand Area Gas Project raises Prices from awareness Hardeman: $1.94 Muprhy • Bolivar Haywood: $1.89 for human CO-OP Lauderdale: $1.89 trafficking BP • Ripley Crockett: $1.87 Country Store • Gadsden By Brooke McCain Managing editor Fayette: $1.77 Murphy • Oakland In recognition of Human Traf- ficking Awareness in Tennessee Madison: $1.77 CITGO • Jackson from July 29-August 3, the Haywood County Health Department director Tipton: $1.57 and staff, along with Barbara Hop- Valero • Brighton son and Megan Jones of WRAP (Wo/ *Gas prices as of Tuesday, August 4. Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program), participated in the Red Sand Project. While wearing red, the group filled in sidewalk cracks with red sand to remind us of the mil-

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CHRIS MCCAIN project.org, “Molly Go- ally, an estimated 40.3 ing a solution to such a Miami, where she filled representing those indi- continued from A1 chman first launched million individuals live widespread challenge, the cracks of sidewalks viduals who fall through lions of trafficking vic- Red Sand Project in in slavery, whether in increased public aware- in and around the Art the cracks—whether the tims who are often over- 2014, after realizing the forced marriages, forced ness and engagement Basel Miami Beach pa- cracks of our social, eco- looked and have “fallen depths to which slavery labor, or for sexual ex- would be essential. She vilion with red sand. The nomic, and political sys- through the cracks.” continues to be a con- ploitation. Molly recog- initiated the first Red approach was symbolic, tems or those of our per- According to redsand- temporary reality. Glob- nized that to begin find- Sand Project action in with the grains of sand sonal consciousness.” Budget Director clarifies accounting Capital accounts to build cash reserves written July 30, Brown year and the year be- in the county budget’s Office treat them as County Budget Com- for future major expen- said the two accounts fore. items with other ma- such.” mittee members have ditures, have been the were assigned account- Brown points to a jor funds like “solid In his memo to Com- been worrying over subject of questions ing numbers “and memo from the County waste/sanitation or missioners, Brown for weeks have been es- during several coun- checks were written Technical Assistance the drug control fund.” says it is up to Commis- tablished, according to ty budget committee from the General Fund Service (CTAS) stat- Kelsey Schweitzer of sioners to decide if the Haywood County Bud- meetings, including account to the Capi- ing that capital funds CTAS writes, “In my accounting is moved get Director Richard one last Monday, July tal Fund Projects ac- projects “are included experience, capital into the budget. “I Brown. 27, when members said counts…in the amount in the summary bal- projects funds are not agree that it should be The two accounts, they couldn’t identify of $250,000 each.” The ance sheet and state- considered budgeted strongly considered for one established to pay how the accounts are funds were ordered es- ment of revenues.” funds unless the coun- the next fiscal year in for unexpected ex- recorded. tablished by the Coun- Details of capital proj- ty specifically requests order to clear up confu- penses and the other In an e-mail memo ty Commission last ects are not included that the Comptroller’s sion,’ Brown wrote. FOOTBALL: Safety measures in effect in practice, they must not the cause of their throat. Participants distancing, stadiums sanitize the restrooms continued from A1 first pass a tempera- fever. can’t have any of these will operate at one- throughout contests. ture check with a result Participants must symptoms within sev- fourth to one-third Concessions will also utive Order, no teams less than 100.4 degrees. also go through a en days prior to the seating capacity. be absent from contests are allowed to compete Those who exceed that screening process upon screening. The same Schools must also re- to allow for social dis- in 7-on-7’s, scrimmag- number must provide arrival to the practice screening process will quire that fans wear tancing. es, or joint practices documentation that facilities. The list of be required of both masks, both host and All of the details re- with another team. they have been tested symptoms includes, gameday personnel visiting fans. The host garding how this foot- Before coaches, play- for COVID-19 or obtain but are not limited to, and fans at game con- school is also responsi- ball season will look ers and personnel are an evaluation by a phy- fever, cough, shortness tests. ble for providing staff can be found at tssaa. allowed to participate sician that COVID-19 is of breath, and sore To allow for social to frequently clean and org. Traffic stop means jail for four from Mississippi Four people have Rodeway Inn for a traf- wood County Sheriff ’s deputies were investi- Arrests: Alix Hester, 30, Jack- been arrested and fic violation. Officers Department for an gating an abandoned Frisco Lyon, 33, Jack- son, Miss., charged charged in connection discovered a wanted auto theft incident on BMW crashed not far son, Miss., charged with possession of with illegal drugs, felon from Mississippi, Beech Grove Road.” away. The BMW was with driving on a sus- methamphetamine weapons and stolen Sch. II Methamphet- Haywood County stolen from Mississip- pended driver’s license, with intent to sell, pos- vehicles. All four are amine, drug parapher- Sheriff Billy Garrett pi. no seatbelt, possession session of a firearm from Mississippi. nalia and a handgun.” Jr. said a home secu- Police officers found of methamphetamine during a dangerous fel- Brownsville Police The traffic stop was rity camera caught the stolen SUV “in the with intent to sell, pos- ony, possession of drug Chief Barry Diebold made on Highway 76 images of the theft of parking lot next to the session of a firearm paraphernalia . wrote in an e-mail, South at Exit 56. a 2018 Ford Explorer Rodeway Inn.” Securi- during a dangerous fel- Michael Lewis, 29, “Sunday afternoon Diebold wrote that from a home on Beech ty footage shows a man ony and possession of Wanted by Mississippi [August 2], officers the same people “… Grove Road. The SUV entering a Mercedes drug paraphernalia. Department of Cor- stopped a vehicle leav- are facing additional was reported stolen also parked near the Amber White, 28, rections on separate ing the area of the charges by the Hay- about the same time stolen Ford. Byram, Miss., charged charges and charged Garrett said the se- with possession of with possession of curity video and items methamphetamine methamphetamine found in the pickup with intent to sell, pos- with intent to sell, pos- Helping patients live their best life truck stopped by the session of a firearm session of a firearm BPD links the suspects during a dangerous fel- during dangerous felo- Compassionate care by a professional, experienced staff... to the Beech Grove ony, possession of drug ny, possession of drug Road thefts. paraphernalia. paraphernalia. Four attorneys vie for 28th District DA position Lang Wiseman, Dep- vate practice in Mi- the seat being vacated uty & Chief Counsel to lan, is the only one of by retiring District At- Governor Bill Lee, has the four that has not torney General Garry announced that four worked in the 28th Brown. Although his attorneys have ap- District office. McEw- term doesn’t expire plied for the position en and Murdaugh are until August of 2022, of District Attorney both currently on the his retirement offi- in the 28th District – District Attorney’s cially goes into effect Frederick Agee, Jen- staff. Parham left the September 9, 2020. 704 Dupree Ave. nifer McEwen, Marc 28th District to be- Wiseman said there Brownsville, TN Murdaugh and Hillary come an Assistant in is no deadline for fill- (731) 772-3356 Lawler Parham. The the United States At- ing the position. His Fax (731) 772-0531 28th District includes torney’s Office, West- office will conduct Hours: Mon. - Fri. Haywood, Crockett ern District of Ten- background checks 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Gibson Counties. nessee. and interviews before Agee, who is in pri- The four are seeking a candidate is chosen. Brownsville Press • Wednesday, August 5, 2020 A3 News UT Health Sciences Study highlights growing cases of coronavirus in Haywood County The number of posi- 19 hospitalizations. The wrote additional text masking. On August 3, tive tests for COVID-19 state reports five Hay- messages indicating mayors from Tipton continue to grow here, wood Countians have he was skeptical of the and Fayette Counties and now the number of died after contracting data. announced they were active cases has crossed the virus. On July 4, Mayor Liv- issuing mask mandates 200. The UT study shows ingston and other coun- that would go into ef- A University of that Haywood Coun- ty mayors were granted fect this week and last Health Science Center ty has the highest rate authority by Governor through August. study released Friday, of increase based on a Bill Lee to require wear- In a television inter- July 31, shows that Hay- 7-day moving average ing face masks. Some view broadcast during wood County had expe- in the Memphis metro county mayors have the weekend, Browns- rienced, in the seven area. Haywood and a ordered the masks, but ville Mayor Bill Rawls days previous, the larg- number of other coun- Livingston responded said he would order that est spike of positive cas- ties surrounding Mem- with a four-and-a-half- Brownsvillians wear es of coronavirus in the phis are counted in the page memo saying that the masks if the gover- Memphis Metropolitan metro reporting. masks can be harmful, nor permitted city may- area. Haywood County though he encouraged ors to do so. So far, the The UT data concurs Mayor David Living- their use. (Read the governor has provided series of public service would be giving them with statistics pub- ston, contacted Sat- mayor’s memo in full the authority only to announcement ads in to locally owned small lished in a report by the urday, wrote in a text below.) In his memo, county mayors. “We are the Brownsville Press business owners. Fif- Tennessee Department message, “Waiting on Livingston said he and in a health crisis and and on social media ty businesses received of Health also released requested data from County Attorney Mi- masking works. But strongly encouraging the thermometers. The Friday stating there the state.” He did not chael Banks believe only when people wear the use of masks. announcement said the had been 363 positive respond to a follow-up mask orders are uncon- them. Too many people On Monday, August City was taking this tests. By Tuesday, Au- question asking what stitutional. Last week, are not and we are see- 3, Mayor Rawls also step “because having gust 4 (and Press dead- data he wanted or if Tennessee Attorney ing the results,” Rawls announced that the adequate screening line), that number had he would act on au- General Herbert Slat- wrote in a text message. City of Brownsville measures is an import- risen to 402, with 222 thority he has to order ery opined that the may- The mayor chose, on be- had secured infrared ant step in keeping peo- active cases resulting in face masks. Livingston ors can legally order half of the City, to run a thermometers and ple safe.” MANDATE FACIAL COVERINGS OR NOT To: Citizens and Haywood County had Competent medical evi- taminated mask to oth- citizens wearing masks ble. Whenever it is im- Residents of Haywood 46 confirmed cases of dence is limited and/or erwise uninfected areas improperly. possible to avoid large County, Tennessee covid-19. On July 3, few studies exists. The and uninfected persons. SUMMARY crowds or social dis- I have been asked 2020, The Honorable conclusion regarding The contamination con- The British Medical tance with the public, to revisit the issue of Bill Lee, Governor of reduction of transmis- tinues until the mask Journal concludes that: wear a facial covering mandatory facial cov- the State of Tennessee, sion distance is prag- is removed, washed or “ THERE IS CURRENT- to protect others from erings (Masks) for the granted unto myself as matic at best. Many con- disinfected, replaced, or LY NO EVIDENCE your germs; citizens, residents and County Mayor the au- clude that masks may the virus dies. Many of THAT WEARING A 4. Remember to change visitors while within thority to recommend not be a complete elim- our citizens will not use MASK BY HEALTH your facial covering the boundaries of Hay- or mandate facial cov- ination of the discharge the necessary hygiene PERSONS IN THE throughout the day; wood County, Tennes- erings (Masks) in Hay- of water droplets that measures to protect WIDER COMMUNITY 5. Wash or disinfect all see. A review of the cir- wood County, Tennes- contain the germs, but themselves or the pub- SETTING, INCLUDING masks at least daily; cumstances and facts see. On that date, the may be partially ef- lic by frequently replac- UNIVERSAL COM- 6. Remain home when underlying the problem official count for Hay- fective. The Center of ing masks or otherwise. MUNITY MASKING you are sick; should place the conclu- wood County residents Disease Control does C. Complacency CAN PREVENT THEM 7. Treat every non-fam- sions in context. was 92 confirmed cases recommend the use of and False Confidence: FROM INFECTION ily member that they On March 5, 2020, a of covid-19. facial covering when Many wearers of mask WITH RESPIRATORY may have the virus; and nation-wide pandemic On July 7, 2020, an of- social distancing is dif- unconsciously violate VIRUSES INCLUDING 8. Be considerate of of Novel Coronavirus ficial directive or order ficult. The recommen- the social distancing COVID-19.” each other. came to Tennessee; was issues by myself dation appears promul- rules due to false confi- This does not speak to The wearing of facial and thereafter spread as Mayor of Haywood gated partially upon dence that the mask pro- the issue of the possible coverings is a personal throughout the coun- County, Tennessee, the belief that the mask vides protection to the decrease of the distance thing and should not be ties in our State. There recommending and/ obstructs some of the wearer. This encroach- of transmission. For controlled by the gov- was an aggressive cam- or suggesting the wear- moisture discharged by ment is unintended but that reasons only, I rec- ernment, but should be paign to educate the ing of masks in public. the infected and hence undeniable, which may ommend the wearing the product of a caring population of Haywood (One of the first County reduces the distance result in the transmis- (NOT MANDATING) society that is consid- County, by the State of Mayors in rural West of transmission of the sion of the disease. facial covering while in erate of the fellow cit- Tennessee and local Tennessee to do so.) germs. D. Unenforceable: public places occupied izens. This opinion is officials. Thereafter, On July 19, 2020, the ARGUMENTS There are not enough by others. You should: limited to the public many businesses and official confirmed case AGAINST MASKS: law enforcement per- 1. Employ social dis- wearing of non-medical personal care services count of residents in- A. Unconstitu- sonnel in Haywood tancing, whenever pos- facial coverings. Peo- were closed in an at- fected with Covid-19 in tional Mandate: Many County to administer sible; ple with compromised tempt to “flatten the Haywood County, Ten- competent attorneys justice to the present 2. Use good person- immunity conditions curve” with only “es- nessee, had climbed to including the Haywood law breakers and chase al hygiene, especially should seek medical ad- sential services” being 181 persons. Many of County Attorney and non-compliant mask washing your hands vice. allowed to remain open. the public have begun Myself have concluded wears. There are no le- frequently; Sincerely, On or about May 1, voluntarily wearing that the United States gal standards to mea- 3. Avoid large gather- David M. Livingston 2020, Haywood County, facial coverings. Some Constitution and the sure compliance by ings, whenever possi- Haywood Co. Mayor Tennessee, was allowed of the businesses have Tennessee State Con- to reopen in staggered now made it mandatory stitution precludes the phases. Throughout the that facial coverings be issuance of a mandate “Shut Down” and con- utilized while in their at this time. TOTALLY RENOVATED! tinuing to date, many businesses. Currently, B. More Harm of the residents have approximately one per- Than Good: The gen- ignored the directives cent (1%) of the popula- eral public wear their from the state and lo- tion of Haywood Coun- “home made” masks cal officials designed to ty Tennessee has been periodically through- aid in the control of the infected with the virus out the day and many virus. A portion of the with approximately 115 days thereafter without population has engaged active cases. Please note washing or disinfecting in coronavirus parties, that the vast majority the same. 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By Sam Crossen ulum through Calvert ers will set up weekly worked out between bers drop down, but he new normal runs as Learning for grades schedules with fami- the teacher and indi- is optimistic that a dis- smoothly as possible Education reporter K-5 and Edementum lies through Microsoft vidual families for syn- trict-wide shut down, with seamless tran- With the 2020-2021 for grades 6-12. Teams, with the antic- chronous learning, but like what happened in sitions from virtual school year rapidly ap- Similar to the on ipation that Mondays what’s not face-to-face, March, won’t be neces- to in-person learning proaching, many fam- campus set up, stu- will be when they hold students are trusted to sary. He is, however, not or vice versa at the ilies who opted for the dents in preK through whole group videos complete around the ruling anything out. conclusion of each se- virtual learning option second grade will have where the teachers will schedule that best fits These are unprecedent- mester. They will be are eagerly anticipat- one instructor teaching go over lesson plans theirs and their fami- ed times we are living offering a trial period; ing exactly what school all four core subjects. and answer questions. ly’s need with periodic and attempting to plan families will have until will look like. Hay- Students in grades 3-6 While much of the assessments along the through. September 18 to decide wood County Schools will have one teacher learning will be way. HCS will be pro- Speaking of that if virtual learning is a (HCS) Superintendent instructing language through the web-based viding sample sched- instance, Hassell an- good fit for their family Joey Hassell, during arts and social studies curriculum, as will be ules and models to in- nounced that there or if they would rather his most recent regu- and another teacher attendance and grad- terested families. would be enough de- re-enroll in in-person lar Thursday morn- instructing math and ing, students and teach- There will be two vices by later in the learning, but after that ing appearance on the science. High school ers will also connect assignments for HCS fall for each student point, students would Brownsville Press Ra- students will have one and go over coursework educators. They will be to have their own, and be expected to remain dio Hour on Browns- teacher per core sub- and lessons through teaching either in-per- that in-person students in the virtual program ville Radio, provide ject with the opportu- video calls through Mi- son classes or virtu- would receive virtual until after the Christ- families with some in- nity to pursue electives crosoft Teams, upload- al, with the event of instruction from their mas holiday. sight on what to expect. as well. Students in ed documents to One a teacher or teachers in-person teacher cov- It with tremendous Haywood County edu- IEP and special educa- Note, and e-mail com- only instructing un- ering the same curric- preparation, faith, and cators will be instruct- tion will still meet with munication as each stu- der both formats in the ulum offered in in-per- optimism that we all ing the virtual students their regular teacher, dent will be receiving event of a closure of son class rather than move ahead with our for an aspect of famil- but will also have week- an HCS e-mail address. any size. When asked that which is being students’ individual ed- iarity and comfortabili- ly or bi-weekly check- Aside from these desig- about the potential for taught in the standard ucational needs. Has- ty, and while the curric- ins with a teacher nated communication a district-wide closure, virtual program. sell and his team’s mot- ulum won’t necessarily assistant, with the oth- points, teachers will Hassell informed lis- An orientation and to from the beginning match day-to-day with erwise primary teach- also have office hours teners that guidance dates for pick-up of as- has been “Hope for the what is being taught on er serving as more of a where they can call from the governor’s signed devices are yet best, but prepare for physical campus, both facilitator. and check in on stu- office advises against to be announced. the worst.” So, here’s the virtual and in-per- Virtual learning will dents and parents or be that if possible. Hassell Hassell, the board to hoping for a won- son curriculums will be set up in such a way available for families to stated that there may be members, and the in- derful 2020-2021 school be in line with Tennes- that each teacher will reach out to them. a circumstance where a credible team of HCS year, and planning to see state standards for have a roster with any- With the structure particular class or cam- educators and staff create a wonderful one each grade. HCS has where from 1-35 stu- of the virtual learning, pus is quarantined for have been hard at work no matter the obstacles decided to use curric- dents in class. Teach- there will be set times a week to let case num- to ensure that this faced.

Lane College, located ing students from Hay- Taylor received a de- in Jackson, Tenn., held wood County included gree in Biology and Haywood students earn its virtual Commence- Maya Boyd, Zaderrius Clayborn earned his ment Ceremony for Taylor and DeRayiz degree in Music. the Class of 2020 over Clayton. Boyd received degrees at Lane College the summer. Graduat- a degree in Business,

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Opinion Letter to the Editor I have never been even more. There is more and still does. But peo- town. Inviting business- and money to the town. big billboard along I-40 prompted before in my 56 resentment, division and ple like Martin Luther es to use the many empty I have seen the various be great saying, “Visit years to write a Letter to bad feelings than ever be- King, John Lewis and strip mall locations. The plaques all over town. Historic Brownsville, the Editor. Being a new fore. Rosa Parks all made Megasite I hear about Make a brochure that eat, stay, shop and play!” resident of this wonder- I agree with one of great strides to makes is great for the area, but direct people to them. Not only will the town ful town, I, along with your readers who sent this a better world. Ev- this beautiful little “his- College Hill is a beauti- benefit from it, but peo- many people, are sad- in a letter to you that ery time a statue gets toric” town needs some ful area, there is so much ple can enjoy it as much dened by all the events that our biggest concern removed, buildings and serious love. The stat- that could be done here. as the people that live now going on around us. is who will tell our his- sacred burial grounds ue is mentioned in the I know I have just here. When we first came to tory to our children in get degraded, we push ev- state travel brochure for moved here but I have I guess my point of this lovely town a year the future? Or will they erything that they have heaven’s sake. You can’t friends of color and fami- this whole letter is may- ago, we were so taken by twist it for their own achieved back farther say welcome to histor- ly members of color who be let the people decide in its small-town charm, benefit. These people de- and farther as if every- ic Brownsville and take all are tired and sick of a referendum as to what the courthouse in the picted in the statues, yes, thing they sacrificed was things that are historical all the chaos going on. is taken from the com- center and, yes, the can- fought for the Confeder- for nothing. away. We have talked about it munity and make it a fair non and the statue. acy, but they also were This town has so much Where I come from up and prayed about it. I decision that is agreed to I have studied histo- the founders of our city, potential to be a beau- North, we had a small have seen the people of by all and start to take ry all of my life and am the pioneers who made tiful and prosperous town much like this that this wonderful town of the future of this com- a Civil War enthusiast. this a place to live. They community. Instead of was a mecca for people all colors be decent and munity to heart. Don’t I have always believed fought and lost a war focusing on taking down that wanted the small- respectful of each oth- lose a beautiful town that we learn from his- they thought was just. historical items, lets fo- town experience. It was er, again another reason full of tons of potential! tory good or bad. All of Through reconstruction cus on filling the many filled with small shops, we chose to move here to Brownsville is a wonder- these statues being torn this nation slowly healed empty little stores on boutiques, little restau- retire. If a person is vis- ful place to live! down have done nothing itself. the square, not shooing rants, antique stores - all iting Nashville and going Thank you, but polarize the country Yes, racism existed small business out of things that bring people to Memphis, wouldn’t a Pollyanna Hintz “Bring them flowers on” ya Tucker. why they put a “t” on it burned down shortly af- has nothing to do with Forgive your brother By Tommy Russell News to me, she just that word) album back in ter that (the store not the Brother Lonnie as far as and your neighbor. AOK Correspondent won not one, but two 1972 was entitled “Delta bus). The space is now oc- I know) Miss Tucker has We all think we got the Grammys for Best Coun- Dawn,” the feature single cupied by FlexFitness. never been married and time until you don’t I was recently watch- try song and new album. of which was written by It seems that a good has three fine children, Bring my flowers now, ing Sunday Morning on She’s been a singin’ for our own Brownsvillian, friend of mine, the Right which she raised on her while I’m livin’ CBS when on came a 52 years, ever since she Alex Harvey, and in addi- Reverend Lonnie Robin- own. I don’t believe Miss I won’t need your love segment that caught my was 9 years old. Tanya’s tion, that song, a number son, owned Felsenthal’s Tucker ever had her when I’m gone attention. It was a special a blast from the past, and one Billboard hit, was at that time and some- brakes fixed. Don’t spend time, tears, feature hosted by Bob refers to this past year’s written about a native how knew Tanya. I’m not Moving right along, at or money on my Schieffer, who is looking success as a “relaunch.” Brownsville lady, still re- sure if I want to know 61 now and more reflec- old breathless body as old as I feel, bless his She doesn’t like the term membered by many of us. how they were connected tive, her latest Grammy If your heart is in them heart. I’ve heard it said, “comeback.” Call it what The second reason is since they both loved to Award winning song is flowers, bring’em on in the South you can say you will, her success this back when Miss Tucker “party” back then before “Bring My Flowers Now.” If your heart is in them might near anything last year was remarkable. was just getting “started the Lord fixed Brother The lyrics follow: flowers, bring ‘em on about someone as long as She is as good as she ever good,” I remember her big Lonnie’s brakes. Anyway, So if you got love, then Just something to you follow it with “bless was. traveling bus rolled into it was the talk of the town you’re sittin’ on a gold think about. Be a part his heart.” Bob’s still got “So,” you ask, “what’s town and parked right on seeing Tanya Tucker’s mine of the solution. Choose it goin’ however, and was this with you and Tan- the Court House square traveling bus parked up And you can’t take it kindness and wear your doing a great job inter- ya?” Well, there are two in front of Felsenthal’s town on the Court House with you when you go mask. viewing living legend, reasons. The first is that Department Store. Don’t square. So don’t wait to help Much love, country music star, Tan- her debut (I don’t know come looking for it, cause Incidentally, (this your sister Tommy Russell

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Thomas R. & Alice Jane Johnson 245 Forked Deer Rd. 027, 016.00 Position available: Locator Annie R. Owens 569 Lark St. 66K, B, 049.00 Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Sheila Ann Reed Corporation has an opening in its western service Felicia Evyette Batchelor 222 Mayhill Loop 134D, A, 013.00 area for a LOCATOR. This position will provide locating service for STEMC’s underground facilities for the Western Service Region – Tipton, and some parts of Fayette and Lauderdale County. Applicants Sheila Boyd Reed S. of L & N RR 134D, A, 008.00 must live within one (1)-hour drive per Google Maps from either STEMC’s Office they work out of. Primary Daily Duties: Use web-based software to Lillie Sangster 1232 Hess St. 66L, B, 006.00 check for new locate ticket requests. Use equipment provided to locate STEMC’s underground facilities. Identify facilities with marking paint and/or flagging. Dora Wilson Provide close-out information via web-based software (Henry Louis Wilson Estate) Dixon 75K, A, 007.00 to appropriately closeout locate ticket request. Read meters when necessary to assist in billing. Secondary It appears from the Complaint for delinquent taxes and subsequent filings, the whereabouts of the Duties: Assist crews locating faulted underground high-voltage and low-voltage underground cable. above Defendants and their heirs are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and General requirements are as follows: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must possess a inquiry. Therefore, each defendant and each unknown or unborn heir is hereby required to appear willingness and eagerness to learn. Must be self- and answer the Complaint filed in this Cause against him or her in the Chancery Court of Haywood motivated to independently plan daily work. Must possess excellent organizational and communication County, Tennessee, at 100 S. Dupree, Brownsville, TN within 30 days of the last publication of skills. Maintain working relationships with members, crews, contractors, and other utilities. Benefits include this Notice and serve a copy on Joshua B. Shearon, Delinquent Tax Attorney at 316 W. Main St., health, dental, life, and LTD insurance, 401K, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. An application must Brownsville, TN 38012, within said time. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken be submitted to any Southwest Tennessee EMC office, against you for relief demanded in the Complaint in said court at 9:00 a.m. on October 22, 2020 or or downloaded from our website at stemc.com and e-mailed to [email protected] or sdinkins@stemc. soon thereafter. Sarah Levy, Clerk & Master (731) 772-0122 com by Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. An equal opportunity employer male/female/disabled.

NOTICE OF SALE DISPATCHER OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Southwest Tennessee Electric Mid-South Towing LLC, 17712 US HWY 64 E, Somerville, TN 38068 Membership Corporation has an opening in Office: 901.833.7174, Towline: 901.465.9000 the Brownsville office for Dispatcher. Job duties consist of answering the telephone, providing 2013 Dodge Challenger 2005 Infiniti FX35 information and assistance to Southwest member VIN# 2C3CDYAG3DH680445 VIN# JNRAS08U85X101419 and operating personnel during outages and 2004 Chevy Express Van 2017 Chevy Malibu providing information and assistance to members VIN# 1GCGG25V541210457 VIN# 1G1ZE5ST0HF173676 For the very 2009 Pontiac G6 1997 Ford Aerostar regarding bills and services. Previous experience latest VIN# 1G2ZJ57K294261097 VIN# 1FMDA11U5VZA15534 with a utility and/or working with the public is news in Haywood 2004 GMC Envoy 2007 GMC Yukon helpful. Applicant must be able to speak clearly County, be sure VIN# 1GKDT13S342413637 VIN# 1GKFC13J57J306826 and understandably and be able to explain 2007 Ford Taurus 1998 Toyota Corolla situations and give directions clearly and concisely. to “like” us at: VIN# 1FAFP56U07A150570 VIN# 2T1BR12E7WC053984 A high school diploma or equivalent is required. facebook.com/ 1995 Chevy GMT 400 2004 Pontiac GPG Commercial course in human relations, typing, brownsvillepress VIN# 1GCEC14Z4SZ178195 VIN# 2G2WP522541321628 1999 Toyota Camry 2004 PT Cruiser accounting and data processing desirable. This is VIN# 4T1BG22K0XU519241 VIN# 3C4FY48B34T282501 a 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift Monday through 2002 Chevy 1500 2004 Kia Spectra Friday. Benefits include health, dental and life VIN# 1GCEK14W52Z262485 VIN# KNAFB161745142717 insurance, 401K, annual leave, sick leave, and 2008 Pontiac Torrent 1998 Jeep Cherokee VIN# 2CKDL737486023304 VIN# 1J4FJ68S7WL125157 holidays. An application can be submitted to any 1994 Chevy S10 Southwest Tennessee EMC office, or downloaded VIN# 1GCCS19Z6R8183014 from our website at stemc.com and e-mailed to [email protected] or [email protected] by LOCATION OF THE AUCTION: 815 Dancyville Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. An equal The auction will be held on August 12, 2020 at 12 o’clock noon. Vehicles will be available for opportunity employer male/female/disabled. viewing 30 minutes prior to the start of the auction. Brownsville Press • Wednesday, August 5, 2020 A7 Public Notices

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S Qualls 5.18 acre tract at 452.3 feet the south margin of said road 1994. Street Address: The street the form of a certified check made mation by the lender or trustee. NOTICE OF SALE and on for a total of 962.1 feet to south 87 degrees east 190.0 feet; address of the property is believed payable to or endorsed to Padgett This sale may be rescinded by the Sale at public auction will be a stake, the southwest corner of south 88 degrees east 142.5 feet to be 4135 Eurekaton Road, Stan- Law Group. No personal checks Substitute Trustee at any time. on September 1, 2020, at or about church lot; thence south 88 de- to a stake; thence south along the ton, TN 38069, but such address is will be accepted. To this end, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO 10:00 AM, local time, at the east grees east 211.2 feet to a stake, the west line of the church lot and not part of the legal description of you must bring sufficient funds to COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY door of the Haywood County southeast corner of said Church on 721.0 feet to a stake an inter- the property. In the event of any outbid the lender and any other INFORMATION OBTAINED Courthouse, 1 North Washington lot; thence north 211.2 feet to a nal corner of the remainder of discrepancy, the legal description bidders. Insufficient funds will not WILL BE USED FOR THAT Brownsville, TN 38012, pursuant stake in south margin of Eureka- Thomas Powell land; thence north herein shall control. Map/Par- be accepted. Amounts received in PURPOSE. Padgett Law Group, to the Deed of Trust executed by ton and Brownsville Road, the 73 degrees 55 minutes west 345.8 cel Number: 141 011.02 Current excess of the winning bid will be Substitute Trustee 6267 Old Water Terry Ray Elrod and Jenna L. El- northeast corner of said Church feet to a fence corner, the south- owner(s) of Record: Terry Ray refunded to the successful purchas- Oak Road, Suite 203 Tallahassee, rod, husband and wife, to Tony D. lot; thence south 89 degrees east east corner of said George Quails Elrod and wife, Jenna L. Elrod er at the time the foreclosure deed FL 32312 (850) 422-2520 (tele- Gregory, as Trustee for Simmons with south margin of said road 10.32 acres; thence north along This sale is subject to all matters is delivered. This property is being phone) (850) 422-2567 (facsimile) Bank dated April 13, 2017, and re- 140.0 feet to a stake, the north- fence 640.0 feet to the beginning, shown on any applicable recorded sold with the express reservation [email protected] corded in Record Book 150, Page west corner of Paul Howard lot; and containing 5.18 acres, more Plat or Plan; any unpaid taxes and that the sale is subject to confir- PLG# 19-002192-3 874, and modified in Record Book thence south 195.4 feet to a stake, or less. Included in this description assessments; any restrictive cove- 157, Page 789 in the Register’s Of- the southwest corner of said Paul but hereby excluded from this con- nants, easements or setback lines fice for Haywood County, Tennes- Howard lot; the south 88 degrees veyance is the following tract of that may be applicable; rights of see (“Deed of Trust”), conducted 30 minutes west 106 feet to a stake, land conveyed to David Howard redemption, equity, statutory or ACCEPTING by Padgett Law Group, having the northwest corner of Tim Allen and wife, Mary Howard in Deed otherwise, not otherwise waived in been appointed Substitute Trust- 8.06 acre tract; thence south 33 Book 204, page 207, in the Regis- the Deed of Trust, including rights BIDS ee, all of record in the Haywood degrees 30 minutes east 989.5 feet ter`s Office of Haywood County, of redemption of any government Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is accepting bids County Register’s Office. Default to a stake, the southwest corner of Tennessee: BEGINNING at an agency, state or federal; and any on food and paper supplies for the jail. Specifications in the performance of the cove- said Tim Allen lot; thence north iron pin found in the west margin and all prior deeds of trust, liens, for dry goods, canned goods, perishable foods, nants, terms, and conditions of 81 degrees 45 minutes east 292 of Eurekaton Road, 19.41 feet dues, assessments, encumbrances, said Deed of Trust has been made; feet to a stake; the southwest cor- west of center, said point being the defects, adverse claims and other frozen food, dairy and meats can be picked up at the and the entire indebtedness has ner of lot owned by Ferge; thence southeast corner of McDowell and matters that may take priority over Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. Items purchased been declared due and payable. south 9 degrees 30 minutes east the northeast corner of Donald the Deed of Trust upon which must be delivered to the Haywood County Jail, 100 S. Party entitled to enforce the debt: 252 feet to a stake, the southwest Elrod as recorded in Deed Book this foreclosure sale is conducted Dupree Ave., Brownsville, TN, 38012. Simmons Bank Other interested corner of James Elrod lot; thence 169, Page 760, Register`s Office, or are not extinguished by this Deadline for bids will be 2 p.m. on Friday, August parties: The hereinafter described north 81 degrees 30 minutes east Haywood County Courthouse, Foreclosure Sale. THE PROP- 28, 2020. Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked real property located in Haywood 173 feet to a stake in west margin Brownsville, Tennessee; thence ERTY IS SOLD WITHOUT “Inmate Food Bid.” Bids received by the Sheriff’s County will be sold to the highest of Koko and Whiteville Road, the South 9 degrees 29 minutes 36 ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR Office after the date and time specified for bid opening call bidder subject to all unpaid southeast corner of said Elrod lot; seconds East 145.78 feet along the WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED taxes, prior liens and encumbranc- thence south 7 degrees 15 minutes west margin of Eurekaton Road to OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO will not be considered. It will be the responsibility es of record: Legal Description: east with west margin of said road, an iron pin set at the northeast cor- TITLE, MARKETABILITY OF of the bidder to see that their bid is received by the FIRST PARCEL: BEGINNING 141.5 feet to a stake, the north- ner of Ernest Elrod; thence South TITLE, POSSESSION, QUIET Sheriff’s Office by the specified time and date. There at a stake, this point being the east corner of Luther Austin lot; 89 degrees 45 minutes 26 seconds ENJOYMENT OR THE LIKE will be no exceptions. The date of postmark will not southwest corner of the original thence west 264.5 feet to a stake, West 268.67 feet along an old AND FITNESS FOR A GENER- be considered. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office George M. Qualls 50.22 acre tract the northwest corner of said Aus- fence line to a wood corner post AL OR PARTICULAR USE OR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. and being the southwest corner of tin lot; thence south 7 degrees 45 found; thence North 35 degrees 29 PURPOSE. The title is believed to An original and two (2) copies of your submittal is the tract herein described, from minutes west 411.0 feet to a stake; minutes 03 seconds West 395.38 be good, but the undersigned will requested. said point of beginning north 0 de- this point being the southwest cor- feet across Donald Elrod with a sell and convey only as Substitute grees 30 minutes west 658.6 feet to ner of the Lee F. Austin lot; thence new line to an iron pin set; thence Trustee. The right is reserved to Direct contact with any Sheriff’s Office employee a stake, this point being the south- north 87 degrees 30 minutes west North 80 degrees 19 minutes 27 adjourn the sale to another time on the subject of this invitation for bid is expressly west corner of a 8.95 acre tract be- generally along an old fence row, seconds East 263.70 feet to an old certain or to another day, time, forbidden, except with the foreknowledge and ing retained by George M. Qualls 1927.0 feet to the point of begin- iron pin found; thence South 9 de- and place certain, without further permission of Sheriff Billy Garrett, Jr. or Captain out of his original 50.22 acre tract; ning, and containing 41.27 acres. grees 44 minutes 43 seconds East publication upon announcement Tonya Fisher. If you have any questions regarding the thence south 80 degrees 45 min- SECOND PARCEL: BEGIN- 250.63 feet along an old fence line on the day, time, and place of sale specifications of items listed contact Captain Tonya utes east 952.1 feet to a stake, the NING at a stake on the south to an iron pin set; thence North 81 set forth above or any subsequent Fisher at this email address: tfisher@brownsvilletn. southeast corner of the said Qualls bank of Eurekaton and Browns- degrees 30 minutes 00 second East adjourned day, time, and place of gov, call (731) 772-2914 or by fascimile to (731) 772- 8.95 acre tract; thence north, pass- ville Road, this point being 20 feet 173.67 feet along an old fence line sale. If you purchase a property ing the northeast corner of the south of a spike on the northeast to the point of beginning, contain- at the foreclosure sale, the entire 2611. said Quails 8.95 acre tract and corner of Qualls 10.32 acre tract, ing 2.00 acres, as surveyed by Wal- purchase price is due and payable the southeast corner of the Floyd from said point of beginning along ter R. Powell, RLS 832, on July 19, at the conclusion of the auction in Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, Jr. Haywood County, Tennessee Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

Actual Estimated Estimated 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 General Fund Estimated Revenues and Other Sources Local Taxes $10,793,957 $10,349,420 $10,080,447 State of Tennessee 1,191,231 1,003,026 1,679,800 Federal Government 168,532 62,574 63,000 Other Sources 894,339 600,324 530,000 Total Estimated Revenues and Other Sources $13,048,059 $12,015,348 $12,353,247

Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses Salaries $5,419,274 $5,434,834 $5,927,771 Other Cost 6,305,816 6,568,230 6,411,989 Total Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses $11,725,090 $12,003,064 $12,339,760 Estimated Beginning Fund Balance – July 1 $3,601,735 $4,924,704 $4,936,988 Estimated Ending Fund Balance –June 30 $4,924,704 $4,936,988 $4,950,475 Employee Positions 150 150 150

Highway/Public Works Fund Estimated Revenues and Other Sources Local Taxes $898,796 $795,179 $800,895 State of Tennessee 3,636,002 3,387,266 2,474,204 Federal Government 103,298 - - Other Sources 115,909 - - Total Estimated Revenues and Other Sources $4,754,005 $4,182,445 $3,275,099

Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses Salaries $697,153 $733,408 $836,796 Other Cost 3,785,232 3,742,608 2,418,802 Total Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses $4,482,385 $4,476,016 $3,255,598 Estimated Beginning Fund Balance – July 1 $4,589,345 $4,860,965 $4,567,394 Estimated Ending Fund Balance –June 30 $4,860,965 $4,567,394 $4,586,895 Employee Positions 17 17 18

General Purpose School Fund Estimated Revenues and Other Sources Local Taxes $6,669,304 $6,461,884 $6,424,720 State of Tennessee 17,981,746 18,323,325 18,170,523 Federal Government 96,247 90,540 73,600 Other Sources 202,396 144,684 144,684 Total Estimated Revenues and Other Sources $24,949,693 $25,020,433 $24,813,527

Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses Salaries $15,571,982 $16,052,801 $16,405,237 Other Cost 9,451,832 9,487,669 10,118,945 Total Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses $25,023,814 $25,540,470 $26,524,182 Estimated Beginning Fund Balance – July 1 $4,272,697 $4,198,576 $3,678,539 Estimated Ending Fund Balance –June 30 $4,198,576 $3,678,539 $1,967,884 Employee Positions 409 409 410

Debt Service Fund Estimated Revenues and Other Sources Local Taxes $1,587,226 $1,628,594 $1,687,691 Other Sources 476,566 108,299 392,642 Total Estimated Revenues and Other Sources $2,063,792 $1,736,893 $2,080,333

Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses Debt Service Cost $2,029,938 $2,051,393 $2,243,449 Total Estimated Expenditures and Other Uses $2,029,938 $2,051,393 $2,243,449 Estimated Beginning Fund Balance – July 1 $2,015,020 $2,048,874 $1,734,374 Estimated Ending Fund Balance –June 30 $2,048,874 $1,734,374 $1,571,258 Employee Positions 0 0 0 A8 Brownsville Press • Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Heard around Haywood News from the communities Holly Grove News someone knows. So, to be no way. He works brother Jake, J.T. and Becky, were there. Five Brenda Hay and Madi- By Martha H. Jones we can be the light that in ways we cannot see. Katie Campbell and grandchildren were son Reece. We express helps them come to the He will make a way for son Corbin and Joann unable to attend. They our heartfelt sympathy “Be the Light of Tthe Lord and go to heaven. you and me.” This was Smith and her son watched movies, made to Tommy Ferrell in World” was the subject What a responsibility, followed by Brother Brandon. Belated anni- things and did a circus the death of his mother, of the message. God but also what a priv- Fred Campbell bring- versary wishes to Brad- for their parents. They Mrs. Francis Hendrix. transforms us when ilege. There are peo- ing a great message. ley and Jennifer Booth. did a scavenger hunt I refilled the bird feed- we accept Jesus as our ple around us and all Happy birthday to “Cousin’s Camp” was in Brownsville, going er for the humming- Savior. When we were around the world who Brenda Simpson, Kris held at Brother Fred to 10 places. At KFC, birds and hung it last saved, God didn’t im- do not have the light of Doyle, Travis Clenney, and Nancy Campbell’s they each had to do the week with Lorie’s help. mediately take us to God in their lives. God Terry Brown, Meredith home last week. Ten of chicken dance. Their It hangs on our patio. heaven. Why? He has a wants us to work in his Clark, Darian Mullen, their 15 grandchildren pictures were made, a We enjoy watching purpose for us. We are kingdom recruiting Janie Heathcott, Nolan attended. Micah, the fun time for all. them. They tell us that to glorify God and be others. Brown, Cody Kelley son of their daughter Those on the sick list there are two birds that the light of the world At the Holly Grove and Marisol Galvan. Christy Fain and hus- needing our prayers flourish in the desert, to help unsaved per- drive-in service, Youth Belated birthday wish- band Tim, is a student this week are Steven the hummingbird and sons come to know the Director, Steve Brown, es to Avery Brown, who at Union University. and Tiffanie Collins the buzzard. The hum- Lord and accept Him. gave the announce- was taken by his par- I’m sure he was a big and son Kyle, Tony Cas- mingbirds are drawn We do this through ments, Brother Ralph ents, Steve and Chris- help to his grandpar- tleman, Brenda Simp- to the plants that have words and actions and Brown led in singing ty Brown, to a Jackson ents. His brothers and son, Clayton Pinner, a fragrance and the in the way we live our two hymns. Some of the restaurant on Friday sister were a part of Sonny Bishop, Betty buzzards are drawn to lives. People cannot words to one of them night to celebrate his it, and the children Barden, Scott Climer, things that are dead. help but notice. We may were, “God will make a 14th birthday. Others of their son, Rev. Aar- Mikie Dotson, Lisa Which one are we more be the only Christian way, where there seems attending were his on Campbell and wife Jones, Russell Hight, like? Westside News By Mary W. Lewis day. He doesn’t like to they are a meal at Back- to bring the series to a back in Kennesaw, Ga., cise she enjoys. It hap- stay in one place very erman’s Restaurant. close. We are sorry his recently to visit her pened when she was long so he takes me from Husband, Jack Fox, was presentation was can- brother, Perry Cox, and helping Debbie Rooks You may have already joint to join. After such out of town (state) play- celled. Hopefully next his family where they plant more flowers read, “The Joys of Ag- a busy day, I’m really ing golf, but back home summer will be normal. spent several years ear- there at the “Y” between ing,” but here it comes. tired and ready to go to now. I’ve always noted Leon and Donna Cox lier helping care for Bet- Haralson and West I have become quite a bed with Ben Gay. What and explained that Nell Heron were in Coving- sy Cox, wife of Perry, Main Street when fin- frivolous old gal. I’m see- a day! knows how to live! ton Wednesday evening who had developed Alz- ishing the task and aris- ing five gentlemen every Nell Fox had some Wednesday night Bi- for a meal at the Mexi- heimer’s. Betsy had al- ing from the flower bed, day. As soon as I awake, business out on High- ble service at Westside can Restaurant located ways been a well-round- she lost balance moving Will Power helps me out way 76 South with Church of Christ was on Highway 51 North, El ed, valuable worker and downhill to get on her of bed. When he leaves, I Strickland Draperies cancelled due to rela- Presidente. Her brother, helper and mother, now feet, as there was an in- go see John. Then, Char- and her good friend, tives and friends’ expo- Bill Cox, and wife, Shei- deceased. cline there. As usual, ley Horse comes along Linda Leath of that sure to one supposedly la, went with them and Nell Fox has had a Nell is known for help- and when he is here, he area, joined her and infected with the germ. they met their cousin, bad sprained ankle for ing others. She planted takes a lot of my atten- husband, Jimmy Leath, It was the final night Judy Perry Rhodes, who several weeks, sore and me hostas in cold Febru- tion. When he leaves, was along, so done of our Summer Series. lives in Covington who swelling, and of course ary, bringing her shovel Arthur Ritis shows up there, they three drove This was Bro. David joined them. hasn’t been able to do to dig to set them in the and stays the rest of the on to Whiteville where Dalton’s of Gilt Edge’s The Herons were her usual working exer- hard ground. History The family of Rev. Hardin Smith cipation that came at The father of 15 chil- son in 1888, George who been found for Hard- atrice Hess, moved to St. By Dr. Dorothy Granberry the end of the Civil War. dren, Rev. Smith mar- married Mariah Parker en, Jr., Laura, William Louis, MO during the Geneva Miller Historical Society The Baptist Home Mis- ried twice. His first in 1889, Maggie married Thomas, Frank, Walter, 1920s. They lived with sion Society trained Rev. wife, Jane Smith, died Charlie Adams in 1898, Ola Mae, and James Ol- the family of their son, Rev. Harden Smith Smith in the ministry. during the yellow fever Lelia married John lie. Eddie H., a mail clerk had a long and prosper- This training consisted pandemic of the late Hess in 1909, Minnie When Lelia Smith and the family of their ous life. He pastored the of learning to read, if 1870s. He then married wed C. A. Ward in 1911, Hess died in March 1917, daughter Ada who had congregation at Wood- the trainee did not know his second wife, Bessie Ada married Henry the Nashville Globe married Robert Taylor, lawn Baptist Church how to read, but not how Matilda. The Smith chil- Bolds in 1913, and Eddie carried a lengthy story a porter. Both families for more than 50 years, to write. Rev. Smith was dren were: Sarah who H. married Viola Dixon about her death. lived on LaSalle St. in where he began his re- taught to write by his married Frank Beard in 1925. Rev. Smith, his wife, St. Louis. Rev. Smith ligious and community daughter, Sarah, some- in 1883, Luvenia who No Haywood County daughter, Ola Mae, and died as a result of being work before the Eman- time after 1867. married Nathan Ander- marriage records have granddaughter, Vera Be- hit by a car. Public Records

Brownsville Press publishes the records of only those cases that have been decided by the court and cases which the person charged General Sessions Court waived a hearing. Haywood County General Sessions Court, Judge J. Roland Reid • Records courtesy of Mary B. Lonon, Clerk James P. Avery—Simple do- Samantha Lynn McDon- Drake Miller—Theft of ate for past action—Bound to voked, sentence reinstated and ment, aggravated assault, and mestic assault; fined $50 plus ald—Theft (up to $1,000); fined property-$2,500 to < $10,000; Grand Jury. extended 1-year. evading arrest risk of death or costs, 11/29 suspended to sen- $50 plus costs, 1-year g.p. diver- Waive to Grand Jury. Aramis J. Franklin—Pro- Orlando Toomes—Aggra- injury-vehicle involved; Waive to tence now serving credit 47-days. sion and supervised probation. Larry Lee Willis—Retali- bation violation; probation re- vated abuse/neglect/endanger- Grand Jury.

Property Transfers Records courtesy of Steve Smith, Register of Deeds Marriage Jail Statistics 7/24/2020 Warranty Deed $16,500. Grange Stone Development Felons less/split or periodic time - 0 Ronald D. Fleming et ux to 7/29/2020 Warranty Deed LLC; 2 Main Street. (Stanton Licenses Felons being held 1 year or more for DOC contract - 16 Eric Hull et ux; 1583-1585 W. Dean Pettigrew et ux to TN). $56,500. Courtesy of Sonya Castellaw, County Clerk Convicted Misdemeanor - 6 Pepper Lane. $185,000. Bobby Sills et ux; 911 Brecken- 7/31/2020 Warranty Deed Pretrial Felons (people being held awaiting trial) - 58 Timothy Lee Adams to 7/27/2020 Warranty Deed ridge Street. $216,500. Dinah Bishop et al to Chris Pretrial misdemeanor - 18 Sue Babette Curtis and Buddy Autry to Hill’s Con- 7/30/2020 Quit-Claim Sensabaugh; 83 Riverbend Other/Hold for other agency - 6 struction Co Inc; Lot 20 Coun- Deed Ronald W. Wages et Road. $6,000. Jonathan Brandonearl try Lake Estates. $16,500. ux to Courtney Jackson et al; 7/31/2020 Warranty Deed Fayne to Jasmine Latrice Total - 104 (83 men, 21 women) 7/27/2020 Warranty 4.089 Acres on Oaks Dr. No Paul Lott to Annette Fuller; McGee Deed Buddy Autry to Hill’s Consideration. 938 N. McLemore Avenue, Construction Co. Inc.; Lot 7/31/2020 Warranty Deed 817 Cobb Circle, and 822 21 Country Lake Estates. Samuel Thomas Mathes Jr. to Cobb Circle. $32,500. Brownsville Press • Wednesday, August 5, 2020 A9 Obituaries

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Weaver Brady Tarpley Vestal Coulston August 3, 2020 • Lea & Simmons Funeral Home August 1, 2020 • Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Weaver Vestal, 98, passed away peacefully on Brady Tarpley Coulston, 65, passed away Sat- Monday, August 3, at Sugar Creek Senior Living urday, August 1, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Community in Brownsville, Tenn. Graveside ser- Tenn. A memorial service to celebrate his life vices were held Wednesday, August 5, at 1 p.m., at will be held on August 22 at 11 a.m. at the Lea and Oakwood Cemetery with Mildred Shoemaker offi- Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville. ciating. Coulston was born on February 24, 1955, in Tipton Weaver Vestal lived a full and meaningful life and County to L.J. and Rosie Connor Coulston. He was a res- was blessed beyond measure. She was born on June 5, 1922, ident of Brownsville and worked in construction where he to the late Roy Link and Pearl Collier Sullivan. She was a homemaker and was well known as a master carpenter. caregiver, who loved taking care of her family, as well as other people. She He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Burse Coulston; his father, L. J. Coul- lived in Haywood County her entire life. Her faith was important to her ston; three sons, Jim Brady Coulston (Dana), Rodney Coulston (Ashley), and she loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a faithful member of and Joshua Coulston (Cassidy), all of Brownsville; five daughters, Na- Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling and had talie Coulston Lavenue (Louis) of Alamo; Karen Renee Cross of Stanton; a great love for dogs. Tamera Ellington (Dusty), Sarah Roberson (Bryan), Linsey Burse all of She is survived by her daughter, Linda Vestal Carlton of Brownsville; Brownsville; two brothers, Benny Coulston (Phyllis) of Alamo and Dan- three grandchildren, Donna Carlton, Terri Carlton Strange and James ny Coulston (Kathy) of Brownsville; one sister-in-law, Cindy Coulston of Link Carlton; and four great-grandchildren, Lyndi Elizabeth Strange, Em- Brownsville; two sisters, Sarah Nell Cobb (Doug) of Jackson and Georgia ily Lee Strange, James Bryson Carlton and Brenna Paige Carlton. Webb of Ripley. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grand- She was preceded in death by her husband, Laudell Vestal; her parents, children. Roy and Pearl Sullivan; and one brother, Roy Link Sullivan, Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosie Connor Coulston, and one Memorial contributions may be made to Marvin’s Chapel UMC Church, brother, Jimmy Coulston. c/o Brenda Mann, 498 Cox Lane, Brownsville, TN 38012. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Lea and All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville. Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville. Mary Frances Hendrix Lillie Mae Green August 1, 2020 • Lea & Simmons Funeral Home August 3, 2020 • Rawls Funeral Home Mary Frances Hendrix, 85, passed away Saturday, August 1, at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A private family graveside service was Lillie Mae Green, 98, died Monday, August 3, at Crestview Health Care conducted Monday, August 3, at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. All ser- and Rehab in Brownsville. With social distancing restrictions in place, ser- vices were under the direction of the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. vices will be Thursday, August 6, at 11 a.m., graveside at Knights of Pythias Cemetery. There will be a visitation Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville. Cristella Ann Walsh Samuel Hammond July 29, 2020 • Brownsville Funeral Home Cristella Ann Walsh, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 29, at Jack- August 2, 2020 • Rawls Funeral Home son-Madison County General Hospital. The Walsh family has chosen cremation and further information will be announced as information be- Samuel Hammond, 64, died Sunday, August 2, at his residence in Browns- comes available by the Brownsville Funeral Home. ville. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Satur- day, August 8, at 11 a.m., graveside at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanton. There will be a visitation Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville. Marlene Jackson King August 1, 2020 • Lea & Simmons Funeral Home If you would like more information on obituaries, Marlene Jackson King, 64, passed away at her residence in Brownsville, memorials or notes of thanks, Tenn., on Saturday, August 1. A celebration of life service will be held Sat- please contact Brooke: [email protected] urday, August 8, at 4 p.m., at the home of Tracy Nichols, 1526 Rudolph Rd. in Brownsville.

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STAY H ME Lee Berry, Agent Brownsville, TN 38012 STAY SAFE. SAVE LIVES. Bus: 731-772-6600 Come see me today! Just Ramblin’ Part three lins.” We do this only back pleasant memo- By Joe and Susan Sills to share our past visits ries or stir the imagi- to interesting venues nations of those who Firstly, we want to to those who may be may not be able to trav- thank all who have planning trips to near- el anymore. expressed their appre- by places and to those We will conclude our ciation for our “Ramb- to whom it may bring trip to North Carolina

Snappy Lunch SUBMITTED PHOTOS by departing Boone, one of the Inns or B&B were fortunate to ar- traveling the incred- to give yourself plen- range a private tour. ibly beautiful Blue ty of time for the next This unique museum Ridge Parkway to the day’s adventure. Din- houses a collection Highway 89 exit and ing in the old hotel and of meticulously fur- on to Mount Airy, the leisurely strolling the nished rooms from hometown of Andy brick and cobblestone every period of our Griffith. To your sur- streets after dinner Southern History from prise, you will find that will carry you back to pre-colonial to the late the Main Street looks the mid 1700s, when the 1900s. Each room was much like our Court town was founded by carefully dismantled Square with a mix of the Moravian Church. from its original struc- late nineteenth centu- As time passed and ture and reconstructed ry buildings and more the tobacco industry in the museum. Most recent structures. You became the primary fi- of the walls, furniture, will also find several of nancial engine for the paintings, and accou- the TV show’s, Mayber- area, the R.J. Reynolds trements are original ry, more recognizable, family became the to- to the rooms. If not reproduction sites bacco barons of the na- original, period substi- such as Gomer’s Ga- tion. You might want to tutes were used. rage and the always-de- visit the museums ded- On your way home licious home-style eat- icated to that pursuit. on I-40, you might want ery, Snappy Lunch. Our primary objec- to stop in Hickory and After lunch, we trav- tive was to visit MES- visit one of the furni- el down Highway 52 DA, the Museum of ture factories as did we, past Pilot Mountain, Early Southern Dec- where Susan ordered a to Winston Salem, one orative Arts. We have custom-made sofa that of our favorite stops. visited there twice, we are very proud of. Here, you will discov- once while we were You probably should er an almost forgotten decorating our home arrange a night in the piece of American His- in 2000, after we first Smokies to settle back tory, Old Salem. You moved back to Browns- as a restful conclusion will want to “park” ville, and again a few of your tour. Ramble Old Salem Historic District here for the evening at years later when we on!

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