Church Leader Dr. TL Lowery Dies, 87
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MONDAY 161st YEAR • NO. 254 fEBRUARY 22, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 18 PAGES • 50¢ Church leader Dr. T.L. Lowery dies, 87 Arrangements to be set by Rush’s North Ocoee Chapel By LARRY C. BOWERS currently serving as chief executive of man sent from God,” said Williams. “His "I will miss him. The church will miss Banner Staff Writer the T.L. Lowery Global Foundation. passion for souls led him to the four him," Williams concluded, “but his legacy Lowery’s son, Dr. Stephen Lowery, corners of the earth to testify to the will live on through his son and daugh- A giant in church leadership, in acknowledged his father’s death on the greatness of God and His Son, Jesus ter-in-law, Steve and Janice, his grand- Cleveland and around of the world, is foundation’s website. Christ. He preached the Gospel, laid children Aimee, Stephanie, Jon and gone with the death Sunday morning of “My father recently celebrated 70 hands on the sick, and imparted spiritu- Michael, and the countless spiritual sons Dr. Thomas Lanier “T.L.” Lowery. years of ministry,” the younger Lowery al blessings to people far and near.” and daughters whom he has mentored." Lowery, 87, passed away at his home. said. “He has been an evangelist, pastor, “Dr. Lowery led with distinction and Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland and Visitation and arrangements were still author, friend, mentor and father. But, prophetic unction,” Williams continued. his wife, Sandra, commented on the being scheduled this morning by the most of all, he was an ambassador of “He inspired all of us to reach a little community’s loss. North Ocoee Chapel of Cleveland’s Jim the Kingdom of God.” higher and to shout unto God with the “Dr. Lowery was a giant among Rush Funeral and Cremation Services. Church of God General Overseer Mark voice of triumph. He not only belonged giants,” Rowland said. “Sandra and I Lowery was among the noted leaders Williams paid tribute to Lowery’s legacy. to the Church of God but to the Body of of the Church of God through the years, "T.L. Lowery moved among us as a Christ, and now, to the ages. See LOWERY, Page 4 T.L. Lowery Inside Today New city building permits include sub shop Kay’s, then Jack’s, and now it’s Mike’s By JOYANNA LOVE Banner Senior Staff Writer A recently vacated building on North Ocoee Street has a new look as it becomes the first free- Hamlin drives to Submitted photo Submitted photo. Submitted photo standing Jersey Mike’s Subs for Daytona victory DOROTHY MOORE has been inspired ARLENA MOORE was a teacher at LILLIAN CAMPBELL was a teacher at the DR Holdings LLC franchise. throughout her life by her aunts, many of North Lee Elementary when this photo was East Cleveland Elementary School when Andrew Brooks and Brian Denny Hamlin used a daring whom were teaching in rural schools for taken. Before that, she had taught at this photo was taken. Before that, she had Hendrix own the business. last-lap move to win Sunday’s The franchise opened a location Daytona 500 over Martin Truex African-Americans. Norman Chapel, an elementary school for taught at High Point, an elementary school African-American students. for African-American students. in Chattanooga in 2014 as the by the narrowest margin in the first in a plan to bring three loca- history of NASCAR. The Walker tions to the region. Hendrix said Valley Mustangs will face the Cleveland is the last location in Bradley Central Bears in the this plan. District 5-AAA boys champi- “There haven’t been any stores onship. The Lee Flames and Family of teachers in the area in several years, so we Lady Flames had a tough week- signed the agreement to develop end in baseball and softball. See the entire territory. Jersey Mike’s Sports, Pages 11-13. as a company has expanded to Dorothy Moore reflects on inspiring teaching, 1,000 stores open … in the past Politicians missing four or five years,” Hendrix said. business roles provided by four of her aunts Locations for the DR Holdings boat on amnesty franchise are usually in shopping centers. In some ways, both the By JOYANNA LOVE Hendrix said the franchise was Democrats and Republicans are Banner Senior Staff Writer considering three locations in missing the boat on the right of Among the many heroes cel- Cleveland. When he stepped onto amnesty for illegal immigrants, and ebrated as part of Black the North Ocoee Street location, how it should be handled. For one History Month are those who he knew it was the right fit. person’s perspective, see the guest strived to ensure a good edu- “Immediately, I fell in love with “Viewpoint” on Page 14 of today’s cation for black students even that location. I just think the area edition. in a time of segregated is fantastic, [with its] proximity to schools. Lee University, the hospital [and] In Bradley County, College downtown,” Hendrix said. Forecast Hill is the most well-known of He was also excited about the these schools. Yet, there were opportunity to have a drive- Today looks to be mostly cloudy others. Rural elementary through. with a 30 percent chance of show- schools High Point and “I love the history of the build- ers, and a high near 62. Tonight’s Norman Chapel were also ing as well, being the old Kay’s Ice forecast calls for cloudy skies and a schools for black students Cream, so we were really excited about being able to restore that 70 percent chance of rain, with a before the school system was integrated. These rural schools building. [It’s a] building that a lot low around 50. Tuesday calls for hold special memories and of people in Cleveland are familiar clouds and a 60 percent chance of importance to Dorothy Moore with from years past,” Hendrix rain, with a high near 59. Tuesday and her family. said. night calls for a 90 percent chance “Three of my mother’s sis- Most recently, the location was of showers and possibly thunder- ters became teachers in the Jack’s Kleen-Rite dry cleaners. The franchise owners described storms, with a low around 52. rural schools in Bradley Submitted photo Submitted photo Southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph County,” Moore said. DOROTHY MOORE, left, stands with her aunt RUBY WOOD, right, worked as a secretary at the Jersey Mike’s as a “traditional could gust as high as 25 mph. These were Lillian W. Ruby Wood. Pentagon in Arlington, Va., near Washington, D.C. northeast sub shop.” Campbell (born 1918), Eva “We trim, tie and cook our own Arlena Moore (born 1909) and roast beef in house,” Hendrix Index Marie Cherry (born sometime said. between Campbell and Arlena “My parents and grandparents sacrificed much, so that we could have better He said all the meats for the Classified................................16-17 Moore.) opportunities than they were given. I’m inspired by their strength and endurance.” subs are “sliced right in front of Comics...........................................6 — Dorothy Moore you … sliced fresh.” Editorials......................................14 See FAMILY, Page 8 Horoscope......................................6 See PERMITS, Page 8 MINI Page......................................5 Obituaries.......................................2 Sports......................................11-13 TV Schedule..................................7 Weather..........................................9 For Tacia Green it’s about giving back Around Town By JOYANNA LOVE the next generation.” Banner Senior Staff Writer ERSONALITY She said racial division should not be an P issue. Jordan Barton and Ariana Dorr Helping others and giving back to the showing off new puppy Rhett ... “I am thankful that I was brought up to community have been a major part of Tacia PROFILE love everybody,” Green said. “I have all Michelle Craig describing a Green’s life since a young age. recent “luggage malfunction” ... types of friends, and it just does not matter “My mother was very active within the “Different times for different measures. to me what color a person is.” Reggie and Erica Parker talking community,” Green said. She is deceased Now, we are fighting for the same cause. It about how they adopted a rescue She said it was a person’s character that now. Her name was Ann Price. As a child, is just that we are going to fight in a differ- mattered to her. puppy for Valentine’s Day ...Tate she had me active in the NAACP in the ent manner. With so much technology, O’Brian getting a haircut ... Green has also looked for ways to help local branch. I had a junior membership.” social media, things of that nature, that people through her job. Teegan Browder enjoying some Green also remembers volunteering at opens up a new world,” Green said. “lazy days” with her mom Taylor. Green has worked for the Bradley County soup dinners at her church. She said progress has been made, but “it Sheriff’s Office for 12 years. In her current “I’ve always been helping someone and I needs to be better.” role as an administrative specialist for the don’t mind doing that,” Green said. “I often wonder after I leave the scene, civil division, Green tries to help people She is still a member of the NAACP and will it be better?” Green said. “It should be its efforts in the community. that each generation would want better for See GREEN, Page 8 Tacia Green 6489076 75112 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, February 22, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O.