Business Honor Roll Winter bitter foe celebrates Cannon County during Civil War See Section, Pages 6-7 See, Page 5 Home of SARA MOORE 131st YEAR - NO. 29 Wednesday, January 27, 2016 TWO SECTIONS - 50¢ PER COPY Cannon chair maker carving niche in world DAN WHITTLE Courier Contributor READYVILLE – A small furniture man- ufacturing company is rocking the world. In keeping with a multiple-century Cannon County wood-working tradition, craftsman/artist/designer Alan Daigre and associates are creating chairs and rock- ers that are being sought in Europe and throughout the U.S. Alan Daigre Designs began 15 years ago in a remote wooded area off Ferrell Hol- It was still spitt ing snow when Courier reader CJ Hughes ventured out with a camera low Road. to capture some rare, winter-time fun. “We’ve shipped ‘rope chairs’ to Eu- rope,” Daigre shared. “Although we’ve only branched out from rocking chairs the past 10 years, we’ve already sold product in 35 U.S. states, with a goal of marketing in all states.” More about rope chairs and rockers… “Our signature is a line of ‘rope and block rockers’ that comforts everyone who tries them,” Daigre noted. “Our de- signs are not forced … inspired by natu- ral wood textures, and clean, simple lines. Our chairs are all wood components that fl ex and mold to the individual seated, with the one-piece rope that helps tie it all Alan Daigre Designs began 15 years ago uniquely together for more comfort.” off Ferrell Hollow Road. “Our chairs are frequently compliment- ed by people with back problems,” diag- man shared. “Materials are selected based nosed Daigre. “For years I made noth- on grain patt erns and texture, and careful ing but rocking chairs, but kept gett ing att ention is given in detail in joinery and the question: ‘When are going to going fi nishing work.” to do this as a dining chair?’ I guess I fi - The woodworking artist incorporates nally heard it enough. I teamed with the traditional ‘Post and Rung’ and ‘Mortise renowned furniture maker/designer Mat- and Tenon’ joinery using hand-carved thew Teague to design side chairs, bar pegs, resulting in a fi nished piece with stools and arm chairs, and the response strength and integrity. has been tremendous.” Daigre estimated it takes several months He stopped to point out one his latest to create a fi nished product. creations. This unique business is good for the lo- “Using the unique rope and block el- cal economy too. ements of the rocker, we have created a In early mornings, neighbors can hear handsome dining chair that will be en- the “buz” and “whir” of saw blades and joyed by families and guests for years to sanders as Daigre, shop manager Dallas come, for generations to come,” the design See CHAIR Page 9 Auburntown recorded at least 8 inches of snow, topping off a layer of ice. CJ HUGHES photos For once, the weather predictions were true as a heavy snowfall covered all of Can- DAN WHITTLE photos non County, closing schools and many businesses. Alan Daigre puts a fi nishing touch on one of his unique rope and block chairs. The chairs are all wood components that fl ex and mold to the individual seated. See Cannon Blast on Page 11 PAGE 2 CANNON COURIER JANUARY 27, 2016 CANNON COURIER OBITUARIES Steven Paul Melton Alvie Joe Witt y Bett e Marsha Duggin Lines Alvie Joe Witt y, 86, who passed away Sunday, January 10, Steven Paul Melton, age 62, of Woodbury passed away Bett e Lines, age 65 passed away Sunday January 17, 2016 2016 at his home. He was a native of Warren Co., TN. Friday, January 15, 2016 at Stones River Hospital E/R. He at Kindred Hospital in Nashville after a lengthy illness. was a native of Cannon County. Her inital fi ght began in 1967 when she was diagnosed He is survived by his Son and Daughter-in-law, Brian & with Hodgkins disease. She took radiation to stop the Dawn Witt y of Morrison; Daughter-in-law, Cheryl Witt y Survivors include his sons, Adam & Alan Melton, both of cancer, but it put her in a category of cancer survivor with of Morrison; Grandchildren, Ashley (Keith) Brown, Jeremy Woodbury; Mother, Wilma Jo Mason Melton of Woodbury; “unknown long range eff ects of radiation.” (Chesney) Witt y, Bailey, Malia and Zoe Witt y; Great Siblings, Donna (Bob) Schneider of Louisville, KY; Roy Grandchildren, Cade & Analyn Brown, Cadence, Ashton, (Marcel) Melton of Woodbury; and Paula Jo (Stephen) Bett e was born June 15, 1950 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Tucker Witt y; Sisters, Margie (Wayne) Helton and Judy Warren of Woodbury; Nieces & Nephews, Angie, Chloe She was one of Dr. William Bryant’s fi rst deliveries as (Homer) Young both of Woodbury, Hazel (David) McFalls Rob, Josh, & Taylor. Cannon County’s new doctor. of Roanoke, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Melton; and She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jonathan W. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Joe & mother of his children, Susan Elizabeth Markum Melton. Lines of Woodbury and son, Sean E. Lines of Brentwood. Lena Mai Walker Witt y; his wife, Evelyn G. Witt y; his She is also survived by sister, Janet D. (Harry) Barnes son, Michael Lynn Witt y; siblings, Ruth Arledge, Lorene Mr. Melton was a member of the Church of Christ. Steve of Woodbury “the girls” (nieces), Cynthia B. (Jeremy) Byford, Beatrice Burlason, Everett Witt y, Thomas Witt y had many and varied jobs around Cannon County with 10 Judkins, Valerie B.(Michael) Bush, and Stephanie B. and Jerry Dale Witt y. years at Farmer’s Co-Op. (Justin) Fann, beloved great nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins, especially John N. New. Mr. Witt y was a member of the Smith Grove Church of Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, January 18, 2016 Christ and an Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic. He in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bros. Herb She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall E. loved to fi sh, ride horses and gardening but most of all he Alsup & Daniel Hayes offi ciating. Interment will follow and Wauline A. Duggin, paternal grandparents, S.L. and loved his family. at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Eppie N. Duggin and maternal grandparents, C.H. and from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2016. Hatt ie B. Allmon. Funeral services will be 1 pm Wednesday January 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Al Cannon Courier, January 27 2016 Bett e began a thirty year teaching career in Cannon Bugg, Jr. offi ciating. Interment will follow in the Shady Woodbury, Tennessee County and retired with the Warren County School Grove Cemetery in Coff ee Co. Visitation with the family System. She touched many young lives during her time will be from 3 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, January 12, 2016. in the classroom. Oscar Stoakley Henderson, Jr Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563, 2311, www. She loved the beach and spent hours looking for that woodburyfuneralhome.net perfect shell on Sanibel Island. She was an excellent tatt er Oscar Stoakley Henderson, Jr., age 76, passed away and enjoyed reading, bird watching, and gardening. suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He Cannon Courier, January 27 2016 was a native of Cannon Co., TN. Woodbury, Tennessee She was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his children, Terry Henderson of A memorial service will be held at Leoni Church of Christ Bradyville, Ricky (Brenda) Henderson of Rock Island, on Sunday January 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Bros. Herb Alsup Jerry Henderson of McMinnville, and Rita (Ronnie) and Garland Robinson will be offi ciating. Rogers of Bradyville; Step-son, Charles Douglas Cooper of Auburntown; 2 Brothers, James Henderson of Murfreesboro For up to date obituary In lieu of fl owers, please contribute to the American and Hilton Henderson of Houston, Texas. He is also Cancer Society, Adams Memorial Library or Seek the Old survived by 8 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren. information, go to Paths at Leoni Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar S. Sr. and Cannon Courier, January 27, 2016 Madeline Brandon Henderson; step-mother, Ida Pearl Woodbury, Tennessee Blair Henderson; his wives, Peggy Henderson and Fay Todd Henderson; grandchild, Anthony Brian Henderson; www. and his brother, Bill Henderson. Linda Carol Ferrell Mr. Henderson was a member of the Hollow Springs cannon Linda Carol Ferrell, age 66, of Smithville passed away Community Church. He was retired from Genesco. Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. She was a native of DeKalb County. Funeral services will be 1 pm Wednesday January 27, 2016 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Tony courier. Survivors include fi ve sisters , Eunice Byford of Woodbury, Burnett offi ciating. Interment will follow at Centerhill Janet and Johnny King, Shirley & Larry Dyer, Lisa & Roy Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm Merriman & Morma Jean & Gary Dyer all of Smithville. until 9 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2016. com Brother, David Ferrell of Liberty. Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews and her many special Cannon Courier, January 27 2016 friends at Fiddlers Manor. Woodbury, Tennessee She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Sudie Nadene Ferrell. Sister, Jo Dean Ferrell and two brothers, In Loving Memory Danny and Charlie Ferrell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Covenant Baptist Church.