Robert McNeil Horton, Jr., 78
Robert McNeil Horton, Jr., age 78, of Macon County, Tenn., passed away July 7, 2009, at Skyline Medical Center. The family chose cremation; there will be no visitation or services at Alexander Funeral Home.
Read MoreDewey Lane Connor, 65
Dewey Lane Connor, age 65 years, of Westmoreland, Tenn. passed away, Sat., July 18, 2009. Memorial services for Mr. Connor were conducted Tues., July 21 from New Zion General Baptist Church with Bro. David Scruggs officiating.
Read MoreBiodynamic Farm Extension Agent
I am a biodynamic farm extension agent, visiting organic gardens and farms and offering advice. This was not planned. It just happens that many gardens are sprouting up to meet the demand for local produce, and I’ve been a local market gardener for 30 years. If someone with 30 years of experience in organic growing…
Read MoreSOCIAL SECURITY GOING, GOING, GONE
One day the well will go dry, and those who have been drinking from it, including those who anticipate drinking from it, will go to the mailbox but there will be no social security check. Believe me, it was a great day when FDR pushed through the Social Security funds at an alarming rate.
Read MoreHilda Davis Biles, 86
Hilda Davis Biles, age 86 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, Tenn., passed away Thurs., July 9, 2009 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, Tenn. Funeral services for Hilda Davis Biles were be conducted Sat., July 11, 2009 from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling…
Read MoreRoxie Evelyn Fitzwater, 87
Funeral Services for Roxie Evelyn Fitzwater, age 87, of Lafayette, Tenn. were conducted on Mon., July 13, 2009 from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Reverend Harry Green and Reverend Nolan Brunson officiating. Laura Jane Roberts, Karlene Gass, Nick Wood, and Bill Patch served as Honorary Pallbearers. Ryan Fitzwater,…
Read MoreDixie Lee Harp, 89
Dixie Lee Harp, age 89, of Westmoreland, Tenn., passed away July 4, 2009, at her son’s residence. Funeral services were conducted Tues., July 7, 2009 from the Oakdale General Baptist Church with Reverend David Scruggs officiating. Interment followed in the Oakdale Cemetery.
Read MoreNell June Smith Hudson, 88
Nell June Smith Hudson, age 88 of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., passed away Sun., July 5, 2009 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services were conducted Thurs., July 9, 2009 from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN with E. C.…
Read MoreBill Morris Jenkins, 75
Bill Morris Jenkins, age 75, of Lafayette, Tenn., passed away July 8, 2009, at the Saint Thomas Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Sat., July 11, 2009 from Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church with Elder David Swindle officiating. Sam Hale, Isaac Swindle, Patrick Swindle, Andrew Salyer, Jim Salyer, and Hughie Hackett served as pallbearers. Interment followed in…
Read MoreBrenda Vaughn Stafford, 56
Brenda Vaughn Stafford, age 56 of the Drapers Crossroads Community, in Macon County, Tenn. passed away Fri., July 10, 2009 at her residence on the Kirbytown Rd in Macon County, Tenn. Funeral Services for Brenda Vaughn Stafford were conducted Sun., July 12, 2009 from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red…
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