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Jimmy Neal Roark, 53

Funeral services for Jimmy Neal Roark, age 53 of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. were conducted Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2008, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. with E. C. Meadows and Keith Scruggs officiating.

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Laura Ghaston Sneed, 90

Laura Ghaston Sneed age 90, of Lafayette, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the Gallatin Health Care.  Funeral services for Laura Ghaston Sneed were conducted Friday, June 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Guthrie Thompson officiating.

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The Sierra Club’s Visit

The Sierra Club called and asked if they could come out for a visit, and of course I said yes. Folks routinely drop in to see the pretty gardens that have been on TV over the years.

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The Euthanizing of Rural America

The idea of euthanizing the elderly and the incurable ill is repugnant to all God-fearing people. The thought of it becoming a widespread practice is frightening. However there is a type of euthanization taking place today that is even more destructive, and consequently, fearful. It is the euthanizing of rural America. But it can hardly…

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The Importance of Hay

A garden needs farm, so last week I shifted focus a bit and cut hay. We make hay while the sun shines, but it gets rained on sometimes. It’s an important crop for a variety of reasons.

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Don’t Demoralize De Preacher

He comes in at least four different colors, numerous sizes and shapes. People want him when they are sick, getting married, and family members die. He is called by different names, some of which cannot be repeated in public, but one defines the work he does – PREACHER.

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Irene Dillard Gass, 85

Irene Dillard Gass, age 85, of Lafayette, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Hendersonville Medical Center. Graveside services for Irene Dillard Gass were conducted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Roark Cemetery with Elder Doug Curtis officiating. Family served as pallbearers.

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Gordon Ford, 85

Funeral services for Gordon Ford, age 85, of Lafayette, Tenn. were conducted Monday morning, May 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of the Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette, Tenn. with Sean Webster officiating.

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