Stories from Saturday, October 29, 2011

John E. Williams, age 86, of the Richmond community died early Saturday following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Jonathan Simms officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m.

Orman C. Mangrum, 88, of Wartrace died Saturday at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Rhoton officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday.

The 2011 high school football playoff brackets have been announced. Two Bedford County schools have reached the post season after concluding the regular season on Friday night. Shelbyville Central (7-3, 4-2 8AAA) will travel to Ooltewah (7-3) on Nov. 4 for their opening-round game...

Ronnie Polly, 57, of Shelbyville died Friday night at Heritage Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Randall Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Marshall County. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Sunday.