Stories from Monday, January 14, 2013

Sitaben Gokulbhai Patel, 77, of Shelbyville, formerly of Vihan, India, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel and again Wednesday at 11 a.m. Following the services, her remains will be cremated.

Lori Jean Lovvorn, 35, of Shelbyville died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gowen-Smith Funeral Chapel with Johnny Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Sara H. Threet, 52, of Bowling Green, Ky., a former Bedford County resident, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Per her wishes, her remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Bowling Green.

Larry Ward Wells, 61, of La Vergne, a native of Bedford County, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at Good Samaritan Health and Rehab in Antioch. Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no services being planned at this time. Gowen-Smith Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Foster Falls along the Fiery Gizzard Trail near Tracy City. This is a 60 foot waterfall which has a large pool at the base that is a popular swimming hole in the summer. This view is from the observation platform overlooking the gorge and the waterfall...

Mary Joyce Draper, 65, of Unionville died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, in Nashville followed by burial. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.