Stories from Sunday, June 2, 2013

James Thomas 'Jimmy' Brown Jr., 53, of Shelbyville died Saturday, June 1, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eastside Church of Christ with Frank Butler and Keith Camp officiating. Burial will follow at Bomar Cemetery in Raus. Visitation will begin at 12 noon. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Mary Ruth Simmons, 71, of Shelbyville died Sunday, June 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Scotty Sorrells officiating. Burial will follow at Booneville Cemetery in Lincoln County. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday.

Bedford County Relay for Life raised $146,795 -- far more than its goal of $133,000 -- at this weekend's event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Candles glow following a ceremony in which bags were lit to honor those lost to cancer. See also two photo galleries. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

Grady Cunningham is, for the fifth time, asking to have his property at 2506 U.S. 231 North rezoned from R-1 (residential) to C-2 (commercial), after having been turned down by Bedford County Board of Commissioners in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012. Bedford County Planning Commission will consider the request during its meeting at 7 p.m. ...

Thursday afternoon provided a chance for anyone interested in the historical and structural uniqueness of Shelbyville's town square to learn more. Historic preservation specialist Lewis Jackson of the Tennessee Historical Commission in Nashville gave a walking tour of the downtown area...

It's always great to see good things happen to good people. Such is the case for former Shelbyville Central basketball and soccer standout Bree Horner. Horner has signed to continue her education as well as her basketball career at Motlow State Community College...

I've always been about the simple things in life. Whether going to visit family, friends, or whatever, the small things have always mattered most to me. Growing up, a few of those little things always consisted of riding shotgun with my dad or my grandpa, usually to our favorite fishing hole...

Shelbyville in the Middle Civil War Sesquicentennial is to take place on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Shelbyville Parks and Recreation. There will be a variety of attractions for guests including displays of flags from the period, military encampments from the Confederate and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery, musicians, dancers, artisans and crafters...

I don't know how to smile. Well, I don't know how to smile when I'm told I need to smile. Let me rephrase--I don't know how to "work it" for the camera. I smile all the time and I have even been told I have a pleasant smile. Smiling feels great. Yet, you put a camera in front of my face and demand I smile, something strange happens--something unnatural. ...

Sometimes our dreams are realized through adversity, and a vision is developed through hardship. Our dear friend, Linda Thompson, has been ministering among the Native Americans in northern Arizona since the mid-eighties. Her dream of establishing a Native American children's ministry was made all the more real through difficult times that she was confronted with...

More photos from the T-G's June 2, 2013, Honor Roll section.

Trace Marshall has enjoyed many of the aspects of a normal high school senior year -- having senior pictures made, buying a senior ring, ordering his graduation cap and gown, making plans for college -- but he is not your traditional high school graduate...

Ancilla College, Golf Scholarship -- Jake Pimental Bryan College, Golf Scholarship -- Jake Pimental Martin Methodist College, Golf Scholarship -- Jake Pimental Emory University, Academic Excellence Scholarship -- Sierra Cortner The University of Tennessee at Knoxville:...

Parents: J.J. and Laisha Hockaday Honors/Awards: Clubs, organizations and teams: Future plans:...

Fulton plans on attending the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the fall to work on a bachelor's degree in biology...

She is the daughter of Shon and Shera Wilson. Her accomplishments include: Wilson will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and major in nursing...

Olivia DuPuy She is the daughter of Steve and Gina DuPuy. Her accomplishments include: DuPuy will attend Tennessee Tech University...

Parents: Kevin and Marinda Grissom Clubs, organizations and teams: National Honor Society Church: Member of North Fork Baptist Church...

Parents: Donna and Ronnie Helton and the late Mark Attig Awards/Honors: Clubs, organizations and teams: Future plans: Her scholarships include:...

Cascade Elementary School Principal's List Fifth Grade Anna Allison, Tristan Bowen, Anna Brown, Ethan Calvert, Seth Corriveau, Jenna Cox, Andrew Curl, Savanah Emery, Eli Feck, Jonathan Garcia Padilla, Christopher Heath, Isabella Insell, Olivia Mason, Parth Patel, Britney Phommateth, Sarah Prosser, Carmen Ray, Alex Scruggs, Hayden Spence, Mckayla Swain, Lily Walker, Bryce Ware...

On Sunday, May 12, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church honored its graduating high school seniors with the Greg Garner Memorial Scholarship and the Constance Buchanan/Lindsey Hall Memorial Scholarship. Daleigh Cares is a 2013 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School, and she will attend Columbia State Community College this fall. Cares is the daughter of Chuck and Anne Cares of Shelbyville...

Corbin Hedges was selected from Carson-Newman University to be included in the 2012-2013 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges publication. Hedges, of Tullahoma, is a mathematics student at Carson-Newman in Jefferson City, Tenn...

Austin Leverette is the son of Judy and Paul Eugene Leverette of Unionville. He is a member of House of Prayer Church and helps out there as a sound booth technician. At Community High School, Austin is a member of the Yearbook staff and is in the National Honor Society...

Santana is the daughter of Bobby and Cindy Vasquez of Bell Buckle. She is a member of the Key Club, President of the National Honor Society, President of the Interact Club, and Historian of the Student Council. She was chosen to participate in the Leadership Bedford program and was chosen to be the Hugh O'Brian Leadership delegate. ...

Alexi is the daughter of Neal and Kanya Gordon. She will serve as the 2013-2014 Student Council President. She is a member of National Honor Society, FCA, Drama Club, Keyettes, and was a two year member of the SCHS girls' soccer team. She is a member of Calvary Baptist Church...

Lance is the son of David and Angie Parker of Shelbyville. Lance is a member of the Interact Club, the Key Club and the National Honor Society. He was chosen to participate in the Leadership Bedford program and was selected as Cascade High School's SCOPE delegate. Lance is a three year member of the varsity baseball team. He attends Fairlane Church of Christ. After high school he plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University majoring in engineering...

Shelbyville area students graduate as part of the class of 2013 at Lipscomb University. Several Shelbyville students were awarded a degree from Lipscomb University at the conclusion of the spring semester 2013. Graduating Shelbyville area undergraduate and graduate students are:...

Community High School held Senior Honors Day on May 10. This day is designated to present the seniors with scholarships and to celebrate academic excellence. The following seniors made up the academic top 10: Zeke Grissom, 101.07 Army Reserve Honor Athletes: Tori Broiles and Zeke Grissom...