Stories from Monday, September 9, 2013

Annie Laura Staples, 82, of Estill Springs died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at her residence. She was the mother of Shelia (James) Brown of Shelbyville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Friendship Tabernacle with Lee Kinslow officiating and Elder Q.O. Brien Wherry as eulogist. Burial will follow at Payne's Chapel Cemetery in Huntland. Visitation will begin at noon at the church. J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home of Tullahoma is handling arrangements.

Betty Thomas Shapard, 79, of Shelbyville died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Moody and the Rev. Ron Dewitt officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.