Stories from Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Michael Watson, right, Rotary Club past president, presented a Paul Harris Fellow pin, medallion and certificate to David Brown, current president of the Rotary Club of Shelbyville. In December 1973, nearly 40 years ago, James L. Bomar, Jr., past president of the Rotary Club of Shelbyville and Past President of Rotary International, received the first Paul Harris Fellow recognition from the Rotary Club of Shelbyville. Since that time, Shelbyville Rotarians have added 244 Paul Harris Fellows and contributed over $247,500 to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation has two main goals. The eradication of Polio and the support of Humanitarian grants including grants to fund club, district and matching grants for international projects. (Submitted photo)

The annual bike rally and poker run to support veterans will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 82 Market in Bell Buckle. The event benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and the Tennessee Fisher House. A 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob will be given away; check with the market for details...

Two glass dolphin figurines and all the towels were stolen from a Bethany Lane home Friday, police said. Entry was gained through a back window. The following were arrested since Friday by the Bedford County Sheriff's Department, Shelbyville Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol or 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. They are only charged; guilt or innocence will be determined by the courts...

A Bedford County jury will hear a murder-for-hire case starting next May, while another case was delayed until December. May 1-9 have been set aside for four defendants charged with plotting the death of Larry Walls Sr., who was found dead last August in his Unionville home...

Most of those on Monday's grand jury docket will have to return next month to learn if they will be indicted. Out of the 17 criminal cases listed, 10 were not presented to the Bedford County grand jury -- meaning those accused will have to return on Nov. 18 to see how their cases will proceed...

Shelbyville's Ben Craig has begun his term as president of the Arnold Community Council (ACC) -- a group dedicated to promoting and preserving the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) near Tullahoma. AEDC is an important economic asset to the area -- employing 1,680 people throughout middle Tennessee, including 81 who live in Bedford County...

A local charity will hold a barbecue cook-off and benefit in two weeks to raise money to give out holiday meals for Christmas toys for needy families. City Outreach Ministries needs the public's support to provide a Christmas and Thanksgiving to local families, said pastor Scott Horn. The charity's resources are stretched thin from a drop-off in donations and increase in need, among other issues, he said...

EAGLEVILLE -- The Community Middle Vikings came close, but couldn't hold off the Eagleville Eagles in a 25-24 barn burner on Monday night. Community saw a steady amount of offensive production from Dillion Whitaker, who led all scorers with 13 points...

EAGLEVILLE -- The Community Middle Viqueens put 11 players in the scoring column on Monday night and remained unbeaten with a 42-12 win over Eagleville. Community dominated from start to finish, posting an 18-0 lead after one quarter, and a 29-2 lead at the break...

After a sluggish first half, Liberty's Lady Patriots took control of the game in the second half on the way to a 27-20 win over visiting Moore County on Monday night. The Lady Patriots (4-1) trailed 10-4 at the end of the first quarter and 13-10 at halftime before outscoring the Lady Raiders 10-6 in the third quarter and 7-3 in the fourth to secure the victory...

After jumping out to a 9-0 lead, Liberty's Patriots cruised to a 61-30 victory over visiting Moore County on Monday evening. The Patriots placed three players in double figures in scoring. Chris Houston led all scorers with 17 points, Cam Price netted 15, including 5-of-5 at the free throw line while Dawson Wilson contributed 10 tallies...

The Cascade Lady Champions outscored visiting Westwood 11-2 in the fourth quarter, but couldn't finish off the rally in a tough, 29-28 loss to the Lady Rockets. For much of the first quarter, the Lady Champions went blow for blow with the Lady Rockets on the scoreboard, but finished the first six minutes of play down 9-8...

A 16-point, fourth-quarter rally, keyed by a pair of 3-pointers from Dalton Vaughn and a big steal from Will Carter led to the Champions' 35-32 win over visiting Westwood on Monday night. Offense was a struggle for both Cascade and Westwood in the first half, but the two squads were tied, 11-11, at the break...

Jeanette Overcast, 78, of Bristol, Tenn. died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 in Abingdon, Va. She has several area relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel in Bristol.

Jim Barnett, 84, of Bedford County died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville with the Rev. Lloyd Doyle officiating. Graveside services will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Tullahoma. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilgore Funeral Home in Tullahoma.

Dale Gene Darnell, 81, of Shelbyville died Oct. 19, 2013 in Marianna, Fla. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Robert Hulan officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

David Hugh King, 78, of Athens, Ala. died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at his home. He has several area relatives. A private family service will be held. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home of Athens, Ala. is in charge of arrangements.