Stories from Monday, January 27, 2014

Myrtle Watkins, 87, of Shelbyville died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Rosebank Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Wilma Burrum Rees, 86, of Flat Creek died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at her home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Marvin Whitworth and Jamie Byrom officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

Zander Johnson practices basketball with his team mates at the Rec Center. GAME ON!

While the temperature was warm enough to be outside, Kailey takes her scooter out for a spin.

Clarence 'Slick' Crowell, 80, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. Burial will follow at Crowell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday.