Stories from Monday, October 16, 2017

Thursday is the deadline for entries in the Times-Gazette’s annual ghost story contest and our “scary drawing” contest for children. The story contest is divided into three divisions by age, with a $25 gift card awarded in each division. The winning entries, as well as some honorable mention stories, will be published in the Wednesday, Oct. 25 “Spooktacular” edition of the Times-Gazette...

Albert Price “Sonny” Holt, Jr., 72, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, in a motor vehicle accident, following a horse show in Cullman, Alabama. Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Steve Murphree officiating. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m.

Charles Clifford Leverette, 44, of Shelbyville died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Ricky Lynch officiating. Burial will follow at Cothran Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.