Stories from Tuesday, October 23, 2018

A shoplifting suspect told police he was only stealing to buy food. Patrick Pace was charged with theft of property after allegedly taking a television on Thursday and headphones on Friday from the Shelbyville Walmart, a loss prevention employee said...

This cross welcomes visitors to First Baptist Church-Depot Street. Churches are gearing up this week for fall festivals. See the Times-Gazette Community Calendar for information on events. (T-G Photo by Dawn Hankins)

"Been there, done that, and got the T-shirt!" I am sure everyone has heard this phrase before, maybe even said it a time or two. Some people may say it because they have already done something and don't want to have to do it again. I say this phrase in 4-H because I literally have gotten the T-shirt! My T-shirts are piling up and I am loving every minute of it...

Friends and Family FCE met Oct. 9 at the UT/TSU Extension office with six members present. President Bonnie Hill opened the meeting giving the household hint: To clean dirty window tracks, sprinkle with baking soda, add a little vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes, wipe out with rag or paper towels. ...

"Elf On A Shelf" will be the theme for the 45th Annual Christmas Parade, planned for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with a rain date of 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The parade is presented by Shelbyville Jaycees and Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce...

The bid process for an addition to Learning Way Elementary School was approved last Tuesday by Bedford County Board of Education. Eight new classrooms are planned for the Shelbyville school as officials hope to avert more overcrowding. Learning Way opened as a K-5 facility in August 2009. The elementary school was designed to house 500 but is nearing an enrollment of 550...

Abigail Forrester lights a candle in memory of the “Shelbyville Missing” — Antonio Taylor, Bobby Smelcer, Shelley Mook, Chloie Leverette and Gage Daniel — at a vigil held Saturday night in front of Bedford County Courthouse. Cheryl Daniel, mother of Chloie and Gage, told the small gathering that remains of two adults and two birds were found in the remains of the 2012 house fire near Unionville where the children were last seen. “If they can find them they can find Chloie and Gage.” (T-G Photo by David Melson)

HENDERSONVILLE — What’s been the best run in school history for the Cascade Lady Champions (10-3) came to a close in Saturday’s Class A state sectional at Merrol Hyde. A 79th minute goal by Merrol Hyde advanced the hosts on to the state tournament, while ending Cascade’s season...

UNIONVILLE — The Community Middle Vikings could not get untracked in the opening quarter while the Eagleville Eagles took advantage and raced out to a big lead as the Vikings lost 50-25 in a DRVC basketball game Monday night. The Eagles scored the first nine points of the game as the Vikings struggled to find the basket in the early going. Maki Fleming scored five points, including the first Viking points of the game with 2:36 left as Eagleville took a 19-7 lead to the second quarter...

UNIONVILLE — The Community Middle Viqueens used a strong fourth quarter free throw performance to reverse a liability at the line in the first three quarters as the Viqueens defeated the Eagleville Lady Eagles 35-28 in a DRVC basketball matchup Monday night...

Two people died in separate traffic accidents Sunday in Bedford County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Keri King, 29, of Shelbyville was killed in a head-on crash on U.S. 231 North near the Rutherford County line shortly before 8:30 p.m...

Keri Lanaye King, 29, of Shelbyville died Sunday, October 21, 2018. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday, October 26 at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Revs. Jimmy Gray and Jeff Faulk officiating. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

Alvin Robert Horne, 77, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Per his request, there will be no services. Arrangements: Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Dell M. Brymer, 92, of Shelbyville died Monday, October 22, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, October 29 at Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle. Arrangements: Gowen-Smith Chapel.

Rodd Aaron Griffin Jr., 17, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, October 21, 2018, as the result on an automobile accident. Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation begins at 10 a.m.