Stories from Monday, June 3, 2019

Dwight (Allen) Cook, 54, of Shelbyville died Friday, May 10, 2019 after a 10-year battle from complications of esophageal cancer. Per his request, his remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

Muriel Juanita 'Nita' Brinkley, 90, of Shelbyville died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Brother Drew Hayes and Brother Jeff Rasnick officiating. Burial will follow in Powell Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lewis C. Sims, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Shelbyville, died May 28. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church in Fort Wayne. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements: Carmichael Funeral Service.

Motlow State Community College President Michael Torrence was recently selected as a member of the Berkeley College Online Advisory Board. The selection is the latest in a growing list of significant national recognition of Torrence's leadership and expertise in using technology to enhance student success...