Stories from Friday, April 10, 2020

Laura Ruth Read Smith, 77, of Unionville, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Tullahoma. Following a private graveside service Saturday, burial will follow at Simpson Cemetery in Bedford County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no visitation. Online tributes at lawrencefuneral.net are equally appreciated. Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapel Hill is handling arrangements.

Rita Rene Hord Owens, 62, of Shelbyville died Thursday, April 9, 2020. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday at the Hord Family Cemetery in Wartrace. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

The daily Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 update released Friday shows one death attributed to the virus in Bedford County. Local officials said they have not received any information about the death as of Friday afternoon. The update shows 15 total cases reported in Bedford County - an increase of one over Thursday - and one recovery. A total of 217 local tests came back negative...

Glen Alan Fletcher, 50, of Whitesburg died Thursday, April 9, 2020. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday at Willow Mount Cemetery. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements,