Milestones

The Butler's Creek FCE Club met July 17 at 6 p.m. at the UT Extension office. The meeting was called to order by Gay Ervin. Devotion was "Thank you" with Psalms 136:1 and was given by Amy Martin. Roll call was answered by 12 members. Minutes were read and approved. Sunshine and treasurer's reports were made...

Ashleigh Robertson and Israel Doak, both of Shelbyville, have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Don and Elizabeth Taylor. She is the granddaughter of Joyce Masingille, Sandra Perry, and Jimmy and Janice Taylor. She graduated from Shelbyville Central High School and Motlow State Community College. She works for A&E Ambulance Service in Decherd...

Michaela Elizabeth Peyton of Chapel Hill and Christian Cain Barrett of Shelbyville were united in marriage on the evening of June 3 at Grace Valley Farm in Shelbyville. The bride is the daughter of Shane and Julie Peyton of Chapel Hill. She is the granddaughter of William and Connie Alloway of College Grove, Wanda White of Brentwood, and B.F and Tammy Peyton of Murfreesboro...

Brianna Essence Stoker and Corey Garrard, both of Shelbyville, announce the birth of a daughter, Madisyn Grace Garrard, on April 21 in Tullahoma. The baby girl weighed 10 pounds, 2 oz. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Kimberly Chavous of Portsmouth, Rhode Island...

Four Corners FCE Club met at the home of Louise Armstrong with 11 members and a guest present. Devotional thoughts were shared by Armstrong. An informative program, "Picnic Plans," was presented by Whitney Danhof. Ideas were shared by members of the group...

Bailie Lane Martin and Andrew Earl Harris, both of Shelbyville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Darrin and Denise Martin of Shelbyville. She is the paternal granddaughter of Jackie Martin and the late Daniel Martin and the maternal granddaughter of Jerry and Betty Birdsong, all of Shelbyville...

The July 7 meeting of Bedford FCE County Council was called to order by Vice President Louise Armstrong, with 12 members present representing 10 clubs. A devotion was also given by Armstrong, who reported that Alison Massey received the Bedford FCE scholarship...

Trinity Paige Harrison of Easley, South Carolina and Michael Scott Perry announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Troy and Jennifer Harrison of Easley. She is the granddaughter of Ron and Jan Harrison of Unionville, and Dottie Adcock Mershon of Shelbyville...

Collette Ashley and Kyle Thomas, both of Shelbyville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of the Rev. Mark and Mary Jane Ashley of Shelbyville. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and works for Murfreesboro Medical Clinic...

The Butler's Creek FCE met June 19 at the UT/TSU Extension office. Barbara Troxler called the meeting to order with a "Traveling Blessing." Melissa Turrentine gave the devotion. Roll call was answered by 12 members; one visitor, Josellen Turrentine; Extension agent Whitney Danhof and summer intern Ashley Hillsman. The minutes were read and approved. Debbie Crosslin gave the treasurer's report. Barbara Troxler reported that cards were sent to the Ledbetter families in the Sunshine report...

On June 20 the Unionville FCE Club met with Nell Holden calling meeting to order reading "A Traveling Blessing." Jean Fausnaught had a devotional article "Overcome the Danger of Doubt." The educational lesson was by Ashley Hillsman, intern under Whitney Danholf. Her topic was on Picnic Plans and how to pack cold and hot items to keep from spoilage. Also the right amount of food not to waste, cleanliness to avoid bacteria and never use the same plate for raw and cooked foods...

Laura Katherine Teague and Aaron Andrew Keith Hall, both of New Haven, Connecticut were united in marriage on the afternoon of March 4 on Pedregal Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The bride is the daughter of Melody and John Teague of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Janice Carlton and the late James Carlton of Shelbyville, and the late Kenneth and Jackie Teague of Jacksboro...

ZORA MACIE OVERCAST Mark Overcast and Amber Russell Overcast of Murfreesboro announce the birth of a daughter, Zora Macie Overcast, on June 13 in Nashville. The baby girl weighed 8 pounds, 4 oz. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Angela Russell, and Michael and Charlotte Overcast, all of Shelbyville...

55th anniversary Joe and Shirley Alcorn celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary recently with a dinner at Cortner Mill Restaurant with family and friends. They were married on June 16, 1962 at the old Main Street church of Christ in Shelbyville. They are parents of three children: Fred (Julie) Alcorn of Taft, Esther Alcorn of Nashville and Allen (Shannon) Alcorn of Fayetteville. They are blessed with 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...

Andrea Kaitlyn Sweeney and Casey Joseph Van Hise, both of Shelbyville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ben and Krissy Hart of Shelbyville, and Rickey and Peggy Sweeney of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Harold and Mary Bennett of Wartrace, and Pat Sweeney of Shelbyville...

Scott and Jill Cook of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Jayla Sloane Cook, on May 5 in Nashville. The baby girl weighed 7 pounds, 6 oz. She is the granddaughter of Howard and Linda Nichols, and David and Treassa Cook, all of Shelbyville. She is the great-granddaughter of George and Louise Clanton of Shelbyville...

Kasey Michelle Speer of LaVergne and Zachary David Ledford of Tullahoma were united in marriage on the afternoon of April 29 at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma. The bride is the daughter of Daren and Sheila Speer of LaVergne. She is the granddaughter of Melvin and Linda Shaw of Greenup, Illinois, the late Max Speer and the late Freida Patrick...

The Fairview FCE Cub met May 17 at the University of Tennessee Extension Office in Shelbyville. Marilyn Lewis read the call to order, "Success." The devotion by Patsy Parker was from a book by Penelope A. Parker. Extension Agent Whitney Danhof presented an educational lesson on picnic plans. ...

Angelia Nelson-James of Shelbyville graduated from Bethel University during the school's Spring 2017 commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6 at the school's main campus in McKenzie. Nelson-James received a bachelor of science degree...

A student from Bedford County was among those receiving degrees at Freed-Hardeman University’s graduation exercises Saturday, May 13. Jacob Houston, from Bell Buckle, was awarded a bachelor’s degree in business administration-management.

Valedictorian: Justin West Parents: Angela and Daniel West He plans on attending Middle Tennessee State University for biochemistry. He plans to be a cardiac surgeon. Activities/honors: president of Math and Science Clubs; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society; National Science Honor Society; National Honor Society; Boys' State Alternate; CHS representative to Youth Leadership Summit; DREMC essay contest winner; and Senior Superlative-Most Intellectual...

Honor roll listings from Bedford County public schools, as provided by the school system.

The Webb School recently announced its A and B honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2016-17 school year. An independent college preparatory day/boarding school for grades 6-12, The Webb School is the oldest continuously operating school of its kind in the South. The school has a dual emphasis on academic excellence and character development...

Columbia State Community College has announced the nearly 420 students who earned their degree or certificate during the spring 2017 semester. Local residents include Gage Cates of Unionville; Alexus Merlo of Shelbyville; Farrah Pinkston of Shelbyville; Chelsea Wilson of Shelbyville...

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Spring 2017 Chancellor's Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts...

Friends and Family FCE met May 10 at the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office with vice president Kathy Lamb presiding. The call to order, "Success," was read by Debbie Parker. A devotion, "My Grace Is Sufficient for Thee," was given by Devetta Totty. Kelly New give the minutes and roll call, with the treasurer's report by Donnetta Hurt. Club donations and goals accomplished were brought to date...

Scott and Sharon (Dollar) Honea of Fayetteville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Amelia Gail Honea to Kevin Stanley Webb. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Wayne and Marbrey Honea of Flintville, and Tommy and Gail Dollar of Shelbyville...

Samantha Ann Martin and Kenneth W. Thomas were united in marriage on the afternoon of May 25 at the home of Johnny & Lynn Boyce in Unionville. The bride is the daughter of Steve and Kathy Martin. She is the granddaughter of the late Doug and Faye Johns, and Jim and the late Brenda Hoover...

The Wheel FCE Club met at noon on May 18. Jerry Boyce called the meeting to order, for lunch and for roll call. Jane Perryman read the treasurer's report. There was no sunshine report. Whitney Danhof gave the educational lesson. Business discussed: Share Fair June 27 at the Extension Office; Lunch and Learn June 28 at noon at the Extension Office; 50-year membership applications due July 11; County Council meeting July 7 at 10 a.m. at the Extension Office; and Bedford County Fair July 24-29...

Liberty FCE Club met May 15. The meeting was called to order by Sara Kelly. Linda Jernigan read the call to order. Bonnye Catron gave the devotion, from old yearbooks. Bonnye Catron and Janie Pickle were the hostesses. Roll call was given, with 11 members present...

Brandy Dawn Sudberry and Joshua Ryan Nichols of Wartrace announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mildred and Dudley Floyd and the late Ricky Sudberry, all of Wartrace. She is the granddaughter of Martha Baldauff of Shelbyville; the late Jean and Dolphus Knox; the late Rufus Sudberry; and the late Horace and Ruth Ward, all of Shelbyville...

The Unionville FCE Club met May 16, with Virgie Summers calling the meeting to order by reading "May-Success." The devotion was by Jean Fausnaught on "Kindness, Charity & Love." Minutes and roll call were given by Nancy Perryman. The treasurrer's report and sunshine report were given by Martha Clark...

Fairview FCE Cub met April 19 at the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office in Shelbyville. Carolyn Jones read the call to order, "Success." The devotion, on "Forgiveness," was given by Cindy Parker. Eleven members answered roll call with their favorite color/flavor of jelly bean. ...

Bobby Coedy Darryl and Kristin Marie Rogers announce the birth of a daughter, Jayden Marie Rogers, on April 26 in Tullahoma. The baby girl weighed 6 pounds, 14 oz. She is the granddaughter of Alden and Jena M. Cook-Rowland, and Bobby and Bernice Rogers. She is the great-granddaughter of Jerry and Patsy Cook; David and Linda Rowland; Mary and Otis Cecil Rogers; and Bernie and Lisa Caldwell...

The Shelbyville FCE Club met at the UT Extension Office May 2 with eight members. Babs Chicoine served refreshments. Margaret Hicks gave the minutes, treasurer's report and roll call. President Lucille Sorrells discussed business and reminders. Items discussed included a leadership camp from May 30-June 1 in Cookeville and a Share Fair June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office...

Benji and Amy Philpott of Shelbyville announce the birth of a son, Samuel Dean Philpott, at 8:32 a.m. on March 8. The baby boy weighed 8 pounds, 11.2 oz and was 19 3/4 inches. He is the grandson of Stephen and Elaine Philpott of Shelbyville, Barb Sterrett of Cane Ridge, and John Sterrett of Bishop, California. He is the great-grandson of Randy and Sharon Huston of Hudsonville, Michigan...

Kathryn Elizabeth Ashley of Shelbyville and Joseph Scott Caldwell of Clermont, Florida were united in marriage on the afternoon of April 8 at New Hope Chapel in Shelbyville. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. Mark and Mary Jane Ashley of Shelbyville...

Butler's Creek FCE Club met at the Extension office following the county-wide meeting. Louise Moore called the meeting to order with Barbara Troxler reading "A House And A Home". Amy Martin gave the devotion, "Bold is Beautiful," based on Hebrews 4:16. ...

Wheel FCE Club met April 20. Jerry Boyce called the luncheon meeting to order. Jane Perryman offered a treasurer's report, Harolyn Hulshof led a devotion, Jerry Boyce led the roll call, and extension agent Whitney Danhof led an educational lesson. Janet Regynski showed a baby dress made from jersey knit, trimmed in pink. Jerry Boyce declared the meeting adjourned...