Milestones

The Unionville FCE Club met Sept. 19 with Nancy Perryman presiding as president and calling meeting to order by leading in prayer. Nell Holden read “Blessings for Hard Times.” Two visitors present were Bonnie Hill and Janice Hill. September is National Honey Month and Virgie Summers gave a presentation on the seven or eight processes of making honey and how essential honeybees are for survival. ...

Butler's Creek FCE Club met Sept. 11 at the Bedford County Farm Bureau on Bethany Lane. Louise Moore called the meeting to order with Brenda Gregory reading "Blessings for Hard Times." Roll call was answered by 14 members and 2 guests, Roy Turrentine and Jalynn Smith. The minutes were read and approved. Treasurer and Sunshine reports were made...

Shelbyville FCE Club met on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with Lucille Sorrells as hostess. There were seven old members and two new members, Linda Rucker and Jean Hughes, present....

Dustin and Andriana Lamb of Unionville announce the birth of a son, Everett Robert Lamb, on July 4 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He is the grandson of Andy and Mary Jones of Unionville, and Don and Ginger Lamb of Eagleville. He is the great-grandson of Bill and Arlene Jones of Unionville, and Donald and Nancy McClaran of Eagleville...

Mallory Casson of Shelbyville and John Lasater of Shelbyville, formerly of Lebanon, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mickey and Melanie Casson of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Andrew and Inez Lane of Shelbyville, and the late C.L. and Dot Casson of Cleveland, Tenn...

Cara Elizabeth Fite and Michael Dean Watkins, both of Shelbyville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Barry and Mickie Fite of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Wylodean Fite and the late Jerry Fite of Hohenwald, and the late Leonard H. and Doris Jean Sanders of Shelbyville...

Wanda Lee of Bell Buckle, mother of Debbi Mills, celebrated her 99th birthday in August. Friends and family came from Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri and Michigan to celebrate the occasion. (Submitted photo)

Five generations are pictured: Mabel Burton is sitting holding Maci Brooke Burton. Brandon Burton is sitting beside Mabel. Josh Burton and JB Burton are standing behind. Mabel Burton is a great-great-grandmother, JB Burton is a great-grandfather, Josh Burton is a grandfather, Brandon Burton is a father and Maci Brooke Burton is the newest member. (Submitted photo)

The Fairview FCE Club met on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension Office in Shelbyville. President Pat Hastings asked Marilyn Lewis to read the call to order, "Summer Blessings." The devotion was given by Susie Armstrong, who read "Life's Superlatives, Legend of the Raindrop" by Helen Steiner Rice, and the Lord's Prayer...

The Busy Bee FCE met at the Shelbyville-Bedford County Senior Citizens Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. Diane Wagner called the meeting to order by asking Peggy Jones to read "Summer Blessings." Devotion was given by Shirley Solomon. Roll was answered by five members. Minutes were read and approved. Dues were collected for 2018. Wagner gave the educational lesson on "Types of Ministry Meals" by asking each member to read a section and then it was discussed...

Wheel FCE Club met for lunch Aug. 17, with Janet Regynski as hostess. A business meeting followed with the reading of "Summer Blessings." Roll call was by President Jerry Sue Boyce, with members answering the question, "Would you rather have a vacation at the beach or in the mountains?" Karen Perryman gave the educational lesson on No Peel Left Behind and Ministry Meals. Jane Perryman gave the treasurer's report...

Four generations of Nickie Woods’ family got together for two weeks in Kodiak, Alaska recently. In the photo (from left) are Leigha Arnold, Nickie Woods, Tammie Carter-Larson and Karlee Arnold. (Submitted photo)

Brandy Dawn Sudberry of Wartrace and Joshua Ryan Nichols were united in marriage on the evening of July 7 in a barn wedding in Wartrace. The bride is the daughter of Mildred and Dudley Floyd of Wartrace and the late Ricky Sudberry of Wartrace. She is the granddaughter of Martha Baldauff of Shelbyville, the late Rufus Sudberry, Jean Knox and Horace Ward...

Ryan and Ashlee Jolley of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Harlee Mae Jolley, on June 22 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She is the granddaughter of Larry and Cathy Molder, Steve and Andea Jolley, and John and Beth Mucher, all of Shelbyville. She is the great-granddaughter of Elmer and Betty Jolley, and Bill Sadler, all of Shelbyville...

l The Fairview FCE Cub met on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the University of Tennessee Extension Office in Shelbyville. The devotion was given by Carolyn Jones. Ashley Williams, the summer intern at the Extension Office, was introduced. The Educational Lesson, entitled "No Peel Left Behind: Minimizing Food Waste", was presented by Leader Trainer Marilyn Lewis...

Rachael Hardeman and Greg Svihlik, both of Spring Hill, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rita Hardeman and Bobby Hardeman of Nashville. She is the granddaughter of the late James and Alberta Armstrong of Shelbyville, and the late Clyde and Minnie Hardeman...

Chad and Ashley Overcast of Manchester announce the birth of a daughter, Lillian Elara Overcast, on July 28 in Tullahoma. The baby girl weighed 7 pounds, 4 oz. She is the granddaughter of Kenny and Donna Foster, Robie and Deborah Jones, and the late Terry Overcast. She is the great-granddaughter of L.C. and Mable Foster...

Eric and Holly King of Bell Buckle announce the birth of a daughter, Joanna Frances King, on July 24 in Murfreesboro. The baby girl weighed 5 pounds, 12 oz. Joanna is the granddaughter of David and Carla Brown of Shelbyville, and Deborah King of Medina. She is the great-granddaughter of Bill and Shirley Brewer of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama...

The Shelbyville FCE club met Aug. 1 at the home of Margaret Hicks, with seven members and one visitor in attendance. The meeting began with brunch. The call to order, "Summer Blessing," was read by President Lucille Sorrells. A devotional reading, from Psalms 65:11, was given by Bonnie Saunders. The Educational Lesson on Ministry Meals was presented by Helen Williams. The lesson included ways to minister to families and individuals through meals in times of need...

Freed Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's List and the Dean's List for Spring 2017. Recognition on the Dean's List requires full-time status and a minimum GPA of 3.40 for the semester. The following students were on this list: Jacob Houston, a senior management major from Bell Buckle and Chandler Monajjem, a sophomore history major from Shelbyville...

The Liberty FCE Club met on July 17 for an annual pot luck picnic with family members. For the sunshine report, Betty Renegar had a birthday and anniversary. Dorris Turrentine had an anniversary. Club hours and donations were reported. Turrentine entered a creative writing contest...

Marcus Bryson, a sophomore from Shelbyville, Lauren Jaykus, a Freshman from Shelbyville, and Tanaya Wilcox, a sophomore from Unionville have been named to the Dean's List for the 2017 spring semester at Cumberland University, a private university in Lebanon...

Kayley Brooke Murray of McMinnville and Cody Allen Pierce of Unionville were united in marriage on the evening of June 17 in McMinnville. The bride is the daughter of Ken and Tricia Murray, and Deb Murray, all of McMinnville. She is the granddaughter of the late Francis Armstrong, Forest Armstrong of Decatur, Illinois, and the late Dorothy Sullivan...

The Heart of the Home FCE Club met on July 3 for an outing to Murfreesboro. The members ate lunch and enjoyed summertime memories. Business discussed was the upcoming Bedford County Fair. Some members had fair entries and were reminded they need to be registered on July 23. The County Council meeting was July 7 at the Extension Office. Leader Training was July 18 at the Extension Office...

The Wheel FCE Club met on July 20 with an outing and lunch at Legends of Shelbyville. There was a reading and call to order by president Jerry Sue Boyce. The roll call was answered with which national park someone would like to visit. Jane Perryman gave the treasurer’s report. ...

Donations for the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library Building Fund, Memorial Fund, and Memorial Books have been made in memory of Dr. Lynette Adams by Ann Graves, Ruby D. Taylor; Gene Bedsole by Bo, Rheaetta, and Jim-Bo Wilson, Sarah Mac Young; Ted Blanton by Charlene and Buddy Nelson; Suzanne Stone Davis Cunningham by Rheaetta and Bo Wilson; Kerry Dalton by Sue McClenney and Family; Dr. ...

Rachel Emerson, a Shelbyville native who lives in Nashville, and Alex Hutto, a Lebanon native who lives in Nashville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary and Sheri Emerson of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Bailey and Trena Little of Shelbyville, and Bertha and the late George Emerson of Gadsden...

Kathryn Nicole Calahan of Murfreesboro and Zeke Parker Grissom of Shelbyville were united in marriage on the evening of June 23, 2017 at Grace Valley Farm in Shelbyville. The bride is the daughter of Phillip and Paula Calahan of Murfreesboro, and the groom is the son of Kevin and Marinda Grissom of Shelbyville...

Brentney Hope Adams and Justin Timothy Darnell, both of Shelbyville, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brent and Varonica Adams of Milton. She is the granddaughter of Ronald and Elizabeth Briley of Lascassas, and Billy Joe and Geraldine Adams of Murfreesboro...

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...