Milestones

Kaitlyn Danielle Warren of Flat Creek and Joshua Anthony Wells of Shelbyville were married Oct. 20 at New Hope Chapel in Shelbyville. The Rev. Charles Redmond of Faith Baptist Church conducted the double-ring ceremony before a large company of guests...

Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library donations for the Building Fund, Memorial Fund and Memorial Books have been made in memory of: Walter Leon Bobo by Barry and Pam Cooper; Heather Bowman-Teal by James and Ann Richardson; Mary Catherine Pewitt Brown by Barry and Pam Cooper;...

The Fairview FCE Club met Oct. 17 at the UT/TSU Extension Office in Shelbyville. President Pat Hastings read the household hint, and Carolyn Jones read the call to order. Cindy Parker gave the devotion, “Refreshment for Our Souls.” The minutes of the September meeting were approved as read by Betty Brown. Eight members were present. Brown also presented the treasurer’s report, and Susie Armstrong gave the sunshine report...

Scott and Cindy Nichols of Bell Buckle announce the engagement of their daughter, Katlynn Nichols of Bell Buckle, to MIchael Blacksmith Jr. of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late William Mitchell "Nick" Nichols of Unionville; the late Annette Nichols of Shelbyville; the late Margaret Barile Sulls of Chicago, Illinois; and the late Samuel Sulls of Murfreesboro. ...

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. ...

Travis and Kelly Green Lester of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Maisyn Elizabeth Lester, Sept. 17 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton in Tullahoma. She weighed 6 pounds, 5.6 ounces and is a sister to Madisyn Reese Lester, 4...

Julie Breanne Patrick of Shelbyville and Jason Travis Pilkington of Shelbyville were married in an evening ceremoney Sept. 2 at Sacred Stone in Fayetteville. Willie Brown of The Loft Church, assisted by Kevin DuMont of Hendersonville, conducted the double-ring ceremony before a large company of guests...

Ciara Lirene Brinkley and Corey Reese Upchurch, both of Shelbyville, were married Sept. 23 in Tullahoma. The Rev. Jay Pope conducted the double-ring ceremony before a large company of guests. The bride is the daughter of Robert Brinkley of Shelbyville and Rita Brinkley of Shelbyville, and the granddaughter of the late Leon Brinkley, Beatrice Brinkley, Antonio Quinones and Irene Quinones. She was escorted by her father and carried a bouquet hand-made by her mother...

The County Council of Bedford County Family and Community Education Clubs met Sept. 28 with all clubs in attendance. Business discussed was the regional meeting report, the state conference, and the Bedford County Fair. The date of the Countywide meeting was changed to Thursday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. at the UT/TSU Extension Office. The program will be "Holiday Fun Foods." Members will receive information on the Maintain Don't Gain Campaign...

Randy and Mary Ray of Bell Buckle announce the engagement of their daughter, Luci Ray of Bell Buckle, to Carson Tapley of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Judy Ray of Unionville, the late H.E. and Billie Moody, the late Robert Daniel and the late Hoyte Ray. She is a 2014 graduate of Cascade High School and a 2016 graduate of Motlow State Community College, and is employed by Merle Norman Cosmetics of Shelbyville...

Blake and Jessica McPeak announce the birth of a daughter, Ryleigh Paige McPeak, on Sept. 24. She weighed 7 pounds. Grandparents are Cliff and Tammy Trott, Kristin Trott, Wendy Derting and Ricky McPeak. Great-grandparents are Ricky and Wanda McPeak, Brent and Dianna Haley, Jim Keith, Eve Odom and Betty Prater. Great-great grandparents are William and Marie Madeiros...

The Heart of the Home FCE club met Oct. 1 at the UT/TSU Extension office with all members present. President Marie Spence called the meeting to order by reading the household hint: To clean dirty window tracks, sprinkle with baking soda (especially in the corners). Add a little vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes. Wipe out with a paper towel...

Cameron and Allison Brinkley of Tullahoma announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Anne Brinkley, Sept. 19 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and is a sister to Owen, 10 months...

Liberty FCE Club met Sept. 17. Sara Kelly called the meeting to order. Joan Pimentel read the call to order. Bonnye Catron gave the devotion, from "Life Lessons From The Hive" by M.J. Miller. Minutes were read and approved. Roll was called, with 10 members present. ...

Heart of the Home FCE Club met Sept. 17 with all members present. President Marie Spence opened the meeting and read a household hint: Revive an old marker pen when it gets dried up by dipping the tip in acetone nail polish remover. The call to order was read by Mignon Spence. Brenda Joyce gave the devotion. Roll call was answered the question "What is your favorite tea food?". Minutes were read by Ruth Owens. The treasurer's report and sunshine report were given by Joyce...

Jackson and Jennifer Jordan of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Jaselyn Nicole Jordan, Sept. 11 in Murfreesboro. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and is a sister to James, 20 months. Grandparents are William and Debbie Nichols, Bob and Beth Braun, all of Shelbyville. Great-grandparents are Rayburn and Peggy Richardson, John and Lena Peels, all of Shelbyville...

Wheel FCE Club met Sept. 13. Following lunch, the meeting was called to order by president Jerry Sue Boyce. There was one visitor, Janie Pickle, from Liberty FCE Club. Marie Lane read the call to order, “The Tea Party.” The devition, “Why?”, was given by Janette Fuller. ...

Gary and Peggy Johnson of Shelbyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby Johnson, to Joseph Summers of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late John L. and Frances Swing, the late Edward Johnson and the late Mary Sue Johnson. She is a 2011 graduate of Shelbyville Central High School and received her bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University in 2015. She is a kindergarten teacher at Southside Elementary School...

Shelbyville FCE Club met Sept. 4 at the home of Edna Gordon. After refreshments were servce, the meeting was called to order by President Helen Williams, who read "The Tea Party." A devotion, "God's Business," based on Psalms 46:10, was read by Lucille Sorrells...

Tony and Dena Usher of Spring Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha, to Myles Anderson of Franklin. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of James and DeLila Usher and Randal and Lynn Humphrey, all of Spring Hill. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and is employed by Northwestern Mutual in Franklin...

Eric and Sherry Perryman of Unionville announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Brooke Perryman of Unionville, to Jovanny Garcia of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Nancy Perryman of Unionville and the late Eugene Perryman, and the late Leonard and Mary Nelle Helton. She holds a 2017 bachelor's degree and a 2018 master's degree, both from Middle Tennessee State University...

Brian and Courtney Bogle of Shelbyville announce the birth of a son, Landon Wilder Bogle, Aug. 23 in Tullahoma. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and is a brother to Carter, 2. Grandparents are Gene and Shelia Ray, Mike and Karen Bogle, all of Shelbyville. Grat-grandparents are Larry and Connie Hasty and Cathy Cawthron, all of Shelbyville...

Caroline Christine Dodd of Nauvoo, Alabama, and Jackson Trevor McAnally of Shelbyville were married in an evening ceremony July 21 at Meadow Creek Farm in Toney, Alabama. Jeff Rasnick of First Baptist Church (Depot Street) and Donny Dodd, father of the bride and pastor of Kelly Mill Church in Nauvoo, Alabama, performed the double-ring ceremony before a large company of guests...

Jenny Troupe of Shelbyville announces the birth of a son, Nathan Kain Troupe, Aug. 7 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton in Tullahoma. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Gary and Sue Troupe of Shelbyville; great-grandparents are Richard and Freda Oliver of Shelbyville...

Four Corners FCE Club met Aug. 27 at The Fly Arts Center with Judy Williams as hostess. Members brought salads to share for lunch. The call to order was read by President Connie Smith and a devotion was given by Miriam Pietkiewicz. Roll call was answered with the name of the woman each member most admired...

Courtney Locke Williams and Austin Aaron Wade Derryberry, both of Unionville, were married July 21 at Rover Baptist Church. The Rev. Sam Bullington performed the evening double-ring ceremony before a large company of guests. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Jean Williams of Unionville and the granddaughter of the late Buford and Peggy Williams, John Locke and Ella Locke Lane, and Robert Lane...

Kelsie Leighnae Smith and Joshua Ryan Brown, both of Shelbyville, were married July 23 at North Fork Baptist Church. The Rev. Rob McKamey of the church officiated the double-ring evening ceremony before a large company of guests. The bride is the the daughter of Troy and Cindy Smith of Shelbyville and the granddaughter of Ezralee and Dorothy Swing, Jerry and Marie Smith, all of Shelbyville...

Butler's Creek FCE Club met Aug. 20 at the UT/TSU Extension office. Gay Ervin called the meeting to order with Kay Harrell reading "Friendship." Amy Martin gave the devotion, "A Matter of Choice," based on Isaiah 7:15. Hostesses for the meeting were Pat Crick and Amy Martin...

The Fairview FCE Club met Aug. 15 at the UT/TSU Extension Office in Shelbyville. President Pat Hastings read the Household Hint and asked Susie Armstrong to read the Call to Order. Hastings gave a devotion titled "Step by Step." Marilyn Lewis presented the educational lesson on alternative eating patterns...

Wheel FCE Club held its monthly luncheon meeting Aug. 9, Jerry Sue Boyce reports. The call to order by Peggy Haynes was on friendship. Jeanette Fuller gave the devotion titled "Our Time." Members answered the roll call with the name of a woman they admire...

July: Friends and Family FCE Club met July 10 with six members and one guest, Brenda Joyce from Heart of the Home club. The call to order, "Leaves Compared with Flowers," was read by Debbie Parker. Kelly New read minutes and asked members to answer roll call with their answers to "What do you like to do when visiting the park?" An educational Lesson was presented, entitled "June Jars." A report of the County Council meeting was given. ...