Milestones

Miriam Michele "Micky" Pietkiewicz and Matthew Drake Coker were married March 30 at First United Methodist Church on the square in Shelbyville. The Rev. Lanita Monroe conducted the double-ring evening ceremony before a large company of guests. The bride is the daughter of Bill and Miriam Pietkiewicz of Shelbyville and the granddaughter of the late Helen Dean Pietkiewicz and the late Rev. ...

Andrew and Jessica Robertson of Chapel Hill announce the birth of a son, Isaac Thomas Robertson, April 12 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and is a brother to Kade, 9. Grandparents are Donnie and Debbie Robertson of Shelbyville and Steve and Margie Stallings of Unionville...

Lori Ann Fisher of Shelbyville and Douglas Albert Bradshaw of Hillsboro were married April 26 in Ringgold, Georgia. The Rev. Darci Smith officiated the double-ring afternoon ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fisher of Shelbyville. The groom is the son of Mrs. William Bradshaw of Manchester and the late William Bradshaw...

Samuel and Malinda Oates, seen here at Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church, have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. (Submitted photo)

Randy Glover and Wendy Glover of Shelbyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Breanna Glover of Shelbyville, to Tristan Taylor Solomon of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Clark and Brenda Wright and Joyce Glover, all of Shelbyville, and the late Doug Glover. She will graduate in December from Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing, and is employed by Tennova Healthcare-Shelbyville...

David and Kayla Walls of Unionville announce the birth of a daughter, Karly Ann Walls, March 27 in Franklin. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Barbara Brown of Unionville and the late Alvin Brown Jr.; Deborah Walls of Shelbyville and the late William Walls Jr...

Principal's List: A Honor Roll Fifth Grade Ella R. Allen, Kolby S. Allen, Laura J. Bennett, Christina M. Bilbro, Kaydence B. Bynum, Caroline L. Cook, Robert A. Cook, Morgan L. Evans, Allison G. Farris, Trenton A. Giel, Daniela L. Jara, James D. Jennings, Tanner W. Johnson, Adelyn E. Jones, Nicholas G. Lineberger, Wyatt J. Petelle, Chere' N. Potts, Caleb M. Smith, Henry G. Stone, Amelie I. Taucare, Kaegan L. Young...

The Webb School, in Bell Buckle, recently announced its A and B honor rolls for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 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...

Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library has announced recent memorial and honorary contributions. Donations for the Building Fund, Memorial Fund and Memorial Books have been made in memory of: Dot Allen by Nancy June Brandon Sylvia Camilleri by Rebeca Jagar...

Friends and Family FCE met March 26 after attending the county-wide Achievement Program, "A Night for Southern Women." President Bonnie Hill called the meeting to order. Kathy Lamb read "Wishing You a Rainbow." The educational lesson, "Hello Spring," was presented by Extension agent Whitney Danhof. She included home décor, crafts, food and fun items...

Gary and Mary Tim Cook of Shelbyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Beth Cook of Shelbyville, to Dustin James Stluka of Readyville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Harold and Nell Cook and the late Evelyn McHaffie...

The Fairview FCE Club met March 20 at the UT/TSU Extension Office on Midland Road. President Pat Hastings read the Household Hint and asked Cindy Parker to read the Call to Order. The devotion was given by Betty Brown. Eleven members were present. There was also one guest, Allison Leverette of Wartrace, who is the granddaughter of club member Gay Ervin. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read by Brown. Susie Armstrong gave the Sunshine Report...

Shelbyville FCE Club met April 2 at the UT Extension Office with Linda Rucker serving as hostess. President Babs Chicoine called the meeting to order with the reading of "Hope." The devotion, taken from "God's Little Daily Devotions," was given by Babs Chicoine. Roll call was answered by members telling of their favorite bird; five members were present. The minutes were read by Linda Rucker. Treasure and sunshine reports were given...

Janell Williams of Shelbyville was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Williams was initiated at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Williams is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. ...

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville has announced high-achieving freshmen who have been offered the Dean's Scholarship for the Fall 2019 semester. Students from this area who have been offered scholarships include Tracie Edde of Lewisburg, Race Marin of Tullahoma, Brookelynne Myers of Shelbyville and Sydney Greer of Chapel Hill...

Mason and Amy Beth Gassaway of Shelbyville announce the birth of a daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth Gassaway, Feb. 26 in Murfreesboro. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are James and DeLynn McGowan, Mitchell and Liz Gassaway, and Tammy Brown. Great-grandparents are Normalyn McCullough, Wayne and Imogene McGowan, and Neal and Linda Matthews...

Donald and Mary Carpenter celebrated 60 years of marriage at a small gathering of family at their home in Shelbyville on Saturday, March 9. The couple was married on March 7, 1959. (Submitted photo)

Liberty FCE Club met March 18. Sara Kelly called the meeting to order. Bonnye Cartron read the call to order. Debbie Parker gave the donation. Roll was called with eight members present. Minutes were read and approved. The sunshine report included Dorris Turrentine's birthday. Items were brought for First Choice Pregnancy Center. The center's fish fry will be 3 p.m. May 11. Sara Kelly gave the educational lesson, "Barista Basics," a discussion of different types of coffee...

• Heart of the Home FCE Club met February 4 at the UT/TSU Extension Office in Shelbyville with President Ruth Owens presiding. Owens read the cleaning task for the month. The call to order and the devotion were given by Marie Spence. Mignon Spence presented the educational lesson, titled “Barista Basics.”...

Four Corners met Feb. 25 at the UT/TSU Extension Office with Vavial Jamison as hostess. President Connie Smith called the meeting to order. The call to order, "A Valentine Poem," was read by Naomi Luna, and a devotion was given by Diana Lee. Roll call was answered with club members' favorite piece of chocolate in the box. ...

The University of Montevallo, in Montevallo, Alabama, has recognized 356 students named to the Dean’s List for the 2018 fall semester. To make the Dean’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be a full-time student at the University...