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A Car Is Coming At You Head-On, What Do You Do?

Weaving Vehicle Caught On Camera

GOODLETTSVILLE TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On Thursday afternoon a White House man spotted a vehicle weaving back and forth across four lanes of
traffic. After police were called he started recording.

The video shows the car just missing several vehicles as it weaves across four lanes of traffic on Dickerson Rd in the Goodlettsville area.

The video is a good reminder that anything can happen on the road and you need to do all you can to protect you and your loved ones. If a vehicle is coming at you head on what can you do to protect yourself? According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, wear your safety belt. For more on how the THP feels about safety belts click here.

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In Loving Memory: Obituaries May 9, 2016

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)

Obituary for Larry W. Phillips

Larry W. Phillips, age 68 of Cross Plains, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Medical Center of Franklin, KY. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Milldale Chapel with Bro. David Harper officiating. Interment followed in Searcy Cemetery with Robert Joseph Phillips, Glenn Phillips, Calvin Phillips, Jacob Gentry, Wendell Wilbur, Bobby Stark, Dennis Hobdy, and Alan Wilburn serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers were Tommy Wilson and Anthony Searcy.

The family received friends at the funeral home on Saturday. Mr. Phillips was born September 6, 1947 in Montgomery County to Georgia Elizabeth Randolph Phillips and the late John Calvin Phillips. He had worked for the Robertson County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator for 28 years and he was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his companion, Marilyn Wilbur of Franklin, KY; sons, Larry Steven Phillips (Misty) of White House and Gary Wendell Phillips (Debbie) of Memphis; daughter, Cynthia Diane Phillips-Milbauer (Robbie) of Murfreesboro; brothers, Glenn Phillips of Orlinda and Robert “Bubba” Phillips (Lori) of Springfield; and grandchildren, Calvin Phillips, Faith Phillips, Adam Milbauer, Caleb Milbauer, Jacob Gentry, and Keirsten Conatser. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Robertson County Funeral Home for the Larry Phillips Funeral Fund. All donations can be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home.

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Obituary for Diana Lee Hagenson

Diana Lee Hagenson, 71, of Springfield, died Wednesday May 4, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Springfield. Funeral services were conducted Saturday May 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor Curtis Hester officiating. Interment will be on Monday May 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Newport News, VA. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hagenson was born October 2, 1944 in Newport News, VA to the late John and Louise Woods Burt. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ Community Apostolic Church in Springfield. Mrs. Hagenson enjoyed sewing and making clothes, cross stitching, and crocheting.

She is survived by her husband: Roger Hagenson of Springfield, sons and daughters-in-law: Steven Mark and Teresa Lewis of Springfield, Matthew Dale and Deborah Lewis of Sandyville, W. VA, Michael Allen Lewis of Springfield, John Robert LaFlamme, Jr., of Virginia, William Scott and Theresa LaFlamme of Springfield, and Christopher Victor LaFlamme and Juanita Toon of Springfield, sisters: Bobbie Ann Harrison of Gloucester, VA, Irene Burt of Virginia, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren

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Obituary for Eugene “Beanny” Richards

James Eugene “Beanny” Richards, 86, of Cedar Hill, died Thursday May 5, 2016. Funeral services were conducted Saturday May 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Limbo officiating. Interment was held on Monday May 9th at 1:00 p.m. in the Frogge Chapel Cemetery in Pall Mall, TN with Jeremy, Joey, John Lewis, James, Jacob, Jim, and Sam Richards, Matthew Woodside, Taylor Mays, Egan Romero, and Tyler Thompson serving as pallbearers. The family received friends on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon until service time at the Robertson County Funeral Home.

Mr. Richards was born June 27, 1929 in Stewart County to the late James S. and Kathryn Southall Richards. He was the second child of a family of ten children. He was known by his family and friends as “Beanny”, a name given to him by his sister Estelle when they were small. He was reared on a bi-centennial farm on the border of Tennessee and Kentucky, which later became Fort Campbell. Having been rooted from the family farm, at the invitation of the U.S. Government, the family acquired land in Robertson County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard the U.S. Grand Canyon, stationed in the Medterrian. He enjoyed traveling to many ports in Europe. After serving almost four years, he returned home to the family farm. In 1953 he married Edalene Frogge, a Home Economics teacher at Jo Byrns High School. He was a 50 plus year 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Red River Masonic Lodge #537, and the Order of the Eastern Star #88. Mr. Richards was a member of Cedar Hill United Methodist Church for seventy-two years. He most enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren play sports, hunting quail and fishing for crappie. He coached Little League baseball and church softball. He was always willing to lend a helping hand in church and in his community.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: James Steven Richards, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1973, by his brother: Robert Hunter Richards, and by his sisters: Estelle Grambihler and Louise Richards. Mr. Richards is survived by his wife of 62 years: Edalene Frogge Richards of Cedar Hill, sons: Robert Scott (Denise) Richards of Cedar Hill, Edison Stanley (Charlotte) Richards of Cedar Hill, brothers: John Wayne (Barbara) Richards of Clarksville, Walter Thomas (Sandra) Richards of Cedar Hill, sisters: Eve Johnson of Springfield, Mary Kathryn Sprouse of Springfield, Vicky (George) Anderson of Cedar Hill, Frankie (Mac) Fletcher of Springfield, brother-in-law: Ken Grambihler of Clarksville, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 2 step great grandchild. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Red River Masonic Lodge #537

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Obituary for Beatrice Adams Brant

Beatrice Adams Brant, age 95 of Cross Plains, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Springfield. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, May 9, 2016 in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Clint Jones officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Brian Adams, Weston Adams, Adam True, Dillon Wix, Marshall Wix, and Matthew Wix serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Brant was born on November 7, 1920 in Murray County, GA to the late Grady and Mittie Blassingame Adams also preceding her in death is her husband, Ralph Brant, her brother Harold Adams, and her nephews Frederick Shockley, and Keith Adams. She worked as a Legal Secretary for the Federal Government. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Washington D.C., and she loved animals. She is survived by her sister Mary Adams Shockley of Cross Plains, her nieces and nephew, Juanita Wix, Anita Adams, and Roger, Adams, Eugene Adams. The Family requests memorial contributions to the Milldale Presbyterian Church. All donations can be sent care of the Robertson County Funeral Home.

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Obituary for Aiman “Ray” Alchalah

Age 60 Went home to be with the Lord May 2, 2016 at his home. He was born November 6, 1955 in Damascus, Syria to Adeeb and Enyam Masrl Achalah. He was an international chef and was employed as personal chef for Barbara Mandrell for many years.

He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Enyam Alchalah, Syria; wife, Susan Wilkerson Alchalah, Hendersonville, TN’ son, Aiman Michael Alchalah and Lay Alexander Alchalah; granddaughter, Khloe Elizabeth Alchalah; 3 brothers; 3 sisters. His memorial service was held Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Lighthouse Community Church 1380 Florence Avenue Madison, TN 37115 at 5:30PM. Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell  White House, TN

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Obituary for Frank Allen Austin

Age 79 of Cross Plains passed away May 3, 2016 at his home. Mr. Austin was born August 8, 1936 in Nashville, TN to George and Cassie Williams Austin. He worked as a construction supervisor for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth Allen Austin. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Dixon Austin; sons, Frank Kevin (Lorie) Austin, Keith Andrew (Lisa) Austin and stepson, Mitchell Smith; daughters, Pamela Denise (Ronnie) Agee and Deana Michelle Reeves; brothers, Jimmy Tyrone Austin, Donnie Austin and Wayne Austin; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Friday, May 6, 2016 from 10am-2pm at Austin & Bell in White House. Funeral was held at 2pm in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Bob Filson officiating. Interment followed in Cross Plains Cemetery with grandsons officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell  White House, TN.

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Obituary for Jimmy Halpin

James “Jimmy” Edward Halpin, age 79, of Joelton, died Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Halpin was born September 19, 1936 in Davidson County, Tennessee to James & Vera Scott Halpin. He was a retired superintendent for Ceildeck Inc., where he worked for 46 years. He was also a veteran of the National Guard and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Halpin; sisters, Judy Gann, Beverly Travis; and brother, Billy Joe Halpin. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jo Ann Halpin; sons, Danny Halpin of Joelton, Ricky (Marie) Halpin of Coopertown, Bobby (Vickie) Halpin of Joelton; mother, Vera Halpin of White Bluff; brothers, Lonnie Halpin of Henrietta, Jacky Halpin of White Bluff; sisters, Dorothy Knight of Pleasant View, Joyce Gillihan of Ashland City; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in PLEASANT VIEW is in charge of these arrangements. (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com

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Obituary for Mary Hagewood Suter

Mary Christine Hagewood Suter, age 86 of Greenbrier, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier is in charge of arrangements. Visitation was held at 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Austin & Bell Greenbrier and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Greenbrier. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Greenbrier with Bro. Nathan Washburn and Bro. Steve Sorrells officiating. Burial followed in Greenbrier Cemetery. She was born in Dickson, Co., TN on August 2, 1929 to the late L.C., Sr. and Eva Phillips Hagewood.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Earl Suter; daughters, Vickie Cripps and Lee Ann Pruitt. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Greenbrier. She is survived by daughters, Marietta Suter, Tina (Steve) Sorrells; Sons-in-law, Ron Pruitt, David Cripps; grandsons, David (Loretta) Cripps, Bob (Shane) Pruitt, Nick (Mel) Pruitt) Jim (Kala) Sorrells; granddaughter, Emily (Chad) Warner and 10 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NorthCrest Hospice, 212 NorthCrest Dr., Springfield, TN 37172.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.

Obituary for Barbara L. Courtney

Age 73 of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord May 4, 2016 at Golden Living Brandywood Nursing Home in Gallatin. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara was born December 28, 1942 in Tallahassee, FL to Tom and Hester Ozment Easton. She was super smart and a very talented lady. She was a member of the Nashville Credit Manager’s Association and was a faithful member of Holiday Heights Baptist Church. Her first job was at Purity Dairy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Hester Easton. She is survived by her faithful, devoted and loving husband of 36 years, Wayne Courtney; daughter, Cyndi (Lewis, Jr.) Roberts; step-sons, David Courtney and Jonathan Courtney; grandchildren, Lewis Roberts, III, Shanna Roberts, Thomas Roberts, Marie Courtney, Abigail Courtney, Joel Courtney, Matthew Courtney and Grace Courtney. Funeral service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:30am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating. Interment followed in Hendersonville memory Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Holiday Heights Baptist Church. Visitation was held Friday, May 6, 2016 4-8pm and Saturday, May 7, 2016 10-11:30am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association 4825 Trousdale Drive #220 Nashville, TN 37220 Arrangements Entrusted To Austin & Bell Funeral Home And Cremation Service Hendersonville, TN

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Obituary for Zennith Whitaker

Zennith Whitaker, age 67, of Springfield, TN, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Shelbyville, TN. Services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2 o’clock pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Springfield, TN with friends and family serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Whitaker was born October 4, 1948 in Robertson County to the late Douglas Bryce and Marie Rippy Carlisle, Sr.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Whitaker is preceded in death by her brothers, Ronnie Carlisle and Kenneth Carlisle; sister, Patsy Gregory. She is survived by her husband, James Whitaker of Springfield; son, James Douglas Whitaker of Nashville; brother, Douglas Carlisle of Springfield; and 1 grandchild, Charles Kenneth Whitaker.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 10 o’clock am until the hour of service at 2pm at the funeral home. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. Arrangements Entrusted To Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield, TN.

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Obituary for Florence Towery

Florence Towery, age 77 of Greenbrier, passed away Friday, May 06, 2016. Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again on Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the funeral with Bro. Jon Justice officiating. Florence was born in Talladega, AL on March 15, 1939 to the late William A. and Wilma Tyson Wheeler.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Edward Towery and grandson, Timothy Allen Smith. She was a Bus Driver and Monitor for the Robertson County School System and a member of Greenbrier First Baptist Church. She loved playing golf and listening to music. She is survived by sons, Mike Towery, James Towery, B.J. Towery; daughter, Leigh Ann (Jay) Seibert; special cousin, Brenda (James) Lawson; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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Sarah Scarbrough Of Springfield Dies In Fatal Crash Sunday

BARREN PLAINS: (Smokey Barn News) – Sarah Scarbrough, 22, of Springfield lost her life in a motor-vehicle accident Sunday morning on Hwy 431 North in the Barron Plains area.

The accident occurred between Ashburn Rd. and Oak Grove Baptist Church on 431 N. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday Morning. (Location of wreck)

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation of the accident. According to the THP, Scarbrough was traveling North in her 1997 Honda Accord on 431 N. when she failed to navigate a curve and lost control of the vehicle.

The investigating Trooper indicated that after losing control, Scarbrough’s vehicle crossed the center line, left the roadway and hit a row of trees. Her vehicle continued down an embankment and impacted a rock bluff in a dry creek bed. Scarbrough was not wearing her safety belt. The investigating Trooper also indicated that safety restraints could have made a difference.

The THP has requested a toxicology report, which is standard procedure in a fatal accident, but made no indication that drugs or alcohol were factors.

North Robertson Fire and Rescue responded to the call. Fire Chief Chad Gregory with North Robertson Fire and Rescue talked with Smokey Barn News about the crash.

“She ran off the road and ended up in a wet weather creek bed about 40 feet below the roadway,” Gregory said.

After looking over the scene, Gregory was considering the possibility that Scarbrough might have had some type of medical emergency. “There’s always the possibility that she had some type of event (meaning medical situation or emergency) that led to the crash,” Gregory said.

Scarbrough was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gregory said the neighbors across the street heard the impact. “They were outside on the back porch and heard the impact and proceeded to try and find the vehicle. It took them a while to actually figure out where it went,” Gregory said.

If the neighbors hadn’t heard the crash the vehicle may not have been located until daylight or later, Gregory said.

North Robertson Fire and Rescue, Robertson County EMS and the THP all responded to the scene.

The thoughts and prayers of the staff at Smokey Barn News are with the Scarbrough family as they face his sudden loss.

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Police Seek Suspects In Movie Money Scam

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Over the past several weeks, the Springfield Police Department has received numerous reports of counterfeit bill showing up at businesses around town. The bills look like real currency; however they clearly say “For Motion Picture Use Only” on both sides of the bill.

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Detectives Chuck Bogle and Charles Consiglio with the Springfield Police Department have developed several suspects and have obtained video of these crimes from the businesses that were defrauded. There is so much evidence to comb thru and so many hours of surveillance video; Detectives are still putting all the pieces together to ensure that all suspects are properly identified and charged accordingly.

Detectives ask that all businesses, as well as individuals that do any sort of cash business be aware that these counterfeit bills are circulating around Springfield. Detectives have recovered approximately $700 worth of counterfeit currency, but they do believe that there is more out there.

If you come across any of these bills, please notify Det. Chuck Bogle or Det. Charles Consiglio with the Springfield Police Department at 615-384-8422

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Scattered Thunderstorms & Tornado Watch Until 11PM

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The National Weather Service has issued tornado watch in effect until 11PM CDT this evening for the following areas:

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In Tennessee this watch includes 12 counties

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Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphrey, Macon, Montgomery Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale

This includes the cities of… Ashland City… Celina… Clarksville… Dickson… Dover… Erin… Gallatin… Hartsville… Lafayette… Nashville… Springfield… Tennessee Ridge and Waverly.

Thunderstorms are likely through the evening into the overnight hours, especially north of I-40. Some of theses scattered thunderstorms could become severe, accompanied by damaging winds and hail. Winds southwest 5-10 mph.

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Prisoner Captured During Carjacking After Attempted Escape

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – An inmate incarcerated at the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield exploited a previously unknown flaw in the facility’s design Tuesday evening and managed to escape for a short time.

The inmate made it down to Memorial Blvd where he attempted to hijack a vehicle, however, he apparently selected the wrong vehicle. Inside the vehicle was Rita Stone and her daughter Antonia Stone and neither one had any intention of complying with the man’s demands. “I tried to get to his eyes,” Antonia told Smokey Barn News. See video for the full interview.

It was an all out war over the vehicle between the inmate and the mother and daughter from Kentucky. The scuffle gave a very fast and courageous Deputy time to catch up to the inmate and tase him. “The Robertson County Sheriff’s Department, especially that young Deputy did an amazing job apprehending the inmate,” said Springfield Detective Rickie Morris.

The Sheriff”s Office released the following Statement:

Deputies from the Robertson County Sheriff’s office observed an inmate on the roof this evening. Immediately the emergency action escape plan went into effect. A deputy at the rear of the building observed the inmate jump off the roof and went into a foot pursuit and chased the inmate down to Memorial Blvd in Springfield. The Deputy was able to apprehend the inmate as he was trying to steal a car and the subject is in custody and back at the facility. The inmate was able to escape via a previously unknown design flaw that will be rectified immediately.

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BREAKING: Highland Rim Speedway To Race Friday Night

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – FRIDAY NIGHT Racing Returns this weekend to Highland Rim Speedway with a HUGE 150 lap double header.

“It’s a big event with big money for the racers,” said track co-owner Jerry Criswell “I can’t say we’ll never do it again but for now the decision to move this Saturday’s races to Friday is just for this weekend only, next week we go back to our normal Saturday night.”

It’s going to be a great evening with twin 75 lap features the Open Wheel Modifieds and Super Stocks headlining the nights events plus weekly features with the Pull a Part Pure Stocks, Pro Trucks, Tuners and those Rough and Rowdy Road Warriors will cap off this exciting racing Extravaganza,” Criswell  said.

Green Flag Drops at 7:30 Friday night with the gates opening at 6 pm.

Highland Rim Speedway offers racing every Saturday from March – November and the owners have worked hard to make the track a fun place for the entire family.

General Grandstand Admission $12
Pit Admission $30

Kids zone and concessions!

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Shots Fired Call Leads To Drug Arrest In Greenbrier

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On May 12 Greenbrier Police Officers responded to the area of Sunday Silence Drive and Easygoer Lane on a report of shots being fired. A subsequent investigation revealed that an attempted home invasion had occurred at a residence on Easygoer Lane by one white male, one black male and one Hispanic male.

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An occupant of the residence apparently fired shots from a .40 caliber pistol into the ground during this event. According to Greenbrier Police Chief K.D Smith,  the resident of the home is known to the local police and “We were aware of certain activities taking place concerning the individual involved in this incident.”

Chief Smith went on to say that he is “very proud of, and commends Detective Chris Jones and Officer Daniel Consiglio for their excellent work on this case. “With the full support of the mayor and city administrators, and the public at large we are continuing to target drug-related activity in our community.”

The investigation revealed that the resident of the home was engaged in illegal drug activity. While the officers were investigating the shooting, approximately 215 grams of marijuana packaged for resale was recovered from the residence along with prescription drugs. A .40 caliber pistol was also seized along with numerous items of drug paraphernalia, and a coffee creamer can containing a false bottom which contained narcotics.

The resident of the home, Eric Anthony Sides, age 19, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for resale, reckless endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of schedule IV narcotics. He was placed in the Robertson County Jail under a $16,500.00 bond.

The investigation into the identity of the three individual involved in the attempted home invasion is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Chris Jones at (615) 643-4437.

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Heritage Middle School Students Experience National Capitol

WHITE HOUSE TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A group of White House Heritage eighth grade students visited Washington, DC this week, learning much about the history and government of the United States.

The group left from Heritage HS at 6 a.m., Monday, May 9, on a charter bus, traveled through East Tennessee and most of Virginia, and arrived in Washington late that night.

The purpose of the trip was to expose students to the monuments, architecture, culture, and museums located in our nation’s Capitol.

On Tuesday the group visited Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, & Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. After dinner they took in a performance of Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Wednesday they visited the Newseum (an interactive museum of news and journalism), toured the US Capitol, Library of Congress, & visited with Congressman Diane Black. After dinner they visited the World War II, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials.

On Thursday the students had another full day, visiting the Smithsonian Natural History and American History Museums, Mount Vernon, the Holocaust Museum, and the FDR, MLK, and Jefferson memorials.

Last month students from South Haven Christian School in Springfield were also given the grand tour of the Capitol and White House with Congressman Diane Black as their guide. MORE 

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Spring Street Legal Truck Pull Saturday At RC Fairgrounds

Saturday, May 14, 2016 7:00P.M. – Arena

$10 Admission –  Age 5 and under FREE

1. Start time is 7:00 p.m. Must be registered by 6:30 p.m.
2. Trucks must meet street legal requirements.
3. Must have DOT approved tires. NO cut tires.
4. Puller must provide a 1″ or larger clevis.
5. Age requirements:

15 years or younger MUST have written parent’s consent and adult accompaniment.
16-17 years MUST have written parent’s consent.
18 and over – driver assumes full liability.
6. ALL participants MUST wear seat belt.
7. $25 hook fee (per hook).
8. Payback per class
1st – $250, 2nd-$150 , and 3rd-$100 place will be paid.
9. Trucks will be inspected at gate and weighed and classed accordingly.
10. Only 1 person per truck when pulling, except if under 15.
11. Any announcements or rules made/changed the day of the event, if needed, supersede these rules.
12. Puller will be disqualified if management is suspicious of puller being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
13. Truck inspections, before or after the pull, that find violations to the following rules of their Pull Class will result in an
immediate disqualification of truck and driver; all registration fees and prize money will be forfeited.
14. Puller will have 2 chances to pass the 25 foot marker. After passing the 25 foot marker, or after second attempt,
distance pulled will be the recorded distance.
15. RCFA Management, in coordination with Tech Officials, reserve the right to create Modified Divisions of any classes
listed based on participations of each weight class, or to reclassify any particpant to another Class based on vehicle
performance factors not addressed in these rules.
16. Pullers will draw pulling order during registration.
17. All weights and/or loose articles must be secured in bed.
18. Judges discretion applies to all classes and decisions are final.

Weight Classes:

Straight Stock Gas

6,200 lb. gas maximum weight
• Must Have current license, registration, and insurance.
• Truck must be in stock form. NO Modifications to suspension or engine.
• NONE. Stock means STOCK.
• Must pull from factory hitch.
• Hitch Height must not exceed 26″ with a 1″ clevis or larger.
• Lift Kits are acceptable.

8,500 lb gas maximum weight
• Must Have current license, registration, and insurance.
• Truck must be in stock form. NO Modifications to suspension or engine.
• NONE. Stock means STOCK.
• Must pull from factory hitch.
• Hitch Height must not exceed 26″ with a 1″ clevis or larger.
• Lift Kits are acceptable.

Hot Street Gas

6,500 lb. gas maximum weight

• Engine modifications allowed, except no blowers, turbos, or nitrous.
• Hanging weights are allowed.
• No Trick Hitches
• Hitch must exit in the stock location with at least a 1″ clevis.
• Hitch height must not exceed 26″.
• Hitch must be deemed appropriate or vehicle will NOT pull.
• Judges have final decisions on all pull related decisions.

Stock Diesel

This must be a completely Stock Truck!
No programmers or chips allowed
Must have stock exhaust and intake

7,500 lb diesel Maximum Weight:

• Must have a stock Turbo
• Must Have at least 1″ travel in the rear
• No water injection
• Reciever style hitch required

8,500 lb diesel Maximum weight:

• Must have a stock Turbo
• Must have at least 1″ on travel in the rear
• No water injection
• Reciever style hitch required

8500 Stock Turbo

• Must have current license and insurance
• Truck must be in stock form
• Must pull from factory hitch
• Hitch Height cannot exceed 26″ with a 1″ clevis or larger
• Truck must have stock sixe turbo
• Programmers and Chips allowed
• Intake and exhaust area allowed. Exhaust must exit behind cab
• Blocks and track bars are allowed. Must be bolted on, not welded on.
• No nitrous or propane
• No hanging weights

8500 2.6 Diesel

• No nitrous or propane
• Must be a 2.6 turbo or smaller
• 26″ max. hitch height
• All other sanctions rules will apply.
• Questions contact Eric Pulley 615-394-7318.

After the pull:

• Run what you brung
• Test and Tune
• $20 hook fee
• No payouts

Got a question?  –>  RobertsonCountyFair@yahoo.com

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Tuesday’s Attempted Escape From RC Jail Second Try For Inmate

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – An inmate incarcerated at the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield exploited a previously unknown flaw in the facility’s design Tuesday evening and managed to escape for a short time.

The inmate made it down to Memorial Blvd where he attempted to hijack a vehicle.

On Friday May 13 the Robertson County Sheriff’s office released the name of the inmate. He is identified as Bobby Wilson, 39, of Springfield. Wilson was arrested as a suspect in a home invasion in the Ridgetop area last month. MORE  He has been in the jail since early April.

According to police, back in April, Wilson, was to be charged with aggravated assault X-two, assault,  aggravated burglary, vandalism, resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and misdemeanor fleeing. His current bond is listed at $177,000.

Additional charges stemming from Tuesday’s attempted escape are pending, according to Robertson County Sheriff’s Office PIO Ryan Martin.

When Wilson made his way down to Memorial Blvd and tried to hijack a vehicle, he apparently selected the wrong vehicle.  Inside the vehicle was Rita Stone and her daughter Antonia Stone and neither one had any intention of complying with the his demands. “I tried to get to his eyes,” Antonia told Smokey Barn News. See video below for the full interview with the mother and daughter.

This is the second time that Wilson has managed to momentarily slip free from the Robertson County Jail. According to a story released by the Murfreesboro Post back in 2007, Wilson was on the run for several days after escaping the jail. MORE (cached version) He was captured several days later. It would have been a different jail back in 2007. From 2008 to 2010 the jail was improved and expanded. (Jail before) (Jail now)

This is also the second escape through the roof of the Robertson County Jail since it was expanded. According to our news partners WKRN News Channel 2, back in 2011, two inmates escaped through the roof of the Robertson County detention facility. MORE They too were quickly captured.

With all three attempts at gaining freedom from the jail, all were short lived.

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Obama Administration Issues Transgender Bathroom Guidance For Schools

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On Friday the Obama administration issued guidance for public schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity.

A joint letter from the  Department of  Justice and Department of Education (READ LETTER HERE) was sent to schools today with guidelines on how to treat transgender students.

The letter is not a statement of law but it does suggest that if a school district does not comply they could lose federal funds.

For clarification the letter indicates what Gender identity is;

“Gender identity refers to an individual’s internal sense of gender. A person’s gender identity may be different from or the same as the person’s sex assigned at birth.”

…and

“Transgender describes those individuals whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. A transgender male is someone who identifies as male but was assigned the sex of female at birth; a transgender female is someone who identifies as female but was assigned the sex of male at birth.”

Under the section called “Compliance with Title IX” the letter states:

“As a condition of receiving Federal funds, a school agrees that it will not exclude, separate, deny benefits to, or otherwise treat differently on the basis of sex any person in its educational programs or activities unless expressly authorized to do so under Title IX or its implementing regulations.”

In the section called “Safe and Nondiscriminatory Environment” the letter states:

“Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment for all students, including transgender students. Harassment that targets a student based on gender identity, transgender status, or gender transition is harassment based on sex, and the Departments enforce Title IX accordingly.9 If sex-based harassment creates a hostile environment, the school must take prompt and effective steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy its effects. A school’s failure to treat students consistent with their gender identity may create or contribute to a hostile environment in violation of Title IX.”

In the section called “Identification Documents, Names, and Pronouns” the letter states;

“Under Title IX, a school must treat students consistent with their gender identity even if their education records or identification documents indicate a different sex. The Departments have resolved Title IX investigations with agreements committing that school staff and contractors will use pronouns and names consistent with a transgender student’s gender identity.”

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Robertson County Schools released the following statement in regards to the letter:

The Robertson County School system received a, “Dear Colleague,” letter from the U.S. Department of Education/Department of Justice regarding transgender restroom facilities. We will review the document and await further guidance from the Tennessee State Department of Education and the Tennessee State Board of Education on how to address the issue identified in the letter.

Legal battles across the country will likely delay the application of the the new gender bathroom policies.

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Five Hospitalized In Two Car Rollover In Springfield

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Five people, including two small children, were hospitalized following a rollover accident on 431 North at Lakeview Rd in Springfield. (Location of accident) The accident occurred just after 9:30PM

According to officials at the scene, one vehicle, traveling East on Lakeview Rd, and the other heading North on 431 North, collided in the intersection. The impact caused one vehicle to rollover upside and back on its wheels. Both vehicles came to rest in a grassy area off the roadway.

A mother and her two young children traveling in one vehicle were injured and transported. Two occupants in the second vehicle were also hospitalized but fortunately no one sustained serious or life threatening injuries, according to, Lieutenant David Harden with North Robertson Fire & Rescue.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation.

Accidents are common at this intersection: Below are two in recent years.

VIDEO: Serious Accident At Lakeview & US 431, 3 Transported

Accident at Hwy 431 and Lakeview sends One to Northcrest

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In Loving Memory: Obituaries May 15, 2016

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Obituary for Brenda Green Carter
Brenda Ruth Green Carter, age 55 of Springfield, TN died Friday May 13, 2016 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Monday May 16, 2016 in the Bethlehem Cemetery with Bro. Buddy Rawls officiating. Linda Green Johnson, James Green, Lorne Green, Bo Green, Logan Green, Matthew Green and Stevie Ruey will serve as pallbearers. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Brenda was born June 11, 1960 in Robertson Co. TN to the late Fred Green Sr and Mary Ruth Osborne Green. A brother, George Lee Green also preceded her in death. She was a server in the restaurant industry.

Surviving her are her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Katherine and Danny Mitchell of Greenbrier, Jessica Faye and Jeremy Newhouse of White House; brothers, Fred “Bo” (Dwanna) Green Jr. of Adams, James Randall Green of Springfield, Lorne (Rose Ann) Green of Springfield; sister, Linda Green Johnson of Springfield; grandchildren, Danica Nicole Mitchell, Camaron Shawn Stuart, Leia Alivia Newhouse and the father of her children, Anthony Wayne Key of Greenbrier.

The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Brenda Carter funeral fund. All donations may be sent in care of the Robertson Co Funeral Home. Robertson County Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements.

Obituary for Faye Cato Wooden

Audrey Faye Cato Wooden, age 63 of Greenbrier, TN died Tuesday May 10, 2016 at North Crest Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted at 1 pm on Friday May 13, 2016 in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home. Entombment followed in the Springfield Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Brian Davis, Christopher Cato Ellis, Tommy Anderson, Adan Real, Brannon Smith and Torey Ellis serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 until 8 pm and again on Friday from 11 am until the hour of service at 1 pm.

Faye was born March 13, 1953 in North Carolina and raised in Nashville, TN by Joe Savley and the late Francis Lucille Hill Savley. She worked in food preparation and sales and was a very hard worker. She loved her dogs, gardening, and fishing. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Billie Jo Cato, step-son, Adam Ross Wooden and sister, Darlene Simonds.

Surviving her are her husband, Ronnie Wooden of Greenbrier; son, Charles Cato of Whites Creek; step-daughter, Amy Wooden Smith of Springfield; father, Joe Savley of Springfield; brother, Monte Simonds of Florida; sister, Marie Simonds of NC; grandchildren, Deonna Gibbs, Christopher Cato Ellis, Caige Cato, Ross Smith and Tripp Smith and great grandchild, Kason Hart. Robertson County Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements.

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Obituary for Jerri Harvey (Moss) Chappell
Age 77 of White House passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Hendersonville Medical Center. Mrs. Chappell was born March 24, 1939 in Floyd County, Kentucky to Robert and Lula Bragg Harvey.

She worked in a clerical position for the Department of Revenue and also as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lawrence Harvey.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ralph Chappell, White House, TN; son, John (Doreen) Moss, Chapmansboro, TN; daughters, Sheila Pearson, White House, TN and Patricia Harvey, Smithville, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 3-6pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. No service is scheduled. Remains Rest At Austin & Bell White House, TN

Obituary for Addie Ruth Hayes
Addie Ruth Hayes, age 92, of Springville, TN, and formerly of Springfield, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock pm Monday, May 16th at the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brian Thomas and Bro. Bobby Swift officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, May 15th from 4-8:00PM and again on Monday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Mrs. Hayes was born in Logan County, KY on August 15, 1923 to the late George and Addie Mae Wooden Anderson. She was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Victor Hayes; brothers, Willie Anderson, Cecil Anderson, George Anderson, Jr.; sisters, Essie Lee Clinard, Katherine Evitts, Georgia Anderson.

Survivors include her sons, Wayne (Faye) Hayes of Springville, TN, Frank (Glenda) Hayes of Mammoth Cave, KY; daughters, Nina Kie of Millersville, Sue (Earl Ray) Sanford of Springville, TN; brother, David (Nancy) Anderson of Scottsville, KY; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Anderson Shelton of Dunmor, KY; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.

If so desired, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of Austin & Bell in Springfield.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.

Obituary for Patsy L. Ramsey

Patsy LaVergne Norman Ramsey, age 64 of Greenbrier, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at her residence. Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier is in charge of arrangements.

The family received friends 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016 and 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. The funeral service was held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Chapel with Rev. Jon Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens.

Patsy was born in Robertson County on May 22, 1951 to the late Leonard and Lena Hutchinson Norman. She was also preceded in death by brother, Don Norman; sisters, Barbara Heatherly and Carolyn Perry. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Clifton Larry Ramsey, Sr.; son, Clifton Larry Ramsey, Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Dawn Rigsby; sister, Margie Perry; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caris Healthcare, 2308 Memorial Blvd., Springfield, TN 37172. Austin & Bell Funeral Home 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073.

Obituary for Marvin Frank Pinson, Jr.
Marvin Frank Pinson, Jr., age 83 of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, former Vice-President of Bank of Hendersonville, retired from the State of Tennessee after 27 years of service, a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee and an avid Vols Fan.

He is preceded in death by Jane, his loving wife of 52 years. He is survived by sons Frank (Dede) Pinson and Tommy (Sarah) Pinson, and daughter Carolyn (Terry) Brown; grandchildren Ashley (Matt) King and Brooks Pinson; great-grandchildren Allie, Addison, Fenner and Wells.

The family received friends on Friday, May 13, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and from 6:00pm until 8:00pm; and on Saturday, May 14, from 1:00pm until his Celebration of Life service at 3:00pm from the Chapel at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville. Interment followed  in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Kenny Jones, Steve Cawthon, Brooks Pinson, Terry Brown, Mike Patrick and Jim Patrick.

Donations may be made to the American Red Cross. Services entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075. 615-822-4442.

Obituary for Thomas Jacob Goostree

Thomas Jacob Goostree, age 43 of Fairhope, AL and formerly of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11am in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Frank Evans officiating. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery with Jeffrey Goostree, Brent Crain, Lee Crabtree, Granville Gill, Jeffrey Benson, Douglas Jason Goostree, Matthew Covington and Paul Gladstone serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4-8pm and again on Saturday from 10am until the hour of service.

Mr. Goostree was born August 6, 1972 in Springfield to Melvin and Carolyn Tanner Goostree. He was self-employed and was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church.

Mr. Goostree is preceded in death by his grandparents, Douglas and Alma Goostree and Mervin Tanner and Belle Tanner.

In addition to his parents Mr. Goostree is survived by his wife, Lynn Porter Hobbs; son, Robert Jacob Goostree of Springfield; step-children, Jeffrey (Sable) Benson of Springfield, Ashley Benson of Cedar Hill and Paige Hobbs of Springfield; brother, Douglas Jason (Andria) Goostree of Gallatin; step-grandchildren, Taylin Portwine, Kaydence Benson and Carter Pham; and numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.

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Obituary for Denise Poole

Denise Irene Poole, age 60, of Springfield, died Monday, May 9th, 2016 at her home. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 o’clock am Saturday, May 21st, 2016 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Randy Riggs officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4:00-8:00PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield and again on Saturday from 9AM till the hour of service.

Denise was born September 28, 1955 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to the late Gilbert and Irene Cherry. She was a homemaker and a Christian. To know Denise was to love her, she was a mother to many. You never left her house hungry and if you did, it was your own fault. She loved animals and could name every bird in her yard. She was a rescue caregiver of horses, cats and dogs, it didn’t matter if they needed a home, she’d take them in. She loved nature and enjoyed what God supplied. Her life was all about her husband, taking care of their farm, and loving all the babies, and the babies’ babies. Her absence will be a void that can never be filled.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Michel Poole, Jr.; brother, Bill Cherry; nephew, Craig Cherry; fathers-in-law, Raymond Poole and Wallace Long.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Mike Poole; brother, Roy (Lydia) Cherry of Portland, ME; God-sons, Bobby (Karah) Rutland of Ashland City, Brian Pismeny of Norfolk, VA; God-daughter, Vanessa Leftrick of Nashville; mothers-in-law, Betty Long of Old Fort, TN, Patty Poole of Pleasant View; brothers-in-law, Alan (Bryan) Poole of Salt Lake City, UT, Scott Poole of Old Fort, TN; sister-in-law, Cindy Poole Ogle of Cleveland, TN; God-granddaughter; Evah Grace Rutland of Ashland City; nephews, John (Peyton) Leamon of Cleveland, TN, Joseph (Casey) Poole of Cleveland, TN, Luke Poole of Ellijay, GA, Dennis (Amy) Cherry of Washington D.C.; nieces, Jennifer (Andrew) Leamon of Cleveland, TN, Amanda (Danny) Keaton of TX; special friends, Nicki, Marcia, Patricia, and Linda; and a host of loving great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home In Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements.

Obituary for Sarah “Angel” Scarbrough

Sarah “Angel” Scarbrough, age 22 of Springfield passed away May 8, 2016. MORE Angel was born on March 23, 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida to Jerry and Mary Scarbrough. She was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 2013.

Angel will be remembered for her love of her family and friends, animals and kids; she loved to laugh and have fun. Like her father she enjoyed playing pranks on people; she was very tender hearted and very rarely seen without a smile. Angel was a member of Cross Point Church in Nashville and was also very involved with Narcotics Anonymous.

She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Mary Scarbrough; siblings, David Russell Scarbrough, John Scarbrough, Drew Scarbrough, Christy Scarbrough and Lacy Bennett; several nieces and nephews, 1 great-nephew; and many loving aunts and uncles.

A Life Celebration Service honoring Angel was held on Friday, May 13th. Interment followed at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Jonathan Scarbrough, Drew Scarbrough, Lacy Bennett, Andy Melendez, William David Scarbrough, Joshua Harris, Dwain Jenkins and Justin Harris serving as active pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers were Chris Moseley, Jason Harris, Dustin Jenkins, William Templeton, David Russell Scarbrough and Lenny Rivera.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cross Point Church in Nashville.

Obituary for Mayre Bell Freeman

For those who knew Mayre Bell Freeman, it was clear that her priorities were her family and her church. She was born on February 6, 1922, in Springfield, Tennessee. She lived a long life, dying on May 7, 2016, at the age of 94 at Wayne General Hospital after a brief illness. After completing business school, she worked for the Department of Treasury during World War II, where she met Harry B. Freeman while he was in military service. She and Mr. Freeman were married for more than sixty years. They started housekeeping in Waynesboro, where she has been an active resident for the last sixty-six years. She was a founding member of the Waynesboro Church of Christ, along with the late Joe Heathcock, in 1950. There, as the young church grew, she served as bookkeeper and Sunday school teacher.

As a founding member of the Chickasawhay chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she was extremely patriotic. Her country, her state, and her town of Waynesboro were focal to her. She was one of a group of women who helped cultivate a library for the city of Waynesboro.

Her artistic side was expressed in her business, Freeman Florist. She was successful in her pursuit of work, and ended it to have more time with her children. Freeman Insurance is now in the home of the florist. She was supportive of her husband’s business, Freeman Funeral Homes of Waynesboro and Leakesville, and Freeman Funeral Services of Citronelle, Alabama, and served as his sounding board in their nightly discussions.

She and Mr. Freeman were avid golfers, traveling often to play in tournaments. An enthusiastic bridge player, she enjoyed her weekly challenge with others who loved the game. She also enjoyed nature, especially hummingbirds and camellias, both fixtures in her yard.

In her last years, she was cared for and nurtured by a team of caregivers, headed by Juanita Rankin.

Her parents were Harrell and Mary Bell of Springfield, Tennessee. Adoringly referred to by her family as “Meha,” she is survived by her children, Harrell Freeman (Carlton) of Metairie, Louisiana; and Emily Freeman of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren, Liza Freeman Wright (Chris) of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Will Freeman (Laura) of Montgomery, Alabama; and three great-grandchildren, Fenley, Henry, and George Wright of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also survived by a cousin Kathy Kemesis, of McMinnville, Tennessee; her sister-in law Willard Freeman Holcomb, and a cousin, Ree O’Connell, both of Waynesboro.

The funeral service is pending.

This obituary is courtesy of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield.

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Family Escapes Burning Home In Greenbrier Early Monday

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A home in Greenbrier has been classified as a total loss after an early morning fire on Monday. The fire started just before 3 a.m. and firefighters have yet to determine a cause.

Firefighters from across the county were called to the home which sits on Fisher Ct. (Location of fire) The family was able to escape uninjured but they have lost their home and most likely everything inside.

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Section Of Betts Rd To CLOSE For One Week – Plan Ahead

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Beginning June 1, 2016, and continuing for approximately one week, Betts Road (S.R. 257) will be closed to traffic from Dorris Road to Hygeia Road.

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Traffic will be detoured down Hygeia Road and Dorris Road to U.S. 41 during this period.

The police department will have an officer on-site 24 hours a day and only those residing in the closed area will be allowed to travel this section of road during the closure.

The contractor has assured us that they will complete the work as quickly as possible.

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Former Ridgetop Police Chief Randy Adcock Dies, he was 59

RIDGETOP TENNESSSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Randall Thomas “Randy” Adcock of Springfield, former Ridgetop Police Chief, passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 after a battle with cancer, he was 59.

“Chief Adcock was a great Chief for the city of Ridgetop for five years. He was well liked by the officers and the citizens of Ridgetop and he will be well missed.

“He died a tragic death, we thought he was doing better and then we found out the cancer had returned. What I  understand is that the cancer actually spread from his brain to his back.

Darrell Denton, Mayor of Ridgetop PHOTO Ridgetop city website

“He came up to visit me at the car lot and he said his back was hurting him real bad and he was going to the doctor. They put him in for tests and they told him that the cancer had spread from his brain to his back, a real rapid type of cancer.

“He will be missed by family, friends and myself and most everybody that knew him.” Darrell Denton, Mayor of Ridgetop

According to his on-line obituary, Randy was born September 20, 1956 in Davidson County, Tennessee and spent his younger years with his grandfather in his garage, Adcock’s Garage, in Hendersonville.

Randy chose law enforcement as his career, being employed by the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Goodlettsville Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and retiring as Police Chief in Ridgetop, TN. He ended his career as Security Supervisor at the Bridgestone Arena.

Randy is survived by his wife, Donna Baggett Adcock; children, Dakota (Whitney) Duncan, Jessica Adcock, Randall Adcock and step-son, Brandon Isabell. He had three grandsons, Diesel, Ashtyn and Axle, who were the loves of his life.

A Life Celebration Service honoring Randy will be held on Thursday, May 19^th at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3-8 P.M. with a Masonic Service to take place at 7 P.M. The family will also receive friends on Thursday morning until the service time at 1 P.M. 

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Springfield Retail Store Robbed At Gunpoint Tuesday

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Around 9:15pm Tuesday evening a man ran into a retail store located on 10th Ave East called Novedades Mariela and demanded money, at one point aiming the gun at a customer’s head. The store is located at 203 10th Ave East MAP.

According to Detective Chuck Bogle with the Springfield Police Department, the man pointed the gun at the clerk and demanded money. She complied. The suspect then pointed the gun at a customer’s head and demanded more money.

The suspect escaped on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5’10 to 6 feet tall, wearing bluejeans and a black pullover sweatshirt with a white logo on the back just below the neck and a black stocking cap with a white emblem on it also. It appeared that the suspect pulled a nylon stocking over his head and face.

No one was hurt during the robbery but needless to say police are eager to get this man off the streets. Detective Bogle told Smokey Barn News that if anyone in the community has any information about this robbery, or if you believe you saw this man in the area around 10th and Memorial Tuesday evening, the Detective would like to speak to you. Detective Bogole can be reached through the dispatch center at (615) 384-4911.

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Sunday, June 5  – 8th Annual Camaro Day At Payne Chevrolet

Come join us for Payne Chevrolet’s 8th annual Camaro day June 5 at 9 AM – 1 PM ! If you wish to bring your Camaro, give us a call at 615-384-5573 and let Steve Russell know to expect you! 2807 Memorial Blvd, Springfield, Tennessee 37172

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