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Robertson County Schools Job Opportunities

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – We believe there is no profession with a greater purpose than ours. We understand our responsibilities are complex. We develop minds and character. We inspire those in our care to think, to question, and to imagine a life better than the present. We recognize there is a ripple effect within our work: well-rounded, educated students lead to improved communities, a stronger nation, and an informed society.

Bus Drivers
Hourly Rate: $18.00 Minimum of twenty hours per week guaranteed.
Five Paid Holidays Per Year.
Off on Weekends & Holidays
District Provides Training for CDL License. Apply online – Click Here

Special Education Teachers
Pay: Commiserate with level of education and years of experience on the district certified salary scale.

Benefits: State Medical Insurance Group Plan with BCBS or CIGNA; Employee pays 10% of monthly premium.

100% Dental Insurance Premium provided for Employee; Family Dental also available.

Apply online – Click Here

Substitute Teachers
Pay Rate: $55.00 a day for Substitutes with a High School Diploma or GED
$65.00 a day for Substitutes with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
$75.00 a day for Substitutes with an Active Tennessee Teaching License

Apply from website:
• Go to rcstn.net homepage. Click Here
• Click on: Departments/Human Resources/Classified Personnel/Substitute In-Service.
• The application and instructions may be printed from this site. Click Here

Applications may also be obtained from the office at any school or at the Robertson County Board of Education.

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Portland:  Head-On Accident Hwy 52 Near Sandy Ave

PORTLAND TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – We have a head on accident on HWY 52 in Portland blocking Eastbound lanes near Sandy Avenue. MAP

The accident occurred just before 4:30 directally in front of Dairy Queen. Officials are diverting traffic around the accident but expect delays if you are heading East on Hwy 52 in that area.

No word on injuries.

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Jo Byrns High School Football Field Vandalized

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ADAMS TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) –  Friday night Jo Byrns High School was once again the victim of vandalism after someone drove a vehicle onto the football field and did donuts causing significant damage to the field.

Officials estimate it will cost more than a $1,000 to make the repairs.  School officials told Smokey Barn News that they feel confident that the field will be ready by next Friday when Jo Byrns is set to face East Robertson High.

Robertson County Schools released the following statement regarding the vandalism Saturday morning.

“On Friday night, someone caused significant damage to the Jo Byrns High School football field with a vehicle. The vandalism is being investigated by the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and those responsible for the damages will be held accountable when they are identified.” Mike Davis Director Robertson County Schools

The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they are investigating the incident and they are asking anyone with information regarding this crime to call the Robertson County Dispatch Center at 615-384-4911.

This is the third act of vandalism at Jo Byrns High School in recent years. Back in 2012 the school was vandalized with graffiti MORE and then early the next year the school  was peppered with bullet holes while the school was empty. MORE

UPDATE 2:50pm Saturday: According to Robertson County Sheriff’s Office PIO Ryan Martin, two juveniles have confessed to the vandalism and they have been cited.

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Driver Survives Rollover Accident in Greenbrier

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Greenbrier Police are investigating a rollover accident that occurred on Hwy 41 just before 8:30 Saturday morning.

The driver and only occupant (a male in his early 50’s) was not seriously injured, according to police, but he was transported to NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield.

The accident occurred directly in front of Red Dot Storage on Hwy 41, between Carrs Creek Blvd and Sycamore Rd. MAP

As far as a cause of the accident, police are still investigating but they did indicate that a witness stated that the vehicle was behaving normally just before it left the roadway and crashed. Police are investigating the possibility that the driver may have had a medical emergency.

Police made no mention that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident.

If more information becomes available we will bring it to you.

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Ridgetop Investigators Seek Alleged Identity Thief

RIDGETOP TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Ridgetop Police investigators are asking for the community’s help identifying the man pictured. On August 17th, a woman came to the Ridgetop Police department to report that she was the victim of identify theft. The woman’s debit card number had been used three times at a Walmart in Smyrna, TN on August 11th.

The suspect was caught by Walmart security cameras while using the number on a card likely programmed by the suspect, none of the victims cards were missing.

Police believe the suspect gained access to the victim’s information via the Internet or she may have been a victim of a skimmer like the ones found on ATM’s in Clarksville last week. MORE

After acquiring the victim’s card number police believe it was transferred to a “blank” card, and used at Walmart.

The suspect (pictured below) appears to have black hair and in his late 20’s/early 30’s.

If anyone has any information about the suspect, please contact Ridgetop Police Investigator Ryan Tomlin at 615-851-0203 or 615-405-8100 or Robertson County Dispatch at 615-384-4911.

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In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week August 21, 2016

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Obituary for Patrick Wayne Sullivant-Hutchinson

Patrick Wayne Sullivant-Hutchinson, Age 17, of Springfield transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, August 18, 2016.

Preceded in death by sister, Arrionna Hutchinson.

Survived by mother, Pamela Sullivant; father, Timothy Hutchinson; sisters, Nicole Sullivant & Katelyn Peden; brothers, Elijah Hutchinson & Timothy Hutchinson; grandmothers, Faye Sullivant, Cheri Sullivant, Kathy Burns & Tammy Peden; grandfathers, Kenny Sullivant & Mark Burns; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends; step father, Jeremy Peden.

Visitation will be held August 23 from 9 AM – 06PM at the Highland Hills Funeral Home and Crematory 2422 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN.

The family asks that any donations be made directly to Mt. Olivet cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his baby sister Arrionna on Wednesday August 24, 2016.

Patrick was a hard working young man with a long life ahead of him. We lost him way to early. We greatly appreciate all your thoughts, prayers and donations.

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Obituary for Ola Carlisle

Ola Thomas Bush Carlisle, 96, of Cross Plains, died Friday August 19, 2016 at Golden Living in Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted Monday August 22nd at 3:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Plains Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Carlisle was born July 7, 1920 in Robertson County to the late Ollie and Effielee Callis Bush. She was a retired LPN from Jesse Holman Jones Hospital. Mrs. Carlisle was a member of the Cross Plains Church of Christ. She loved going to yard sales, and in her younger days she enjoyed bowling. At the time of her death, Mrs. Carlisle was the oldest living mother in Cross Plains. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Russell Carlisle, her son: Charles Eddie Carlisle, her daughter: Brenda Joyce Carlisle, and by her siblings: Oliver, Charles W., Odell, and Raymond Bush, Bertha Mae Bush, Pauline Bush Clinard, and Louise Bush White.

Mrs. Carlisle is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Billy Wayne and Amy Carlisle of West Monroe, LA, Terry Dale Carlisle of Cross Plains, Jerry Gale and Earlene Carlisle of Greenbrier, 19 grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren.

Obituary for Christine Lassiter

Christine Lassiter, 98, of Springfield, died Thursday August 18, 2016 at her home. Graveside services were conducted Friday August 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the Springfield Memorial Gardens. There was no visitation prior to the graveside service.

Mrs. Lassiter was born February 10, 1918 in Cheatham County to the late Matthew D. and Nannie Pauline Sanders Duke. She was a homemaker and a member of the Springfield Kingdom Hall. Mrs. Lassiter enjoyed quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Fred Franklin Lassiter, and by her son: Charles Lassiter. Mrs. Lassiter is survived by her son: Darrell Lassiter of Springfield, daughter: Emily Sue Walling of Louisville, daughter-in-law: Linda Lassiter of Springfield, ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Robertson County Funeral Home

Obituary for Rita Moskovitz

Rita Moskovitz of Springfield, TN, 82 years old, passed away Wednesday night surrounded by family and her many friends.

She was a beloved teacher, special education pioneer and mentor to many.

Mrs. Rita, as her peers and students knew her, started in the teaching profession when special needs students were not yet part of the mainstream school system. She eventually earned her undergraduate and Master’s degree at the University of Tennessee, while teaching and raising her family. She became a leader and advocate for special education advances in Tennessee. She taught special education in Greenbrier High School for over 30 years and was also a Sunday School teacher at West End Synagogue.

Her most cherished accomplishments she always said were the multitude of students, teaching assistants and future teachers that she helped reach their full potential. The entourage of friends, students and associates who rushed to the hospital to say their goodbyes in her final hours was a testament to the impact she had on so many lives. And nothing gave her greater pleasure in her life than that brought to her by her three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Herb. She is survived by her children Scott (Cindy) and Staci Joyce (Tim), her grandchildren Andrew (fiancé Erin McCafferty), Lauren Moskovitz and Hadli Joyce, and her sister Betty Lou Weiss (Walter).

A graveside service was held at Congregation Micah on Friday, August 19th at 10:00 am, followed by a reception in the Social Hall. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy and Wanda Mason, Philip and Rosio Mason, Clint and Nicole Mason, Rebekah and John Borthick, Carol and Randy Williamson, Mike Kavanaugh, Kenneth and Linda Cherry, Debbie Hollingsworth, Denise and Al Adcock, Robin and Ronnie Tate, Joy and Chip Murphy, Janice Sanford, Jennifer Jackson, Teresa Humphrey, her “Friday Night Chicks”, and Faye Marks. These friends, along with countless teachers and retired teachers, were her support system and friends throughout her life in Springfield. Funeral arrangements by Robertson County Funeral Home

Her final wish was that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either, The Robertson County Senior Center, 615 S. Locust Street, or CASA of Robertson County, P.O. Box 967, both in Springfield, TN, 37172, where she had been very involved over the years.

Obituary for James Graham McDougal

James Graham McDougal, 89, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday August 15, 2016. He was born September 15, 1926 in Davidson County to the late William Robinson and Laura Graham McDougal. Mr. McDougal was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in WWII. He was a Fireman 1st Class and served on the USS LST522, and the USS Tortuga. He retired as a supervisor with the Nashville Post Office, with over 30 years of service, and was a member of the Hendersonville Church of Christ.

Mr. McDougal was a man with a compassionate heart. He was always giving and loved to help anyone. He enjoyed giving 2 dollar bills to children and to waiters at restaurants. He loved to debate politics and the pronunciation of words. If you asked him how he was doing, the answer you might receive would probably be “charming, handsome, witty, intelligent, and blessed”. If you asked him if he needed anything, the definite answer he would give you would be “since you mentioned it, a million dollars”. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, photography, writing poetry and short stories, writing Letters to the Editor, leatherworking, magic tricks, archery, guns, and knives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Burnett McDougal, who died in January of this year, by his brother: William R. “Billy” McDougal, and by his sister: Jean McDougal. Mr. McDougal is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: John and Shirley McDougal, Sr., of Greenbrier, by his daughter and son-in-law: Patricia and Jeff Borsini of Cleveland, OH, brother and sister-in-law: Larry and Nancy McDougal of Nashville, sister and brother-in-law: Ann and Bruce Gillespie of Arizona, sister-in-law: Bonnie McDougal, grandchildren: John L. (Shannon) McDougal, Jr., Carie (Abraham) Chavez, Philip Jason (Tina) McDougal, Christina (Kelsey) Hendricks, Michael Borsini, great grandchildren: Joshua Chavez, John McDougal III, Georgia Bean, Judah Chavez, Abigail Chavez, Kira McDougal, Logan Chavez, Dylan Chavez.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday August 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Hendersonville Church of Christ with Brother Bill Ruhl officiating. The family received friends on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the Hendersonville Church of Christ. Interment followed on Friday August 19th at 10:00 a.m. in the Spring Hill Cemetery on Gallatin Road in Nashville with John McDougal, Jr., John McDougal, III, Eugene Wright, Buddy Traughber, Jason McDougal, and Jeff Borsini serving as pallbearers. Funeral arrangements by Robertson County Funeral Home

The family request that memorial contributions be made to the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Donations may be sent c/o Robertson County Funeral Home 2201 Memorial Blvd. Springfield, TN 37172.

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Obituary for Janie M Vanatta

Age 81 of White House passed away August 19, 2016 at her home. She was born July 13, 1935 in Sumner County, TN to Mark G. & Doni Ethel Key Isabell. She worked as a souvenir shop sales clerk and homemaker before her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Carl Cawthon & J.D. Vanatta; sons, Robert Carl “Shorty” Cawthon and Timmy Lee Cawthon; daughter, Sheila Budd; sisters, Margie Potts, Dixie Isabell and Beatrice Jones.

She is survived by son, Larry “Chubby” (Donna) Cawthon, White House, TN; daughters, Teresa Kimble, Cross Plains, TN, Monesa Draper, Springfield, TN and Vicky (Billy) Wilmore, White House, TN; brother, Harold (Amelia) Isabell, Springfield, TN; sister, Barbara Dickens, Greenbrier, TN; 5 half sisters and 1 half brother; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 12 noon in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Rev. Todd Bush officiating. Interment will follow in Cawthon Cemetery in White House, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Monday, August 22, 2016 2-4 & 6-8 pm and Tuesday, August 23, 2016 10am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Remains rest at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN.

Obituary for Anna Maxine Baker

Age 85 of White House passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at White House Health Care & Rehab. Mrs. Baker was born October 30, 1930 in Davidson County, Tennessee. She was employed with Metro Schools in Food Service for many years before her retirement. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and camping with her husband and friends, cooking and doing arts and crafts. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Riley and Mary Frances Bradley Pickle. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert L. Baker, White House, TN; sons, Ronnie (Karen) Baker, White House, TN and Randy (Teresa) Baker, Cottontown, TN; daughter, Patsy (Ronnie) Norris, White House, TN; 4 grandchildren, Samantha, Stacy, Jennifer and Todd; 4 great-grandchildren, Dawson, Isabella, Karter and Kaitlyn.

Funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Chaplain Russell Bracey and Chaplain Lynn Markham officiating. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with Todd Norris, Chris Pate, Chris Ford, Tyler Culbreath, Larry Moyers and Ronnie Norris serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held Friday, August 19, 2016 4-8pm, Saturday, August 20, 2016 2-8pm and Sunday, August 21, 2016 12-12pm at the funeral home. Remains rest at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN.

Obituary for Thomas Carroll

Thomas Monroe Carroll, age 96, of Springfield, entered into everlasting life on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 3pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Daniel Dennis officiating. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery with Jackie Webster, Charles Webster, Johnson Privett, Max Waldrop, Kyle Tate and Chad Tate serving as pallbearers. Brother Jake Townsend officiated the internment. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 Noon until the hour of service at 3pm.

Mr. Carroll was born May 10, 1920 in Robertson County to the late Tom York and Floyd Roe Carroll. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a member of Oakland Baptist Church having given his life to Jesus in the fall of 1940. He was a furniture maker for Davis Cabinet Company until 1990 and painted with his best friend, James Bradford, until retiring in 1998.

In addition to his parents Mr. Carroll is preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne Carroll; brothers, Allie Carroll, Carney Carroll, Rayburn Carroll, Herbert Carroll and James Carroll; sisters, Alma Brown, Ana Bell West, Evelyn Waggner, Lorene Ellis and Annie Laura Carroll; and his granddaughter, Robin Cohea.

Mr. Carroll is survived by his wife of 75 years, Geneva Webster Carroll; daughters, Robbie Jean Sanford of Lebanon, Paulette Lewis of Nashville and Megan (Jake) Townsend of Springfield; grandchildren, Jerry Cohea, Jr., Debbie Frazier, Terry Cohea and April Cohea; 8 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.

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Obituary for Dr. Louis Sparkman Graham III

Dr. Louis Graham, age 69, of Hendersonville, TN passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He is Proceeded in death by his mother: Madelyn Graham; Brother and Sister-in-law: Dr. Steven & Norma Graham. He is survived by his wife: Andrea Graham; Daughters: Jennifer Graham, Ashley Warren, Brittany Gingras, and Brooke Baker; Grandchildren: Nicholas Graham, Gavin & Graham Warren, Phoenix Gingras, and Brileigh Baker; Several Nieces & Nephews.

He was a long time veterinarian in Hendersonville, TN.

A Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 27,2016 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville from 12;00 p.m. until 4;00 p.m.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary for Patty Ryder

Patricia “Patty” Ann Ryder, age 65, of Pleasant View, died Sunday, August, 14, 2016 at her home.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Ryder was born in Bradley County, Tennessee to the late Fritz and Shirley Hicks.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Shane. She is survived by her husband, William Ryder; daughter, Ashley Patton of Goodlettsville; step-son, William J. Ryder of Union City, TN; 2 step-daughters, Rebbeca Clemons of Nashville, Elizabeth Sykes of Nolensville; brother, Victor Hicks of Cleveland, TN, and 6 grandchildren.

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

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RC Fair Kicks Off August 22 (FULL SCHEDULE)

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SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The 149th Annual Robertson County Fair Kicks off Monday August 22. The Fair Board members have worked hard over the last year to make many changes and improvements to the fairgrounds and the fair itself.

The Robertson County Fair Association is a non-profit organization that is completely self-supporting and is run solely by volunteers. The fair does not receive any public money or government appropriations of any kind.

Since its establishment in 1938, the Robertson County Fair Association has celebrated all things Robertson County by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. As a non-profit organization, the Fair Association serves as an advocate for the community through its commitment to preserving the fairgrounds, continuing our annual county fair, as well as providing a variety of entertainment and programs through our many other events.

On that note, they would like to remind everyone that the Robertson County Fair is not just the carnival rides. The Robertson County Fair is everything including the carnival. It’s the arena events, the entertainment at the stage, all the entries from locals (i.e. Baking, crafts, art, photography, canning, tobacco, etc…). It’s about our community coming together. It’s about the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA kids being proud of the work they have done and showcasing the items and animals they have worked hard at creating or raising. So please stop in the Main Exhibit Building and check out all their hard work, they would really appreciate it.

WEEK AT A GLANCE:

• Gate Opens 6 P.M. Monday, Aug. 22
• Gate Opens 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 23 – Friday August 26
• Gate Opens 3:00 P.M. Sat., Aug. 27
• Monday – Thursday $12 Gate (all Ages) covers Fair and Carnival Rides
• Carnival Rides will begin operating 30 minutes after Gate Opening Times

• Monday – Thursday – Senior Citizen Nights (ages 60 and Over)- Bring Item for BackPack Attack Program for FREE Admission. DOES NOT include Carnival Rides. Click here for list of Preferred Items.

• Friday Night MIDNIGHT MADNESS: 9:30 P.M. – Midnight, FREE GATE ADMISSION, $20 Armband for Rides.

• Friday and Saturday – Adults $10, Students $5 (Students are through High School age only) DOES NOT include Carnival Rides

• Saturday Armband Special for Rides – 3 P.M. til 7 P.M. – $12 plus Regular Gate Admission

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SUNDAY AUGUST 21:
2:00 – 5:00 PM – All exhibit entries must be in building (except Flower and Baking Departments)

MONDAY AUGUST 22 – $12 Pay OneWay

EVENTS CONTINUED:
7:00 PM Pedal Pull – Arena
7:00 PM Springfield Guitar – Century Stage
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TUESDAY AUGUST 23 – $12.00 Pay OneWay

2:00 PM Open Baking
5:00 PM Clover Style Show/Fun with Fashions
6:00 PM Antique Tractor Pull – Arena
7:00 PM Dairy Show – Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM Strung Together, Jamie Herndon & Friends

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24 – $12.00 Pay OneWay
7:00 PM Beef Show – Livestock Pavilion
7:30 PM Praise & Worship Night – Arena

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THURSDAY AUGUST 25 – $12.00 Pay OneWay
7:00 PM Mini Rod Pull – Arena
7:00 PM David & Little Ricky – Century Stage

*FRIDAY AUGUST 26 – $10.00 Adults $5.00 Students
6:00 PM Sheep Show – Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM 4X4 Street Legal Truck Pull – Arena
7:00 PM Sideshow Bennie – Century Stage
9:30 PM-Midnight Midnight Madness – $20 Arm Band – Free Gate Admission*

*SATURDAY AUGUST 27 – $10.00 Adults $5.00 Students (3-7pm Armband Special)
9:00 AM 4-H Pullet Sale – Livestock Pavilion
10:00 AM Pet Show – Livestock Pavilion
3:00 PM Goat Show – Livestock Pavilion
4:00 PM 4-H Share The Fun Talent Show – Century Stage

7:00 PM Demolition Derby – Arena

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7:00 PM The Saturns – Century Stage

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2:00 – 4:00 PM Remove exhibit entries from building and collect premiums
*Students are through High School age only. DOES NOT include carnival rides.
**Includes Carnival Rides
***Nemesis 360 will require 2 tickets in addition to the armband***

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Here’s another fun ride coming this year. Leave all hope behind as you ride “The Voodoo Experience.”

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One Down One To Go In Springfield Attempted Murder Case

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A Springfield man, wanted for attempted 1st Degree Murder, turned himself into the Robertson County Detention facility yesterday. Now authorities are focusing their efforts on locating a second man they say also took part in the shooting.

Shaquille Dunn, 26, of Springfield was wanted in connection with a July 2 double shooting on 15th Ave West at Bessie Street. Dunn is now in police custody after turning himself in yesterday and will be questioned by detectives sometime today. Police allege that Dunn and another Springfield man, Mantorvis Young, 23, also from Springfield, shot at two men in a vehicle from two different positions. Both victims were hit by gunfire.

The incident started back on July 2 when two men showed up at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield seeking medical treatment for gunshot wounds. One of the men had been shot in the neck and the other in the leg, according to Springfield Police.

Springfield police told Smokey Barn News that they believe the shooting took place at the intersection of Bessie St and 15th Ave. MAP

Police say that a home adjacent to where the shooting took place was hit by several rounds of gunfire. An elderly woman that resides at the home was inside at the time of the shooting but she was not hit by gunfire.

According to Springfield Police, the two victims, both males from Springfield, were inside a vehicle at the time of the shooting. The victim that was shot in the neck was transported via ground to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville for further treatment. The other victim, shot in the left thigh, was transported to NorthCrest Medical Center where he was treated and released.

Springfield Police are pursuing leads and believe that they are closing in on Young, according to Det. Charles Consiglio with the Springfield Police Department. Police say that if you see this man, he is considered armed and dangerous, do not approach him, call police.

Young is wanted for three counts of aggravated assault, felony possession of a gun. Young is also wanted by the Tennessee Department of Corrections for a felony parole violation for a prior robbery charge.

Det. Consiglio has a message for Young; “All you are doing is prolonging the inevitable, you can run and run and run but this isn’t going anywhere. You might as well face it, get it behind you and move on, the warrants aren’t going away.”

If you know the whereabouts of Mantorvis Young  please contact Crimestoppers @ 615-382- 3799 or Det. Charles Consiglio with the Springfield Police Department @ 615-384- 842.

Earlier Reports:

Springfield Police: Have You Seen These Men?

Two Arrested In Springfield After Search Warrant Turns Up Guns And Drugs (VIDEO)

Suspects Indicted In Shawnise Leavell Murder Case

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Jamie Kopulos Of Greenbrier Found Dead In Madison

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) Long time Greenbrier resident, Jamie Kopulos has died, she was 26.

Kopulos’ body was found Monday night in a ditch located on Hudson Road near Pineywood Acres Drive in Madison Tennessee. MAP  Kopulos had not been seen since the night of Aug. 16 after leaving work at Steak ‘n Shake on Myatt Drive. The Steak ‘n Shake sits just over six miles from where her body was found. (Distance MAP) Kopulos was most recently living with her grandmother in Madison.

Police said an autopsy did not show any signs of trauma related to foul play and as of Thursday afternoon Kopulos’ cause of death remains unknown.

Detectives are trying to retrace Kopulos steps after she left work on the 16th. On Wednesday police released photos of two men (pictured left) that witnesses say she left with on the 16th.

According to our news partners at WSMV News 4, since the release of the photos, the man on the left has come forward and provided more clues but police are still eager to hear from anyone with information about Kopulos’ whereabouts after 9 p.m. on Aug. 16. Madison Precinct Investigators can be reached at 615-880-3311.

Smokey Barn News first spoke to Jamie’s mother, Lisa Kopulos, on Tuesday morning shortly after she heard that a body had been discovered just a few miles from where Jamie worked. She was waiting for fingerprint results to find out if it was Jamie. Family and friends were devastated when they learned that it was indeed Jamie.

According to her mother, Jamie was born in Springfield at the Jesse Holman Jones hospital and attended Greenbrier schools.

“Jamie Ann was a loving daughter and devoted loving mother of her four children, ages 4 to 8. She was so full of love to her family and friends. Her light shined so brightly to those who knew her, everyone fell in love with Jamie.

“Jamie will be deeply missed beyond all comprehension. She is now with her big brother Jimmy Kopulos who recently left us last November. Despite her struggles, Jamie was so much more than her past mistakes and she now served God daily.

“I believe everyone would agree that there’s nothing she wouldn’t graciously do for family, friends, or any persons in need. We know she’s in a better place in the arms of our loving heavenly Father.

Rest in peace our beautiful loving daughter and Beautiful soul… To the moon and back …..always Love….We love you.. We miss you .. Until we meet again … Love ya …..See ya….Bye!!!”

“This tragedy was so, far-unforeseen… Jamie worked for Steak n shake and did not have life insurance. We as parents are still struggling with the tragic loss of our oldest son and now the devastating loss of our oldest daughter. Thank YOU in advance.  Any donation for Jamie Ann’s burial (big or small) is greatly appreciated.”  Lisa Kopulos (Mother)

Donations can be made at any Austin & Bell Funeral Home,  or a Go-Fund-Me-Page has been set up by Austin & Bell CLICK HERE TO DONATE.

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RC Fair Tonight: Midnight Madness & 4X4 Street Legal Truck Pull

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Along with a host of amazing rides, art and entertainment, tonight is also the Street Truck Pull and according to the Street Truck Pull Director Eric Pulley, “It’s going to be the best one ever!”

Below is everything you need to know about all the fun events and pricing for tonight and Saturday.

Carnival provided by Kissel Entertainment!

NOTE: Nemesis 360 will require 2 tickets in addition to the armband

• Friday Night Aug. 26: MIDNIGHT MADNESS: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Students. (DOES NOT include Carnival Rides)

6:00 PM Sheep Show – Livestock Pavilion
7:00 PM 4X4 Street Legal Truck Pull – Arena
7:00 PM Sideshow Bennie – Century Stage
STARTING AT 9:30 PM– Midnight Midnight Madness – $20 Arm Band – Free Gate Admission*

Friday and Saturday night its UNDER AGE 5 IS FREE

• Saturday Armband Special for Rides – 3 P.M. til 7 P.M. – $12 plus Regular Gate Admission.

9:00 AM 4-H Pullet Sale – Livestock Pavilion
10:00 AM Pet Show – Livestock Pavilion
3:00 PM Goat Show – Livestock Pavilion
4:00 PM 4-H Share The Fun Talent Show – Century Stage

7:00 PM Demolition Derby – Arena (See Derby Guidelines Below)
Stock Show Rules
Mini Car Rules

7:00 PM The Saturns – Century Stage

Here’s another fun ride coming this year. Leave all hope behind as you ride “The Voodoo Experience.”

Special Events: 4X4 Street Legal Truck Pull

Friday, August 26, 2016 7:00P.M.
Location: Arena
Questions contact: Eric Pulley 615-394-7318
Sign-ups begin @ 5:00pm

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 participant 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:
Stock Gas

• 6,500 lb. gas
• 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.

 6,000 lb Pro Street

Stock Diesel

• 8,500 lb diesel
• This must be a completely Stock Truck!
• No programmers or chips allowed
• Must have stock exhaust and intake
• Must have a stock Turbo
• Must have at least 1″ on travel in the rear
• No water injection
• Receiver 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

Open Gas & Open Diesel

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Jamie Kopulos Death Ruled Homicide (Suspects Identified)

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)  Jamie Kopulos, 26, of Greenbrier, was found dead in a ditch earlier this week in Madison (original story) and police have been working ever since to figure out how Kopulos body got there and if foul play was involved. Now police believe they have pieced together what happened to Kopulos and they are officially calling her death a homicide.

Kopulos’ body was found Monday night in a ditch located on Hudson Road near Pineywood Acres Drive in Madison Tennessee. MAP  Kopulos had not been seen since the night of Aug. 16 after leaving work at Steak ‘n Shake on Myatt Drive. The Steak ‘n Shake sits just over six miles from where her body was found. (Distance MAP) Kopulos was most recently living with her grandmother in Madison.

Mary Young

Now, almost a week after Kopulos’ body was found and 11 days after she went missing, Madison Precinct Detectives have charged Mary V. Young, 35, with criminal homicide and evidence tampering in connection with the death of Kopulos. Young was taken into custody Friday night. In addition, police say Maurice Boyd, 41 (who police allege was with Young the night Kopulos disappeared) will face the same charges. Boyd is still at large.

The decomposing body of Kopulos was discovered Monday evening in a ditch on Hudson Road near Pineywood Acres Drive. Her family reported her missing the same day.

An investigation by Detective Garrett Kidd shows that Kopulos wound up with Young and Boyd at a Madison motel room where police allege that Kopulos passed out after overdosing on heroin and Xanax, according to a release from Metro Nashville Police.

Police allege that Young and Boyd then carried Kopulos (likely still alive) from the room in a plastic storage tote and placed her into Young’s car. Police allege that Young and Boyd drove Kopulos to the area of Hudson Road and Pineywood Acres Drive and dumped Kopulos into the ditch.

Maurice Boyd

Our news partner WSMV News 4 is reporting that Young told police that she met Kopulos at a motel in Madison. News 4 reports that Young told police that Kopulos overdosed after buying Xanax and heroin. Young says she and two other suspects started to panic. According to News 4, Young told police that they took Kopulos out of the motel in a plastic tub while she was still breathing, and dumped her in a ditch near Piney Acres Drive and Neely’s Bend Rd. hoping her body wouldn’t be found.

According to Madison Police, during an interview, Young acknowledged that they threw Kopulos’ cell phone and other belongings from the car after leaving her in the ditch.

Young is being held in lieu of $400,000 bond. Maurice Boyd is still at large. Anyone seeing Boyd or knowing his whereabouts is urged to contact the Emergency Communications Center at 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

Smokey Barn News first spoke to Jamie’s mother, Lisa Kopulos, on Tuesday morning shortly after she heard that a body had been discovered just a few miles from where Jamie worked. She was waiting for fingerprint results to find out if it was Jamie. Family and friends were devastated when they learned that it was indeed Jamie.

According to her mother, Jamie was born in Springfield at the Jesse Holman Jones hospital and attended Greenbrier schools.

“Jamie Ann was a loving daughter and devoted loving mother of her four children, ages 4 to 8. She was so full of love to her family and friends. Her light shined so brightly to those who knew her, everyone fell in love with Jamie.

“Jamie will be deeply missed beyond all comprehension. She is now with her big brother Jimmy Kopulos who recently left us last November. Despite her struggles, Jamie was so much more than her past mistakes and she now served God daily.

“I believe everyone would agree that there’s nothing she wouldn’t graciously do for family, friends, or any persons in need. We know she’s in a better place in the arms of our loving heavenly Father.

“Rest in peace our beautiful loving daughter and Beautiful soul… To the moon and back …..always Love….We love you.. We miss you .. Until we meet again … Love ya …..See ya….Bye!!!”

“This tragedy was so, far-unforeseen… Jamie worked for Steak n shake and did not have life insurance. We as parents are still struggling with the tragic loss of our oldest son and now the devastating loss of our oldest daughter. Thank YOU in advance.  Any donation for Jamie Ann’s burial (big or small) is greatly appreciated.”  Lisa Kopulos (Mother)

Donations can be made at any Austin & Bell Funeral Home,  or a Go-Fund-Me-Page has been set up by Austin & Bell CLICK HERE TO DONATE.

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Welfare Check BOLO Issued For Missing Springfield Woman

UPDATE (SILVER ALERT) Issued

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On Friday around 4:30 p.m. Judy Lee Delair, 61, D.O.B. 01/14/1956, W/F 5’ 02’’ 160lb, left on foot from her home in Springfield. Her family has not seen her since.

Springfield Police were notified and have issue a welfare check bolo.

UPDATE: Police have now taken an official missing persons report and have issued a (SILVER ALERT) for Delair.

Delair departed from Corbitt Lane in Springfield MAP and then was later seen near Memorial Blvd and 5th Ave on Saturday around 1100a.m.. MAP. According to her family, she left without her medicine or even her cell phone. The photo of her with the backpack was taken just as she left but due to children in the home at the time, she could not be followed. The family told Smokey Barn News that all she took with her was her purse and an extra pair of pants.

“Her medicine is important, she can’t last long without it,” her daughter Brandi Lyston said. “We would just like to know she’s OK.”

Her family said that as she left she made a comment about not wanting to be a burden anymore.

Springfield Police have been searching for several hours and will continue to investigate but with no cell phone or credit cards to acquire a location, the process will take time.

Delair has been entered into NCIC. Anyone with information concerning Delair’s location notify Det. Charles Consiglio at 615-384- 4911

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Greenbrier Man Arrested After Fleeing Police/Crashing Into His Home

GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A Greenbrier man is in custody Saturday evening after police say he fled in his work truck, crashed into his home and attempted to flee on foot.

A Greenbrier Police officer, on routine patrol, was traveling South On Old Greenbrier Pike just after 7:p.m. when he spotted a pickup truck traveling North at a high rate of speed, according to Greenbrier police Lt. Todd Dorris with the Greenbrier Police Department.

According to Dorris, as Greenbrier Police officer Daniel Consiglio attempted to turn around to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, even before Consiglio activated his lights.

Officer Consiglio lost sight of the vehicle until reaching the intersection of East South Street and Old Greenbrier Pike when he spotted the vehicle which had crashed into a home located on the corner and was on fire. The vehicle also struck a fire hydrant. MAP

Lt. Dorris told Smokey Barn News that the driver, Robert A. Brown, 45, of Greenbrier, took off running but was apprehend about 30 feet from the truck in the yard of the home of the accident.

Brown was taken into custody under suspicion of DUI and may face charges relating to leaving the scene of an accident and evading, Dorris said.

The home where the accident took place is currently being rented by Brown. The pickup truck is owned by Jeff DeLong Repair Service, an appliance repair company owned by Greenbrier Alderman Jeff DeLong.

Brown was transported to NorthCrest Medical Center with minor injuries and then transported to the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield.

As far as damage to the home, the pickup impacted the home reinforced brick porch so there was minimal damage to the home. DeLong arrived at the scene to collect what was left of his pickup truck, which will most likely be a total loss.

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In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week August 28, 2016

ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)

Obituary for Cindy Corbin Cothern

Cindy Corbin Cothern, age 56 of Cedar Hill, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Hickman County. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with Michael Corbin, Christopher Corbin, Nicholas Corbin, Jeff Frazier, Tom Cothern, and Brian Ignatz serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be John Sloan, Maxie Sloan, and Gary Sloan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 3 until8 PM and Wednesday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Mrs. Cothern was born September 2, 1959 in Robertson County to Betty Evans Corbin and the late Porte Wade Corbin, Jr. She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church where she was active with the Celebrate Recovery Program. She worked as New Student Coordinator at Spartan College of Aeronautics.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip Cothern of Cedar Hill; daughters, Callie Cothern of Cedar Hill and Meg Cothern of Nashville; mother, Betty Corbin of Cedar Hill; brothers, Tim Corbin and wife Lisa of Cedar Hill and Allan Corbin and wife Wanda of White House; sister, Connie Corbin of Cedar Hill; and in-laws, Libby and Garnett Cothern of Hendersonville.

Obituary for Richard Lloye Jones

Richard Lloye Jones, age 79 of Springfield, TN, died Saturday August 27, 2016 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm in Elmwood Cemetery on Monday August 29, 2016. Joshua Jones, James Jones Sr., Jessie Biggs, Mark Woods, Michael Woods, and James Jones Jr. will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the Robertson County Funeral Home on Monday from 11 am until 1:30 pm.
Mr. Jones was born January 2, 1937 in Pennsylvania to the late George Gasper Jones and Savannah Mixter Jones. His brothers, George C., Thomas, Eugene, and Sam Jones and sisters, Naomi Jones and Elizabeth Jones also preceded him in death. He was of the Nazarene faith and was a retired steel worker.

Surviving Mr. Jones are his wife, Sharon Louise Jones of Springfield; sons and daughter-in-law, James E. and Peggy Jones of Springfield and Richard Jones Jr, of Texas; daughters and son-in-law, Vicky Lynn Roksandich of PA and Beverly Jane and Tom Debra of PA; brothers, Howard Jones of Ohio, Donald Jones of PA, and Glen Jones of PA; sisters, Edith Placek of PA, and Margaret Jones of Nashville, TN; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Joe Tate

Billy Joe Tate, age 79 of Springfield, TN died Thursday August 25, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Memorial Services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday August 30, 2016 in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Woodard officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Monty Stewart, Charles Watts, Henry Dean, Randy Wix, Ken Petty, Darrell Lassiter, Dr. Matt Browning, Jim Woodard, and the Robertson County Fair Board.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 am until the hour of service at 1 pm.

Mr. Tate was born August 9, 1937 in Franklin, KY to the late Robert Lee Tate Jr. and Mary Catherine Neely Tate. His wife Rita Fisher Tate and brothers, Larry Tate and Bob Tate also preceded him in death. Joe worked for many years at the Robertson Co. Farmers Co-op and owned and operated F and F Implement and Auto Sales with his son Brent. He was a member of the Robertson County Fair Board for over 40 years. In his spare time Joe loved to be on his boat.

Surviving him are his son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Cynthia Tate of Springfield; grandchildren, Jodie (Josh) Reynolds and Jason Bolen; great grandchildren, Hayden and Barrett Reynolds, Brandon, Ashton and Carson Bolen; brother, Gerald “Tater” Tate of Springfield, and sister, Carol Ann Sletto of Springfield.

The family request that if so desired memorial donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the American Cancer Society. All donations may be sent care of the Robertson County Funeral Home.

Robertson County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Johnnie Ward

Johnnie Ward, 79, of Madison, died Monday August 22, 2016 at Skyline Medical Center. Entombment will be held on Monday August 29th at 2:30 p.m. in The Lexington Cemetery Mausoleum, in Lexington, KY.

Mr. Ward was born October 19, 1936 in Paintsville, KY to the late Walter P. and Lena Mae Ward.

He was a retired ground maintenance worker with Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville.

Mr. Ward enjoyed watching TV, especially Gunsmoke and cowboy movies.

He is survived by his wife: Lee Warner Ward of Madison, and by his siblings: Billy Ward, Emogene Peco, and Linda Ward all of Ohio.

Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Evan Hooper Nichols

Evan Hooper Nichols, age 79 of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon.

Obituary for David Phillips

David Truman Phillips, age 67, of Pleasant View, died Thursday, August 25th, 2016 at his home. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 11 o’clock am in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Dr. Wade Scholes and Randy Hester officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant View United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bubba Jennings, D.J. Walker, Cody Phillips, Cory Page, and his 4 sons serving as pallbearers.

The family received friends on Friday from 4-8:00PM and again on Saturday from 9AM till the hour of service, all at the funeral home.

Mr. Phillips was born November 17, 1948 in Cheatham County, Tennessee to the late Frazier and Beatrice Joiner Phillips. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War and was a retired Supervisor with State Industries where he worked for 30 years. After retiring from State Industries he began P & P Lawn Care & Landscaping.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Beaulah Spicer, June McCoy; brothers, Ray Phillips, F.C. Phillips, & Bobby Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Phillips; sons, Scott (Sandra) Phillips of Pleasant View, Jeremy (Amber) Phillips of Pleasant View, Jared Phillips of Pleasant View, Reed (Kristen) Williams of Ashland City; daughter, Rachel Phillips of Pleasant View, Jackie (Bubba) Jennings of Pleasant View; sisters, Linda Sue (Carl) Sikes of Dover, TN, Carolyn (Terry) Bunn of Pleasant View; grandchildren, Kristen, Allison, Derek, Cody, Kyla, Alexis, Brayden, Colton Phillips, Caitlin & Mallory Jennings; great grandchildren, Waylon, Natalee, Kinsley, Avery, Hadley Phillips, Connor & Kenna Page & Tanner James David O’Brien; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Willie Ann Moulton.

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

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Obituary for Margaret Redferrin

Margaret Ann Gregory Redferrin, age 75, of White House, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Oak Hill Senior Living Center in Portland. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 3pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Brother Daniel Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cross Plains Cemetery with Tyler Faith, Devin Wright, Jason Gregory, Jody McDowell, Derek Gregory and Mike Webb serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 4-8pm and again on Sunday from 1pm until the hour of service at 3pm.

Mrs. Redferrin was born March 11, 1941 in Portland to the late Maynard and Ethel Clendening Gregory. She worked as a Claims Adjuster for CNA and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Redferring is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Earl Redferrin and her daughter, Tina Groves. Mrs. Redferrin is survived by her son, Shannon (Lorie) Groves of White House; daughter, Kelly (James) Redferrin Fox of Portland; brothers, Roy Gregory and Jerry (Glenda) Gregory, both of White House; sisters, Joyce (Rick) Warren of White House and Diane (Jim) Kirk of Portland; grandchildren, Tyler Faith, Alicia Faith, Devin Wright and Megan Groves; and great-grandchild, Dawson Vance.

Mrs. Redferrin’s family would like to say a special “Thank You” to the staff of Oak Hill Senior Living for their devotion and loving care of Mrs. Redferrin.

The family also requests memorial contributions be made to the Pat Summitt Foundation. Any donations may be sent in c/o Austin &Bell.

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

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Obituary for James Dero Wills

James Dero Wills 82 of Cross Plains, TN passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Alive Hospice – Skyline Campus. Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier is in charge of arrangements.

The family received friends 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 26, 2016 and 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. The funeral service was held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the funeral home.

Mr. Wills was born on December 4, 1933 in Nashville, TN to the late James Alfred and Virginia Burton Wills. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Fay Smith Wills.

He was a veteran of the US Navy, owned and operated a commercial & residential waste control service before retirement and a graduate of Isacc Litton High School. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by son, James Andrew Wills of Nashville; daughters, Mary Jane (Kenneth) Midgett of Goodlettsville, Lynn Wills (Elvin Williams) of Dickson; brother, Roger (Joy) Wills of Gallatin; sister, JoAnn Wills of Madison; grandchildren, Johnny Bolstad, Nicole Harrod, Kaci Midgett, Skyler Kimble; great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Aliza, Gavin, Braxton, J’anna, Trenden, Jax, Braden, Nicolas, McKenley, Savannah and Saddie Mae.

Online condolences may be made to www.austinandbell.com

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Obituary for Tom McCarty

Thomas “Tom” Joseph McCarty, age 62, of Cedar Hill, died Wednesday, August 24th, 2016 at Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield.

Memorial service date is pending.

Mr. McCarty was born, September 6, 1953, in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Albert and Laura Howard McCarty. He was a retired Materials Manager at Johnson Electric and an Elder at Stroudsville Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Vicky McCarty; son, Shaun McCarty of Pleasant View; daughters, Sara (Elijah) Reed of Bossier City, LA, Julie (Matt) Langfield of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Ronald (Shirley) McCarty of Independence, MO; sister, Linda Paxton of Grant’s Pass, OR; and 6 grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stroudsville Church of Christ. All donations may be sent in care of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View.

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

Obituary for Mr. Brian Allen Uhl

Mr. Brian Uhl, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Holder and stepfather Mike Holder. He is Survived by his wife, Cindy Ulh; Brother, Michael (Kim) Holder; sister, Lisa Uhl; father, Albert Uhl; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. A Visitation was held Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 1-2 PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville with a 2 PM Celebration of Life Memorial followed.

A tribute below was written by Jim Myers, Food Columnist with the Tennessean:
Longtime Nashville chef Brian Uhl, who bridged the old worlds of continental-style fine dining with new eclecticism died Monday night, his wife Cindy Uhl confirmed. He was 51.

Most recently, Uhl served as restaurateur Randy Rayburn’s culinary right hand as executive chef at Midtown Cafe as well as executive chef and partner at Cabana. Previous to that, he worked at the helm of Rayburn’s famed Sunset Grill from 2000 until 2005 when they opened Cabana together with Craig Clifft.

“Our Cabana and Midtown families are deeply saddened by the passing for our friend, Brian. His passion for his craft and excellent mentorship of young chefs inspired so many of us here and throughout the Nashville culinary community. Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are with his family as we mourn this great loss,” said Clifft through a released statement.

During Uhl’s tenure as chef de cuisine at the legendary Wild Boar, he became the first Nashville chef invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York, back when invitations were highly coveted and hard to come by.

He employed his knowledge of wild game and the framework of European technique he learned from such notable chefs Sigi Eisenberg, Thomas Keller, Jean-Louis Palladin and Boris Keller, and pulled them in the modern age of cooking. In Nashville, he also cooked at F. Scott’s, the Opryland and Stouffer Hotels.
Over the years Uhl’s work has been featured in the pages Bon Appétit, The New York Times, GQ as well as USA Today. He was also a gracious and popular ambassador for Nashville and the Tennessee Titans during the years he represented the team at the Taste of the NFL leading up to the Super Bowl.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Brian Uhl Culinary Scholarship at Nashville State Community College, which was established earlier this year to honor his contributions the culinary community.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary for Mrs. Betty Ann DeGuira

Mrs. Betty DeGuira, aged 85, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, August 22,2016.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Paul DeGuira & her sister, Jean. She is survived by her daughters: Judy Snyder, Linda Kelly, Glenda Smith; sons: Mike DeGuira, Patrick DeGuira; step sons: Bill DeGuira & Paul DeGuira. She will be loved and missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

A Visitation was held Friday, August 26 from 2-4PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A Celebration of Life Memorial followed on Friday, August 26 at 4PM, here at Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary for Jamie Ann Kopulos

Jamie Ann Kopulos, age 26 of Madison, TN passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 in Madison, TN.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier Chapel. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home.

Jamie was born in Springfield on July 23, 1990 to James McCoy Kopulos, Sr and Lisa Diane Searcy Kopulos.

She was a waitress at Steak’n Shake.

She is survived by her parents, James McCoy Kopulos, Sr and Lisa Diane Serarcy Kopulos; children, Brianna Denney, Austin Denney, Alaina Marie Kopulos, Brenden Lee Kopulos; brother, Jason Allen Kopulos; sister, Julie Grace Kopulos and grandmother, Lois Diane Kopulos.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made online to GO FUND ME. (Jamie Ann Kopulos Funeral Expense).

Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com

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Obituary for Pansy Carlene Estes

Age 76 passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 25, 1940 in Nashville, TN to Robert Joseph & Louise Odom Smith. She and her late husband, Dorris W. Estes, owned and operated Madison Trophy Shop for many years. She was retired from AT&T as a long distance operator and also retired from Nashville Wraps. She was a member of White House General Baptist Church and a volunteer at Hendersonville Hospital. She loved spending time with her family and friends and attending the White House Senior Citizens Center events.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dorris W. Estes; 4 brothers, Robert, Harry, Joe and Raymond; 3 sisters, Lou, Lillian and Georgia. She is survived by her son, Vince (Doris) Estes, Antioch, TN; daughters, Valerie (Mike “Spanky”) Scott, Vivian (Phillip) Toney; both of White House, TN; sister, Doris (Ralph) Baine, Nashville, TN; sister-in-law, Lois Lamb, Millersville, TN; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; special cousins, Jerry and Martha Lane Odom, Seminole, FL. A special thank you to Patsy Adamson and Vicky Strickland and many other friends and family who helped during Carlene’s extended illness.

Funeral service was held Friday, August 26, 2016 at 12 Noon at White House General Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Treadway officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park with Brandon Burton, Wendell Ward, Pat Fannin, Ray Anderson, Billy Conatser, Adam Perry, David Johnson and Jimmy Patterson serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held Thursday, August 25, 2016 2-8pm and Friday, August 26, 2016 10am til service time at the church.

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Obituary for Mary Edna Scott

Mary Edna Scott, age 80, of Cheatham County, TN, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 3pm in the chapel of Martins Chapel Methodist Church in Springfield with Reverend Linda Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Martins Chapel Cemetery with Tim Moulton, Jeff Saxon, John Markham, Andy Coleman, Drew McDonald, Doug DesRuisseaux and Tony Robertson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were all nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 4-8pm and again on Tuesday at the church from 1pm until the hour of service.

Mrs. Scott was born June 14, 1936 in Robertson County to the late Henry and Edna Louise Harper Wilson. She worked in the accounting department at Westburn Plumbing and was a member of the Martins Chapel Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Scott is preceded in death by daughters Janice Scott and Sandy Matthews; brothers, Wesley Wilson, Leon Wilson, Bob Wilson, Gene Wilson and Kenneth Wilson; and sisters, Aline Smith and Lenore Binkley.

Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband, Freddy D. “Hambone” Scott; sons, Terry (Janice) Scott of Springfield, Britt (Rosemary) Scott of Springfield and Johnny (Merilee) Scott of Madison; brothers, John (Christine) Wilson, Randy (Brenda) Wilson and Jeffery Wilson, all of Springfield; sisters, Maxine Wooden of Joelton, Pat Hix of Springfield, Annie B. Hayes of Springfield, Beverly (Joe) Langford of Springfield and Earlene (Bill) Estes of Springfield; grandchildren, Julie (Drew) McDonald, Jessica (Doug) DesRuisseaux, Ashley (Jeff) Saxon and Brittany Woodard; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association in c/o Austin & Bell Funeral Home

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

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Obituary for Frances Mason

Elizabeth Frances Mason, age 92, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at NHC Health Care Springfield. A graveside service was held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Clarksville on Wednesday, August 24 at 11am with Brother Keith Howell officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Dennis Mason Pulley, Will Mason, Travis Mason, Greg Carter, John Barnard and Trey Robinson. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 23 from 5pm-9pm at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mason was born April 15, 1924 in Montgomery County, TN to the late Lawnie and Lillian Keay. She was a homemaker and then later in life worked as a nurse’s aide at Elm Hurst. She was a member of the Coopertown Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death her husband, A.H. Mason; son, Elvis Mason (Alice Faye); and brothers, Nathan and Clayton Keay.
Mrs. Mason is survived by her son, Billy (Linda) Mason of Goodlettsville; daughter, Janet Morgan of Texas; 11 loving grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to the Ladies Bible Class at Coopertown Church of Christ and may be sent in c/o Austin and Bell Funeral Home.

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

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Three Hospitalized Following Head-On Wreck In Cedar Hill Sunday

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CEDAR HILL TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Three Cedar Hill residents have been transported to area hospitals (at least one with critical injuries) following a head-on accident on North Barnes Road in Cedar Hill Sunday morning.

North Barnes Rd ( a dead end road) sits up behind Buzzard Creek Rd tucked in between Sturgeon Creek Rd and the Red River. (Location of wreck)

The call came in to 911 at 9:40am and several agencies responded including the Adams Fire Department, the Robertson County Emergency Management Agency, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Robertson County EMS and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

According to Robertson County EMS Assistant Director Russell Gupton, “One female passenger suffered critical injuries and was transported by aircraft to Vanderbilt. A male in the same vehicle was transported by Robertson County EMS to Vanderbilt with potentially serious injuries. A male driver of the second vehicle was transported to NorthCrest for initial treatment. He was later transported by ambulance to Vanderbilt Medical Center for further treatment of injuries sustained in the accident.”

According to Adams Fire Chief Ray Brown, the driver of the pickup (Horace Newberry, 61 also of Cedar Hill) was pinned in the vehicle (a 1999 GMC Sierra) and had to be extricated. The THP indicates that Newberry was wearing his safety-belt.

As far as a cause of the accident, the THP indicates that the passenger vehicle crossed the center line and impacted the pickup truck head-on. The THP also said that the vehicle may have been traveling too fast  for road conditions.  According to the THP, the pickup truck was not moving at the time of the impact.

According to the THP, drugs or alcohol were not considered to be a factor in the accident.

We are still waiting on an update on the condition of all three passengers but some reports indicate that they are all out of the woods.

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Jury Duty Scam Hits Robertson County

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The Springfield Police Department is currently investigating  scam artists that are calling residents claiming they failed to show up for jury duty and must pay fines or risk arrest.

At least two Springfield residents have been targeted with these fake calls in the past few days.

The caller claims to be a sheriff’s deputy with the Robertson County Sheriff’s department informing them that they had failed to appear in Federal Court to serve on a Grand Jury. The caller further tells the victims that they are subject to arrest if they do not pay a fee to the sheriff’s office.

“At no time will sheriff’s officers or court employees call a prospective juror to tell them that they failed to appear and a bench warrant has been issued. Nor will they ask for personal identifying information, such as bank account numbers or credit card information, they will never ask you to withdrawal money or purchase prepaid credit cards for payment of a fine.”

Anyone who receives such a call is advised to contact law enforcement immediately to file a report.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact Springfield Police at 615-384-8422 or Crime Stoppers at 615-382-3799. All information is anonymous.

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 49-Market Intersection Getting Traffic Lights

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – After countless accidents over the years (two in just the last week) the Hwy 49/257 intersection will be getting a traffic signal.

Officials tell Smokey Barn News that requests for a traffic signal at the Hwy 49/257/Mt. Zion/Flewellyn Rd intersection MAP started about twenty years ago. It took the combined effort of local officials to get the ball rolling.  Robertson County Commissioner Stacey Moore broke the news officially today.

Moore said it was a community effort that included State Rep, Dr. Sabi Kumar, Senator Kerry Roberts and the Robertson County Commission but she gives most of the credit to local citizens that tirelessly requested that traffic signals be installed.

“The Robertson County Highway Department, Delvin Hester and Lynnette Crain, have played a major role in the planning of this project. They continue to work closely with TDOT in preparation of the red-light,” Moore said.

According to Moore, TDOT will begin the construction, that will include widening of the intersection, as well as other improvements, in Feb of 2017.

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White House Police & Fire Safety Day Sept 5th (Fun For The Kids)

WHITE HOUSE TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – It’s almost time!, Public Safety Day -September 5th! Safety Day in White House has become an end of summer tradition for White House. Now in it’s seventeenth year, the annual Safety Day event will be held on Monday, September 5th.

The bike parade serves as the opening ceremony for the days events. Participants in the parade can bring a bike, trike, wagon or stroller to participate in the parade that will line up at the fire hall on Highway 76 beginning at 9:00 am. The best decorated modes of transportation will win prizes. All participants/riders must wear a helmet and adults are encourage to accompany their children. The parade will begin at approximately 9:20 am and follow a route that will end in the park.

Safety Day will begin following the parade with vehicles, games and activities and for children and adults to participate in. The annual bike rodeo will test the skills and agility of riders. For many years, Mike Gaines of State Farm Insurance has provided bikes to be used as prizes for the bike rodeo and other activities during safety. Attendees can test their survival skills in the home fire challenge, be amazed by K-9 demonstrations and and explore several police, fire and safety vehicles, including helicopters. Vehicles and activities will continue at the White House City Park until 2:00 pm.

A blood drive is also held by the American Red Cross in conjunction with Safety Day. The bloodmobile will be accepting donations at the fire hall on Highway 76 throughout the day.

Come out and see “Nike” our drug dog on her last day of employment with the White House Police, she’s retiring, come show her some love!

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