DETROIT Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. — Customers avoided car showrooms in November, despite lower gas prices and deep discounts, handing domestic and foreign automakers a disappointing month. The Big Three — General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler — reported lower November sales…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Elizabeth Daphine Atnip, 77, died Nov. 26 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after an extended illness.A homemaker, she was the daughter of John J. and Minnie Chambers Bell.She is survived by her husband, Bill Atnip; daughter, Chris Atnip of McMinnville; son, Jim Atnip of McMinnville; sister, Juanita Copeland of…

Morrison resident and Gleason native Conrad Spann, 67, died unexpectedly Nov. 29 at his home.A retired electrician for Garner Electric and a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in the Vietnam War, he was the son of Roy and Polly Lillian Garner Spann.He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Carlene Spann; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy…

Woodbury resident and Cannon County native Annie Mae Freeze, 79, died unexpectedly Nov. 30 at Vanderbilt Hospital.Visitation with the family will be today from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and all day Saturday until the time of the funeral at Woodbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home…