Ruby P. Owens, 76, of McMinnville passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 27 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville after an extended illness. Mrs. Owens was a member of Spencer Church of God and was a homemaker and caregiver. She is survived by daughters, Judy E. and husband Johnny Sparkman of McMinnville, Betty Marie and husband…

Safford, Ariz., resident and Warren County native Ray Martin Robinson, 87, died Feb. 22 in Tucson, Ariz. The son of Elijah Hickey and Bula Gribble Robinson of Dibrell where he grew up, he was preceded in death by siblings, Bessie (Worley) Gunter, Robert H. Robinson, Jessie M. Sanders and Frances Stewart. He served his country…

McMinnville resident and Clay County native Loy Watson, 90, was born Feb. 28, 1918 and died Feb. 26 at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna. A retired employee of Magnatek Electric, a United States Marine Veteran of World War II, and a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, he was the son of the late…

A 47-year employee of Burroughs-Ross-Colville and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Dermis Richard and Evelyn Mae Boyd. He was married to Phyllis Ann Kirchbaum, who preceded him in death in 1992. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, David…

Tullahoma resident Clifton Mullins, 76, died Feb. 28 at Harton Regional Medical Center. A Bedford County native, he was the son of Lonnie and Fannie Smith Mullins and was retired from Wilson’s Sporting Goods. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Irene Simmons Mullins; children, Walter R. and Charlene Mullins, Diana and David Greene; grandson,…

By James Clark The case was fictitious, but the scenario seemed all too real. A teenager who was text messaging while driving lost control of his vehicle and injured one of his passengers in the crash. As a result, that injured passenger was taking the driver to court to seek a high-dollar settlement. That was…

By Lisa Hobbs ‘The word ‘black’ means ‘a void,’ so I have never seen a black man. The word ‘white’ means ‘lack of pigment,’ so I have never seen a white man either. There’s only one race: The human race.’ That statement was made by Herb Jeffries, billed as Herbert Jeffrey in films. Despite not…

BY Bonnie Collier A top priority of the Warren County School System is to ensure the safety of students and staff on our campuses. Annual inspections, security cameras, staff training, and safety drills, along with clearly explained policies and procedures, are some of the many ways efforts are made to create and maintain a safe…

By Lisa Hobbs The Warren County High School’s JROTC program will hold the 22nd annual Dr Pepper Classic Drill Meet at the high school next Saturday, March 8, beginning at 8 a.m. The meet is open to surrounding schools and the public is encouraged to attend. ‘Everyone is invited to come and watch the competition,’…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Warren County students have showed they have big hearts this year by getting into the spirit of fundraising for the American Heart Association and the local Go Red for Women campaign. Dibrell Elementary is being recognized for its efforts as the winning school at the Wear Red Day on Feb. 1.…