Shelby Jean Hudson, 57, of McMinnville passed from this life Friday, April 18 at St. Thomas Hospital after a seven-month illness. An Oster employee, she is survived by daughter, Amanda Brooke Owen; sisters, Judy Brown, Marie Campbell, Renee Steele, and Patsy Myers, all of McMinnville; brothers, Jerry Steele, Terry Steele, and Phillip Steele, all of…

Muncie, Ind., resident formerly of McMinnville, Linda F. Akins, 63, died April 18 at her home. A switchboard operator with First Merchants Bank and a member of Westside Church of Christ, she was a graduate of Central High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Summers; her husband, James F.…

cMinnville resident and Warren County native John Thomas, 93, died April 17 at Raintree Manor after an extended illness. A custodian at City Bank and Trust Company, and a member of East End Drive Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Hence and Endia Cope Thomas; and was preceded in death by…

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Arless Nolan Rigsby, 85, died April 17 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville after an extended illness. A retired machinist at Genesco and a member of First Baptist Church, he was a 50-year member of Ezell Lodge 331 at Morrison and a 3rd Degree Mason. The son of George…

BY Phil Bredesen The beginning of this month was marked by yet another steady increase in the price of oil, as the national average price of gasoline rose to an all-time high of $3.28 per gallon. The rising cost of oil is affecting businesses and consumers alike, and it’s another indicator of the growing demand…

By Charles W. Johnson Though most of my columns deal with the origins of words, phrases and old sayings, on a few occasions I have devoted columns to another linguistic subject that fascinates me ‘ quotations. It’s been quite a while since the quotable phrases of famous, and sometimes not so famous, individuals have made…

By Dale Stubblefield The Lady Broncos softball team added another one more victory in the win column Tuesday afternoon after downing Moore County 2-1 in non-district action at Boyd Christian. With the win Boyd improved to 10-2 on the season. Cassie Wanamaker picked up the win for Boyd allowing one run off of one hit,…

By Dale Stubblefield The Warren County boys tennis team continued its winning ways Tuesday afternoon as the Pioneers defeated Lebanon 9-0 in District 7-AAA action at the Civic Center courts. With the win the boys improved to 9-1 on the season and 5-1 in district play. The Lady Pioneers continued to struggle as Warren County…

Baby Girl Aralen Emma McVey was born March 25 at River Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. Her proud parents are Dachelle and Jeff McVey. She is welcomed by siblings, Lachlan and Aidan McVey. Her grandparents are Gordon and Nancy Mayfield, and Charles and the late Susan McVey of Lebanon. Brown and…

Jackson is the Viola Valley Dogs Pet of the Week. He is a sweet mixed breed and has been neutered. For more information, or to adopt him, contact Viola Valley Dogs at 635-2765.