By Duane Sherrill A 50-person docket was heard Tuesday by Judge Larry Ross in General Sessions Court including the case of a man who shoplifted to give his girlfriend a birthday present. Barry Burger was ordered to serve 48 hours of an 11-29 sentence, make restitution in the amount of $70 and was banned from…

By Gary Clothier Q: I have long known the name R. Buckminster Fuller and his development of the geodesic dome. Other than that, I know nothing about him. What can you tell me? ‘ C.H., Concord, N.H.A: Richard Buckminster ‘Bucky’ Fuller (1895-1983) was a designer, architect, poet, author and inventor. He was born in Milton,…

William H. Harden Sr., 86, passed away peacefully April 8. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lillian Grace Harden, a sister, Margaret Harden Phillips; brother, Thomas Henry Harden, Jr.; mother, Madge Nutter Harden; father, Thomas Henry Harden, Sr. Survivors include sons, Charles Thomas Harden of Hixson, William Howell Harden Jr.…

Manchester resident and Morrison native Troy Solomon, 66, died April 5 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. The son of the late Sherman and Sadie Starkey Solomon, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bea and Roy Solomon; sister, Mary Katherine Solomon; and grandson, Dustin Solomon. He is survived by his first wife, Thelma J.…

Jackie Robinson, 54, was born Sept. 18, 1953 in Woodbury to the late Laura Woods and Carl E. Robinson. He departed from this life April 9 at River Park Hospital. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gertrude and Sam Woods, paternal grandparents, Unie and Ordie Robinson, and…

Ethel M. Dyer, 88, of Morrison passed from this life on Tuesday, April 8 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a member of Morrison Church of Christ, and was a homemaker. Mrs Dyer is survived by sons William R. Dyer Jr., Leslie M. and wife Margaret Dyer Sr. of Morrison; sister Valle…

Charles Martin Lance, Sr., 83, of McMinnville (Centertown community) died Wednesday, April 9 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Born on Dec. 23, 1924 in Indianapolis, Ind., he was a retired sales manager with Lance Light Company, member of Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, attended Christ Community Church, past master of Warren Lodge F&AM 125,…

Viola resident and Ladonia, Texas native Charles Mabry Brown, 105, was born June 4, 1902 and died April 9 at Manchester Medical Center in Manchester. A farmer and mule/cattle trader, he was a member of Viola United Methodist Church, University of Tennessee Alumni Association, United Methodist Laymen’s Club and served as president of Grundy County…

Altamont resident Billy C. Hobbs Sr., 63, died Tuesday April 8. A member of the Baptist faith, he was preceded in death by his parents, Odie and Lyda Myers Hobbs; and brothers, Delbert and Elmer Hobbs; an infant son and daughter. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hobbs; son, Billy C. Hobbs Jr.; stepdaughter,…

Bernie Ladane Robbins, 67, passed away peacefully April 9 at his home in McMinnville after an extended illness. He was born July 9, 1940 in Warren, Ark., to the late Hayward and Beatrice (Funderburk) Robbins. He is survived by his wife, Susan Alice Robbins of McMinnville, and his children Elizabeth (Lisa) Robbins, Bernard (Bubba) of…