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A Life Lived: Thelma Avery showed us to love and live

Thelma Avery was Black, but she lived in an all-white community and attended an all-white church. Her love ... Read more

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A Life Lived: Opal Shell’s life was one big adventure

There’s an old saying: Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Opal ... Read more

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What makes these summer months so special?

July Fourth has come and gone for another year. This year it was great. Traffic was moving once ... Read more

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Local physician proud of Philippine father-in-law’s service to U.S.

Dr. Rick Martin has in his possession a certificate marked by time and handling, which recognizes his father-in-law, ... Read more

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A Life Lived: Gloria Hall was a cleaning lady, but she left her mark in other ways

Martin Luther King Jr. is credited with saying: “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve. This county ... Read more

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Lewis Cabin on Stoney Creek finds new home at David Crockett Birthplace

A log cabin which has been in Richard Lewis’ family for more than 180 years has found a ... Read more

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A life lived: Jackie Garrison valued time spent with family and friends

Jackie Wayne Garrison spent very little time on this earth twiddling his thumbs. He was always doing something, ... Read more

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A Life Lived: Betty James devoted her life to caring for the sick and hurting

Someone aptly described a nurse as one who opens the eyes of a newborn and gently closes the ... Read more

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A Life Lived: Judy Hodge Crockett gave of herself to make life better for others

Someone has said that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of ... Read more

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Vacation Bible School … a summer tradition for many churches

Today is the first day of June, and for many churches, June is the month for Vacation Bible ... Read more