Stories from Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Read about the Rockets and the Lady Rockets' first-round wins over McEwen in Wednesday's issue of the Tribune and also read about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win at Daytona.

The Forrest Lady Rockets (21-12) outplayed fifth-ranked Houston County Monday night in the first of two Region 5-A Tournament semifinals at East Robertson High School, but in the end, it was the luck of the Lady Irish that prevailed 36-32. "Houston County is a good team, that's why they are 30-1, but we played well tonight, shots just didn't fall that usually do, but we played hard and the girls played a great game," said Forrest head coach Jeremy Jean.

ot again. The Cornersville Lady Bulldogs (17-12) were knocked out of the Region 6-A tournament by Loretto for a fourth straight year when they lost 45-19 to the Lady Mustangs (19-11) at home on Friday night in the first round. Coming off an inspired 47-33 victory over Richland four days earlier in the District 11-A title game, the Lady Bulldogs were unable to carry that momentum into Friday's contest, as Loretto forged a 26-9 lead in the first half before outscoring CHS 19-10 over the final two quarters to coast to their sixth straight win over Cornersville.

Arthur Folgers, 70, of the Rover Community of Bedford County, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Murfreesboro. Mr. Folgers was born in Chicago, Ill., and was a son of the late Clarence and Eileen Ford Folgers. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Folgers retired from the security department of Nissan Inc. in Smyrna after over 20 years of service. He was a member of Rover Baptist Church and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars...

Winfred Forrest Perryman, 71, of the Cedar Grove Community of Bedford County, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. Mr. Perryman was born in Bedford County and was a son of the late Cecil Forrest and Estelle Crick Perryman. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1961 of Forrest High School in Chapel Hill. Mr. Perryman was a lifelong farmer and also owner and operator of Custom Dozier Service...

Darlene Johns, 56, died Thursday evening, Feb. 20, 2014, after a short illness. Most of her life, Darlene was a resident of the Holts Corner Community of Marshall County. She graduated from Forrest High School in Chapel Hill and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Shelbyville...

Phil Sanders, 90, of Lewisburg, died Friday night, Feb. 21, 2014, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sanders was a native of Nashville, the son of the late Earl and Mary Frank Marshall Sanders. He was a retired contractor and was self-employed, operating Home Supply Company for 59 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lewisburg...

Stephan William Lieber, 28, of Cornersville, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Maury Regional Medical Center. Stephan was a native of Flint, Mich., and son of Bill and Angine Cooper Lieber of Cornersville. He was a member of the Marshall County High School graduating class of 2004. He was an electrician with BESCO Corporation and was affiliated with the Christian Church...

We regret to inform you that Emmett L. Stone Jr., 56, passed on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Heritage Medical Center, Shelbyville. He was a member of Riverdale Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, under the leadership of Minister Hillary Broom. He was the son of Emmett Stone Sr. and Ruth Orr Stone...

Funeral services for Stanley Milliken, 63, of Lewisburg, were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. James Strope officiating. Burial followed in Stewart Cemetery. Mr. Milliken passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2014, at his residence...

Arrested and charged with attempted voluntary manslaughter Melinda A. Campbell, 47, Belfast. Bond: $15,000; court date: March 18. Campbell's victim was taken to Vanderbilt by helicopter ambulance on Feb. 22 after being stabbed in the arm and in the stomach during a domestic altercation. "I stabbed him," Campbell reportedly told Marshall County Sheriff's Deputy Drew Binkley when he arrived at the home and found the victim slumped in a recliner...

By Karen Hall Editor Budget Director Catherine Brooks told budget committee members last week she hoped the county budget could be passed on Aug. 25 -- the last act by the current commissioners before they hand over to the newly elected ones. Working backward from that date, Brooks gave dates for the public hearing on the budget, the date it would be proposed to the commission, and the date for the departments to have their budgets in to her office (April 1). ...

By Karen Hall Editor A local artist's works are on display until March 4 at the Marshall County Art Guild's gallery on the south side of the square in Lewisburg. Tané Miller, who lives in Chapel Hill, is the first artist to have a special exhibit at MCAG's new location at 123 West Commerce Street...

By Karen Hall Editor An employee who was fired by Mayor Carl Cooper while he was acting city administrator had her termination reversed after an appeal to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday night. Carolyn McDonald, 56, was terminated by Cooper on Jan. 29, allegedly because she incorrectly forwarded a zoning question to Alderman Marion Joyce of the zoning committee...