I love this beautiful weather. Warm days, cool nights, it’s great! Just right for outdoor activities.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Charles Teague on Sept. 24, Kris Carpenter and Jerry Sharp on Sept. 25, Wanda Gayle Townsend, Ansley Bates, Von Yeager and Jacob Robertson on Sept. 26, Corey Ferrell on Sept. 27, Carson Lemmond, John Mize, Steve Holsomback and Tyler Stinson on Sept. 28, Vanessa Nesmith and Rebecca Shadden on Sept. 29, Angel Cowan, Adam Wilson, Mandi Cook, Donna P. Terry, Glendell Terry McCaghren and Kendall Sharp on Sept. 30.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Ronnie Dale Maples who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at his home. Ronnie was born April 26, 1951 to Ermerd and Elmer Stinson Maples. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bonnie Bomar. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Maples, one daughter, Rhonda Bailey, one son, Ronnie Dale Maples, two brothers, Ricky Maples and Tommy Maples and one sister, Donnnie Behl and grandchildren. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

A big hello goes out this week to Stanley Reeves and Easton and Annie Moses from Fred and Evelyn Motes. They enjoyed visiting with you recently at Burger King.

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