CLINTON CAMPBELL - OBITUARY

Clinton Campbell, age 87 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. Campbell was born November 17, 1930 in Limestone County to William Campbell and Gracie Currin Campbell.

Services will be Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:00 a.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith and Bro. Greg Lauderback officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Mr. Campbell was a member of West Highland Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sherry Brooks; four sisters and two brothers.

Survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Bea Campbell of Athens; one daughter, Pam Sutton and husband, Greg Sutton of Elkmont; one son, Tony Campbell and wife, Saundra of Athens; five grandchildren, Jessica Moore and husband, Brandon, Emily Macomber and husband, AJ, Meagan Sutton and fiance, Coty Collins, Tyler Campbell and Katie Campbell; two great-grandchildren, Gracie Moore and Bentley Moore; two sisters, Agnes Stephens and Jane Whitt; one sister-in-law, Virginia Campbell ; numerous nieces and nephews.

BEN MAPLES OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD

It seems like such a short time ago that Ben Maples was a senior at Elkmont High School. However, time does indeed pass quickly and Ben has been the Agriculture teacher for several years now.  The program was been extremely successful since he took over the reins.  Elkmont has become a powerhouse in thestate in Future Farmers of America (FFA), being a strong contender in the annual contests.  

2017 has been another big year for Ben.  His FFA teams have again been successful in this year's contests. He has also been named the Elkmont High School Teacher of the Year!

 
Ben Maples has added to his list of achievements,  chairman of the State Young Farmers Committee. He was elected to the position during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery last weekend.

 

*Chairman:Ben Maple 

*Young Farmers Division Director: Jennifer Himburg

BERNICE ADELL MARTIN - OBITUARY

Bernice Adell Martin, age 101 of Athens, died December 1 at her residence. Mrs. Martin was born January 12, 1916 in Limestone County, she was a homemaker, and the oldest living member of Round Island Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by, Parents, Alvie & Beulah Yarbrough. Husband, William Marvin (Jack) Martin. Daughter, Elizabeth Faye Martin. Sons, William Morris (Moose) Martin, and Larry Martin. Son-In-Law, Kenneth Pressnell. Grandson, William Martin (Marty) Pressnell. Sisters, Mable Kennedy Yarbrough, Dora Newby, Estell Clem, and Odell Clark. Brothers, Harry Kennedy, Henry Kennedy, Hassie (Buddy) Yarbrough, Lawrence Yarbrough, Eugene Yarbrough, DuPree Yarbrough, and Jessie Yarbrough.

Services will be 2 PM Monday at Round Island Baptist Church with Mike Green and Dusty McLemore officiating, visitation Monday at Round Island Baptist Church from 11 AM until 1:45 PM. Burial in Copeland Cemetery.
The family ask that donations be made to Hospice of Limestone County. Spry Funeral Home is directing.

*Pallbearers will be Troy Martin, Tim Martin, Grant Martin, Clint Martin, Barry Pressnell and John Williams.
*Honorary Pallbearers will be the Great Grandchildren.


Survivors include:
Daughters
Frances Pressnell of Athens. 
Linda (John Aaron) Williams of Elkmont

Son, Granville "Pig Iron" (Ginger) Martin of Athens. 

Brother, David Clifton (Jeanette) Yarbrough of Athens. 

Eleven Grandchildren, Nineteen Great Grandchildren, and Nine Great Great Grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews.

RUNNING RED DEVILS - INDOOR TRACK RESULTS

COACH'S CORNER
Great day yesterday for EHS indoor track. Alex Armstrong, Chase Prater, Brantley Hammock and Claudia Allen all qualified for state in their individual races. 4x8 team ...Brantley Hammock, Van Hamlin, Chase Prater, Alex Armstrong qualified also. 

 Chase takes a close 2nd in the 1600 with a time of 4:37!

Other guys missed qualifying by seconds. More chances to qualify. Lit a fire in them! They are working hard and representing well. It’s great to be at these events and see dedicated kids working so hard in their sport. Uplifting to know that kind of attitude and grit is still in kids making them better athletes and preparing them for life! Great opportunity! Have a good one!

THINKING OF CHRISTMAS - DAY THREE

For those of us who have cats

NICK RUDD - OBITUARY

Nick Rudd, age 63 of Elkmont, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Mr. Rudd was born February 7, 1954 to Santford Rudd and Patricia Fort Rudd.  Mr. Rudd was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, security and surveillance work and playing his guitar. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Chris Rudd.

 
Memorial services will be Monday, December 4, 2017 1:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Mike Underwood officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Survived by his wife, Dawn Rudd of Elkmont; one son, Timothy Rudd; one daughter, Carrie Dietrich both of North Judson, IN; one step-son, Jeremy Griffin of Elkmont one step-daughter, Brittany Griffin of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mark Rudd and Tim Bowman.

CARRIE EMMALINE CURRY - OBITUARY

Carrie Emmaline Curry 89, of Ardmore,TN died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Ardmore Health and Rehabilitation Center, Ardmore, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 11, 1928 in Sawyerville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Bryant Wilson and Eugenia Wilson. She moved to California and in 1974 moved back to the Ardmore area.  She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, William T. Curry, Brothers, Richard Lawrence, Ervin Lawrence, Isaac Wilson, and Leo Wilson, Sisters, Frances Wilson, and Lulu Usery.

She is survived by 2 Sons, Cecil Ronald (Valeria) Curry Taft, TN and Perry ( Kay) Curry, Elkmont, AL, 4 Grandchildren, Perry Lee Curry, Jr., Ashley Montanez Curry, Adam Curry and Cole Curry, and 6 Great- Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 03, 2017 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 03, 2017 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, at 2:00 PM with Dr. Mike Clark and Rev. Don Hillis and Rev. Tony Billions officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Hazel Green, AL.

MEET OUR 2017 MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS

Each year a young lady is selected from the senior class to be the Miss Merry Christmas representative from each high school in the county. This year's Elkmont Miss Merry Christmas is the lovely Bailey Vining.

Photo provided by Down Home Portraits

Our Miss Merry Christmas makes her first appearance in the Elkmont Christmas Parade, December 2 @ 1 pm.    You will have another chance to see her in the Athens Christmas Parade, December 7, @ 6 pm.  Be sure to wave when she passes by.

Photo provided by Down Home Portraits

Bailey is the daughter of Mickey and Amanda Vining.  Bailey is a member of the Senior Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, FFA, Spanish Club, and FCA.  Bailey is also a member of the basketball team.  She has received recognition and honors at various levels for both volleyball and basketball.  Bailey was chosen as the 2017 Girls State Representative for Elkmont High School.  Off campus, Bailey takes an active part in many church activities at Sardis Springs Baptist Church, where she is a member of the choir and youth group.  Her future plans are to attend UNA to become a Pediatric Nurse.

IT'S ELKMONT ANGEL TREE TIME!!!

Elkmont’s Angel Tree Program gives individuals and local businesses an opportunity to adopt our less fortunate children from Elkmont and help provide them with gifts, clothing and other necessities.  Donors can be confident that their gifts go directly to those in our Elkmont community who are truly needy and appreciative of our help.

We have 96 angels on our tree.  Please stop by and get an angel ornament if you haven't adopted one yet.  The deadline is December 8 so that gives you time to shop for your angel during the after Thanksgiving sales.

Thanks to all who are supporting our program. For those wishing to adopt an Angel, you can get one at school off the angel tree. All gifts must be returned to Elkmont school by December 8th.  

Wrapping is optional but please make sure your angel's number (from the tree) is on the gift.  For those who don’t care to shop but would like to help, you can make a donation through the school. This money will be used to purchase gifts for those not adopted or to add to the items that have been purchased. 

Your help is greatly appreciated in making
this a wonderful Christmas for our local children!! If you have any questions, please contact our head angels:
Kim Boone or Lisa Watkins @ 256-732-4292 
You can facebook message Kim - Kim's Link

CORENE EVELYN YORK TRIBBLE - OBITUARY

Corene Evelyn York Tribble, age 93 of Athens, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mrs. Tribble was born April 16, 1924 to James Taylor and Carrie Gregory Taylor. Mrs. Tribble enjoyed arts, crafts, sewing and whistling.  Preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Nelson York and Steve Tribble; children, Dyrle York, Carol York Royster, Von York, Rickey Tribble, Dudley Tribble; three brothers, and three sisters.
 
Services were Wednesday, November 29, 2017 1:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Corble officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery.

Survived by two daughters, Lynda Buchanan and husband, Wright of Gulf Shores, AL and Dimple Newell and husband, Harold of Killen, AL; three sons, Don York and wife, Kathryn, Steven Tribble and wife, Trenna both of Athens and Barry Tribble and wife, Shanna of Elkmont, AL; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Travis Tribble, Josh Tribble, Matt Tribble, Justin Leoni, Barry Tribble, and John Berzett.