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Obituaries
  August 22, 1939  ~  October 11, 2024       SHARON, TENN. - Services for Margaret Reynolds 85, of …
Dennis Glenn Beal, 81, of Martin, Tenn. died October 5, 2024.  He was born on June 21, 1943 in McKenzie, Tenn., to the late David and Mary Lou Beal. He died October 5, 2024. He was …
McKENZIE, TENN. -  Adaisha Allen - Helsel,  died September 29, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1995, in McKenzie to Malcolm Allen and Natarsh Pullum. She is survived by her husband, …
Funeral services for Steve Lewis are Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until service time. Interment is …
Mrs. Lea Etta Stokes, 68, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services are Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the …
Calendar of Events
    • McKenzie Elementary Fall Fest is October 26

      The McKenzie Elementary School PTO hosts its annual Fall Festival fundraiser Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus at 165 …

    • Habitat For Humanity Gala is November 7

      The annual Habitat for Humanity Gala is Thursday, November 7 at the Carroll County Civic Center.

    • Calendar 10-15-24

      Pink Ball Gala at Webb School A Pink Ball Gala is Saturday, October 19, 6 p.m. at the former Webb High School, 938 Walnut Avenue, McKenzie. …

    • Calendar 10-8-24

      New Hours Effective October 1, 2024, The McKenzie Banner and TCP Print Shop have new hours. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8:30 …

Community Focus
Tessa Kyle and Janna Hellums of TN Economic and Community Development help pack lunches for the McKenzie manufacturing plants.
McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Board Provide Lunches to Manufacturing Plants’ Laborers
As part of Manufacturing Week, the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce along with the McKenzie Industrial Board wanted to say thank you to all the staff at the various manufacturing facilities in McKenzie. Each facility was provided lunch by the two organizations along with support from Pepsi MidAmerica.
Thompson is pictured with Ricky Price, vice-president of McKenzie Rotary Club.
District Attorney Speaks to Rotary
McKENZIE — Neal Thompson, District Attorney for the 24th Judicial District, was the featured speaker at the weekly meeting of the McKenzie Rotary Club.
Sophie Pate of McKenzie High School unloads cases of water at the TCAT-McKenzie.
TCAT, MHS Collect Water for Helene Victims
McKENZIE — The two campuses of Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Henry/Carroll, and McKenzie High School, along with individuals and organizations donated cases of potable water to victims of the remnants of Hurricane Helene, that flooded some communities in east Tennessee.
Pictured is Bonalanza (left) with Rotary Vice President Ricky Price (right).
Tiny House Trend Discussed
The McKenzie Rotary Club recently hosted Adam Bonalanza of Garland Homes.
Ed Perkins, a McKenzie Rotarian, District Governor Darrell Ailshie, and McKenzie Rotary President Christy Williams.  Perkins is a past district governor.
Rotary District Governor Visits McKenzie Club
McKENZIE (September 24) — The Rotary Club of McKenzie welcomed District Governor Darrell Ailshie to the weekly meeting on September 24 at Bethel University.
Thank You for Supporting this Small Business!

Huntingdon Mustangs
PARSONS (October 4) — The Huntingdon Mustangs were able to bounce back after last week’s region loss to Milan. On Friday’s matchup, the Mustangs rallied from behind in the second half to defeat reigning state champions the Riverside Panthers, 35-21.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 6 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote.
HUNTINGDON (September 26) — With pending storms compliments of Hurricane Helene, the 93rd meeting between the Huntingdon Mustangs and the Milan Bulldogs, was moved up to Thursday night. Despite the date change, the first half of action was mostly played in the rain. Milan, under the helm of former Rebel Head Coach Wade Comer, was able to move the ball with ease against Huntingdon taking the Region 6-2A win, 28-7.
HUNTINGDON (September 24) - Huntingdon High School hosted Westview Tuesday for a consequential district soccer match. Each 2-0 in District 12A, the winner would claim the top seed in the upcoming tournament. The Fillies struck first at the very end of the first half, but the Lady Chargers scored three times in the second half to claim the 3-1 victory and the 3-0 district record.
McKenzie Rebels
SEVIERVILLE (October 7-8) - McKenzie High School competed Monday and Tuesday in the TSSAA Class A Boys' Golf Championship at Sevierville Golf Club. The Rebels finished the season strong, earning …
McKENZIE (October 4) — Pepsi MidAmerica made a donation Friday of golf balls, Gatorade and water to the McKenzie High School boys golf team, which is headed to the state tournament this week after claiming the region championship. 
McKENZIE (October 4) — McKenzie High School hosted Perry County Friday for a region football contest, the climax of a Homecoming week jam-packed with activities. The Rebels rode the Homecoming hype high into the game and put on a show for the large crowd, dominating the visiting Vikings 56-0.
Opinion

We Should’ve Never Met

We should’ve never met.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone that attended the Centennial Business Coffee on September 18. It was such a blessing to see you all. We loved welcoming you into our business and spending time together.

Safety Online is an Uphill Climb

Over the weekend, a few posts went viral concerning a man that was booked into Henry County Jail on Sunday afternoon on a $50,000 bond. The man is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after he took photos from various women’s and children’s social media accounts and reposted them to his account with lewd comments on some. The Henry County Sheriff’s office has the man in custody and is investigating.

We Should’ve Never Met

We should’ve never met.
People
The world of finance is a tangled web of numbers, laws, needs and services that can be overwhelming to the average individual or small business owner.
McKenzie High School’s Class of 2004 held its 20-year reunion at Urban Trading Company from 5:30-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024
GLEASON — Lee Lawrence, principal at Gleason School, is the 2024 recipient of the A.F. Bridges Award sponsored by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association-District 8. The award will be presented on November 12 in Jackson.
When it comes to money, everyone wants the peace of mind a large firm can provide, but they also want to feel like more than just a number. They want to know that there are real people invested in their financial security and success.
GLEASON (September 26) — Addyson Black was crowned the 2024 football Homecoming Queen during pre-game ceremonies at Gleason High School. Miss Black is the daughter of Michelle and Brian Black. She is the manager of the football team, a member of the basketball and softball teams, and a member of the Beta Club, G-Club and Student Council.
Records
In our schools
Food
    • Recipes 10-8-24

      Eclair Pudding 2 small boxes vanilla instant pudding mix 1 (8oz.) Container Cool Whip Graham crackers Chocolate Frosting

    • Recipes 9-24-24

      Fiesta Beef Roast 1 (2-2 1/2 pound) pkg fully cooked boneless pot roast with gravy 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 teaspoon …

    • Recipes 9-10-24

      Erma Sims Pound Cake 3 cups sugar 3 cup sifted all purpose flour 6 eggs 1 8oz. whipping cream 1 cup butter 1 tablespoon …

General
Obituaries

Jerry Lynn Reeder

McKENZIE, Tenn. -          Funeral services for Jerry Lynn Reeder are Monday, October 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive …

Clay Wilson

GLEASON Tenn. - Clay Richards ("Pop) Wilson was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on September 20, 1934, to Dorothy Richards Wilson and Frazier Evans Wilson, Sr. Clay attended Jackson High School for …

Nickey Allen Bowers, Jr.

Gleason, Tenn. -  Funeral services for Nickey Allen Bowers, Jr. are Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Sandhill Baptist Church, Gleason. The family will receive friends on Sunday, …

Daisy Lou Spencer

Mrs. Daisy Lou Spencer, 96, of McKenzie, Tennessee died Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home. At Mrs. Spencer's request, there will be no funeral services. Mrs. Spencer was born March …

Oneita Thomas

Mrs. Oneita Thomas, 96, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Friday at Jackson Madison General Hospital. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral …

Odean Garms

McKENZIE, Tenn. -      Graveside funeral services for Odean Garms are Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Carroll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on …

Gordon Lee Bateman

TREZEVANT, Tenn. -   Graveside services for Gordon Lee Bateman were Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Trezevant Cemetery. Mr. Bateman, 75, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Jackson …

Dorris Elizabeth Perry

Dorris Elizabeth Perry,  91 of Huntingdon, Tenn., died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, Tenn.. She retired after 42 years from Bellsouth telephone …

Brenda Rosser Doster

McKENZIE, Tenn. -      Funeral services for Brenda Rosser Doster are Wednesday September 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …

James T. “Jim” Lacey, III

PARIS — James T. “Jim” Lacey, III, 92, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his residence. He retired after 22 years as a senior quality engineer from GenRad, Inc. …

Douglas Glover

BRUCETON - Mr. Douglas Glover, 81, of Bruceton, Tennessee died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home. Funeral services were Friday, September 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with …

Marjorie Marie Fuller

Mrs. Marjorie Marie Fuller, 91, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her home. Funeral services were Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home …

Homer “Eddie” Staton

YUMA, Tenn. - Mr. Homer “Eddie” Staton,75, of Yuma, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center Funeral services are Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 …

Gertrude “Gertie” Evon Perritt

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Gertrude “Gertie” Evon Perritt are Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on …

Carlene Kelley

  Carlene Kelley, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Monday, September 9.  Visitation with the family is Wednesday, September 11, 4 to 8 p.m. at  Dilday-Carter Funeral …
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